»Rutgers-Camden, Rowan University, Closer to a Compromise-
Autonomy and collaboration hallmarks of proposed relationship between two South Jersey schools.
- »Hearings on Teacher Tenure Reform Delayed -- For Now
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Assembly and Senate committees wary to move as Christie warns he will veto ‘water-downed’ tenure legislation.
- »Fine Print: Teacher Evaluation Update
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'Calibration' and 'inter-rater agreement' help keep DOE's pilot on target.
- »Teacher Professional Development -- the Quiet Controversy
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Everyone seems to agree that the 100-hour rule is history, but what will take its place?
- »Putting the Teacher Evaluation Pilot in Perspective
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NJ Spotlight hosts a panel discussion that gives educators a chance to evaluate the evaluation pilot.
- »Some Sour Notes as Arts Education Tries to Strike Balance in Schools
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Despite spending, testing priorities, arts are offered in nearly every school, but with fewer students and staffing.
»Spotlight Q&A: The State of Facebook’s $100 Million To Newark-
Greg Taylor, head for Foundation for Newark’s Future, talks fundraising, relationship-building, and visit with Mark Zuckerberg.
- »Fine Print: Cerf Enters Perth Amboy Superintendent Fight
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Acting commissioner's ruling puts embattled school administrator back to work.
- »Alternative Testing? Not Under Christie’s Change for High School Graduation
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Governor's plans for testing will leave out fall-back test, but appeal process will survive.
»With or Without Legislature, Christie Has Options for Pressing School Reforms-
State law presents obstacles on some changes, but Christie also going regulatory route.
- »NJ Cuts State Scholarship Fund
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Democrats tout new law that ‘stabilizes’ NJ STARS, but program reduces incentives for high school grads.
- »Rutgers Trustees Refuse to Surrender Camden Campus
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Despite resounding 'No,' board leaves door open to further discussions, alternative options.
»Video Spotlight: Gov. Christie’s Education Speech-
Governor uses national platform to pitch for vouchers, dump on Newark public schools.
- »Interactive Map: High School Graduation Testing
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»NJ Board of Education Scrutinizes Christie’s Blueprint for Schools-
State board hears on key pieces of education reform, including charter schools and testing.
- »Interactive Map: High School Graduation Rates
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Under new formula, number of seniors receiving diplomas drops lower than past years.
»Spotlight Q&A: High School Students Talk Testing-
Now that Christie has announced new testing plans, some of the state's top students grade their exams.
»Christie, Rewriting Rules for Graduation, Will Fill in Blanks Later-
- »Agenda: State Board of Education
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- »With School Choice Growing, NJ Expands Options
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New rules would add flexibility and increase number of students eligible.
»Opting Out of NJ ASK-
It's still a tiny minority but a small group of parents -- themselves educators -- are keeping their kids home during the state's assessment tests.
- »Opinion: A Tale of Two Cities: Charter Schools in Philadelphia, Camden
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The key to successful charters: keep the focus on the kids, keep the unions happy.
»NJ Department of Education Blamed for Slowing Repair of Decaying Schools-
Advocacy group files suit for project delays in poorest districts, claiming students at risk.
- »Price of Higher Ed Restructuring Still Anybody's Guess
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Promise of price tag next month outrages some legislators, even as Christie pushes July 1 deadline for approval.
»The New Math: Counting NJ’s School Children-
Education advocates say the way Christie plans to add the numbers will hurt poor urban districts.
- »Christie Starts to Fill Slots in Antil-Bullying Task Force
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Commission will help keep tabs on costs and efficiency of new law.
»Anderson Closes the Deal for $247,500 -- Plus Bonuses-
Some bonus targets tied to increasing proficiency scores district-wide.
- »For Assembly Hearing, School Budget Analysis Fuels Debate on Aid
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OLS report shows how poor districts could get less under Christie’s plan to change formula.
»NJ Launches Evaluation Pilot for School Principals-
With teachers already testing new system, districts invited to process for grading principals.
- »Independent Assessment Awards Low Marks to Rutgers-Rowan Merger
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Two experts in higher education discuss the plan in less than glowing terms.
