John Mooney is the founding editor of NJ Spotlight, starting the news site in 2009 after more than 30 years in print journalism. Before NJ Spotlight, John was an education reporter with the Newark Star-Ledger and the Bergen Record and a contributing writer for The New York Times.
First wave of grants totaling $37 million will help fund more than $77 million in new construction—but some 50 projects in urban districts are still ...
Jersey City's Golden Door Charter School was one of the first. It's faced administrative issues, financial shortfalls and some plateauing scores; it's also matured into ...
As many as 9,000 students could go without diplomas due to scoring changes in this year's Alternative High School Assessment. State officials are trying virtually ...
Maria Comella is a two-fisted Blackberry user in charge of the governor's press staff, who also helps Christie craft and deliver his message. She definitely ...
With up to 8,000 diplomas in limbo, the revised Alternative High School Assessment (AHSA) test is getting a tough review from state legislators looking for ...