New Jersey will still consider applications to open or expand new charter schools, even as it mulls revisions to its charter school law, the state’s top education official said Thursday …
Op-Ed: Proposed A.C. Charter School is Desperately Needed
I am very excited to announce my support for The Frederick Douglass Charter School for Boys, a new school that our community desperately needs. If approved by the New Jersey Department of Education, this innovative educational institution would be the Read More
As Christie’s exit looms, 16 new charter schools want to open
TRENTON — In what could be the final opportunity to win approval from the Christie administration, 16 new charters schools are trying to open in New Jersey. The proposals come predominantly from North Jersey but also include plans for schools Read More
OP-ED: Freedom of School Choice is a Chance at the American Dream
Ruthven Haneef Auguste Earlier this week I was in Trenton with other public charter school parents to meet with legislators, advocate for the opportunity to choose a school that best fits the needs of our children, and commit to a Read More
Meet Betsy DeVos, Trump’s Pick for Education Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has selected billionaire philanthropist Betsy DeVos, a relatively unknown figure on the national scene, to head the U.S. Department of Education. “Betsy DeVos is a brilliant and passionate education advocate,” Trump said in a press release. “Under Read More
Nine More Charters Advance Through Phase I of Application Process
As Gov. Chris Christie continues to trumpet charter school growth in the state, his administration yesterday announced another nine schools have advanced through the first phase of the application process. Included in the preliminary approvals were three from suburban communities Read More
Legislator-for-hire Mila Jasey turns on the kids to protect her NJEA financiers
By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog With Tuesday’s big pension news breaking hard, Save Jerseyans, you may’ve missed the 100+ parents and activists who besieged New Jersey Democrat Assemblywoman Mila Jasey’s Maplewood district office to protest A4351, legislation designed to impose a three-year moratorium Read More
With 2017 in play, Guadagno champions charter schools at A.C. conference
By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog Whether she ultimately runs for (and wins) the GOP nomination for governor in 2017 remains a topic of interest in Republican circles state-wide, Save Jerseyans, but what’s not in doubt is that Read More
Jersey’s Forgotten 350th Birthday
By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog New Jersey turns 350 this week, Save Jerseyans, and I’m betting you had no clue! It’s a wonderful tribute to public civics education in the 21st century… What happened 350 years ago? Glad you asked! Read More