Mark Weber

NJ Policy Perspective: Black Students Have Less Access to Mental Health Staff Than Ever While White/Asian Students Have MoreNJ Policy Perspective: Black Students Have Less Access to Mental Health Staff Than Ever While White/Asian Students Have More

NJ Policy Perspective: Black Students Have Less Access to Mental Health Staff Than Ever While White/Asian Students Have More

Despite heightened focus on mental health for students since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Black students actually have less…

3 years ago
Um, No, Don’t Blame New Jersey Teacher Shortages on ‘Wage Gaps’Um, No, Don’t Blame New Jersey Teacher Shortages on ‘Wage Gaps’

Um, No, Don’t Blame New Jersey Teacher Shortages on ‘Wage Gaps’

Two weeks ago Mark Weber, also known as "Jersey Jazzman," issued a report through New Jersey Policy Perspective called “New…

3 years ago
In Contrast to NJ Policy Perspective, NJ Ed Report Provides a Fair and Data-Driven Look at State Education SpendingIn Contrast to NJ Policy Perspective, NJ Ed Report Provides a Fair and Data-Driven Look at State Education Spending

In Contrast to NJ Policy Perspective, NJ Ed Report Provides a Fair and Data-Driven Look at State Education Spending

[Editor's note: The analysis Sunlight refers to, "Let's Talk About NJ's Education Spending Accurately," was written by guest contributor New…

4 years ago
Let’s Talk about NJ’s Education Spending AccuratelyLet’s Talk about NJ’s Education Spending Accurately

Let’s Talk about NJ’s Education Spending Accurately

(And Does NJ Neglect Non-Education Spending?) When New Jerseyans talk about New Jersey’s education spending, there is a widespread assumption…

4 years ago
Jersey Jazzman’s District Makes ‘Disgusting’ Headlines!Jersey Jazzman’s District Makes ‘Disgusting’ Headlines!

Jersey Jazzman’s District Makes ‘Disgusting’ Headlines!

Mark Weber (aka Jersey Jazzman) loves to write about low-income students of color in New Jersey and how their academic…

4 years ago
LILLEY: Sorry, Guys: It’s Not ‘Reparations’ If the Extra Money Goes to White TeachersLILLEY: Sorry, Guys: It’s Not ‘Reparations’ If the Extra Money Goes to White Teachers

LILLEY: Sorry, Guys: It’s Not ‘Reparations’ If the Extra Money Goes to White Teachers

History has taught me that the New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP) duo of Mark “Jersey Jazzman” Weber and Bruce Baker…

4 years ago
What’s Another $6 Billion a Year in State School Spending for New Jersey Taxpayers?What’s Another $6 Billion a Year in State School Spending for New Jersey Taxpayers?

What’s Another $6 Billion a Year in State School Spending for New Jersey Taxpayers?

Bruce Baker and Mark Weber have another paper out at New Jersey Policy Perspective where they report (accurately) that systemic,…

4 years ago
LILLEY: Gov. Murphy Takes Care of His NJEA Pals Over Kids in Poor School Districts. Where Is Mark Weber and NJPP?LILLEY: Gov. Murphy Takes Care of His NJEA Pals Over Kids in Poor School Districts. Where Is Mark Weber and NJPP?

LILLEY: Gov. Murphy Takes Care of His NJEA Pals Over Kids in Poor School Districts. Where Is Mark Weber and NJPP?

NJ Ed Report published an excellent report yesterday about how the NJEA’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is sending unqualified…

4 years ago
LILLEY: Flawed Research from Jersey Jazzman and NJ Policy Perspective Aligns With NJ Teachers Union’s AgendaLILLEY: Flawed Research from Jersey Jazzman and NJ Policy Perspective Aligns With NJ Teachers Union’s Agenda

LILLEY: Flawed Research from Jersey Jazzman and NJ Policy Perspective Aligns With NJ Teachers Union’s Agenda

Once again, more flawed research was just published by New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP) and Mark Weber, Ph.D., (a.k.a Jersey…

4 years ago
Here’s What Mark Weber Gets Wrong About Camden Charter Schools’ Impact on Teacher DiversityHere’s What Mark Weber Gets Wrong About Camden Charter Schools’ Impact on Teacher Diversity

Here’s What Mark Weber Gets Wrong About Camden Charter Schools’ Impact on Teacher Diversity

Mark Weber may have anticipated feeling a trifle abashed after this week's publication of  a data-driven apolitical analysis he wrote…

4 years ago