Voting

BENNETT: Party Bosses or Party Bases? The Problem with NJ Primaries isn’t the County Line

Jeff Bennett blogs at New Jersey Education Aid. In the last two years there’s been a campaign by progressive groups…

3 years ago

This Is How Montclair Mayor/NJ State Teachers Union President Sean Spiller Was Humiliated at the Ballot Box

On Tuesday March 8th, voters in Montclair were for the first time given the opportunity to choose members of the…

3 years ago

New Newark Poll: Voters Strongly Support Charters But Many Think Education in Newark Is On the ‘Wrong Track’

Every year for the past three years New Jersey Children’s Foundation* has commissioned the progressive polling firm Change Research to…

3 years ago

We Must Vote for the Candidates Who Will Implement the Right Policies for Our Kids

I first met Shennell McCloud when she was Director of Recruitment, and then as Director of Advocacy for KIPP New…

4 years ago

Get Ready, New Jersey: If Shennell Has Her Way, Newark Will #CloseTheGap!

Yesterday I chatted with the Shennell McCloud, Newark's indefatigable activist for educational equity and  parent empowerment. As Executive Director of…

5 years ago

A New Parent Advocacy Group Called “Project Ready” Launches in Newark: “It’s Time To Raise Our Voices,” says Leader Shennell McCloud

I first met Shennell McCloud, a tireless activist for the children and families of Newark, when she worked for KIPP…

6 years ago