Public Charter Schools

‘Why Is Gov. Murphy Not Expanding Well-Performing Schools?’

Mariclare Rivera is a Kearney resident and parent of four; three of whom attend Hudson Arts & Science Charter School.…

3 years ago

Former NJ Education Department Official: Our Students Deserve More Than They’re Getting From Murphy

Amy Ruck Kagan, formerly head of the New Jersey Department of Education Charter School Office,is vice president of Authorizer Engagement…

3 years ago

VIDEO: Trenton Parents Plead With Gov. Murphy to Allow Expansion of Top Charter Schools

In early February 2022, Gov. Murphy's Department of Education abruptly denied the long-planned expansion of two high-performing public charter schools…

3 years ago

COMMENTARY: Trenton Mothers Plead With Murphy, ‘Don’t Cut Our Children’s Wings’

Gov. Phil Murphy doesn’t understand why urban charter school parents are furious with him. Multiple outlets, from The Star-Ledger to…

3 years ago

JAMES: Murphy Just Put a Ceiling On My Daughter’s Future

You all know I wear a lot of hats. Housing developer. Community activist. Political observer. But by far my most…

3 years ago

COMMENTARY: Murphy’s Public Educational Politics Are Neither Strong Nor Fair

Gov. Phil Murphy loves to preach about his quest for a "stronger and fairer New Jersey" but, if recent events…

3 years ago

NJ Parents and Children Protest Murphy’s Refusal To Allow Top-Tier Public Charters To Expand

In response to the recent expansion denials of top performing public charter schools, including one of the best charter schools…

3 years ago

Murphy Chooses Cash Over Kids: A Look Behind A Trenton Charter School Denial

When Paul Robeson Charter School in Trenton received word that the Murphy Administration was rejecting its proposal to expand to…

3 years ago

WEST-AUGUSTIN: When Education Was Pushed to the Brink, Educators Made the Ultimate Pivot

Danielle West-Augustin is CEO of Queen City Academy Charter School in Plainfield, NJ. As an educator and lifelong learner, her…

3 years ago

These Two NJ Politicos–One Dem, One GOP– Agree: Murphy Is Wrong About Charter Schools

The Star-Ledger regularly hosts a debate between Democrat consultant Julie Roginsky and Republican consultant Mike DuHaime. They often disagree on…

3 years ago