In a lawsuit, six Newark parents say experience and performance should count more than seniority and tenure.
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Six Newark parents are part of a lawsuit challenging the state's teacher tenure law. The suit contends the rule frequently referred to as last in, ...
As Bridgegate jurors deliberate, the defense files a motion for a mistrial under seal. You're paying more at the pump. On next Tuesday's ballot, a ...
New questions and complaints about the way Sandy aid was distributed. Red light cameras under fire amid accusations of bribery. And a former executive says ...
New Jersey's new teacher tenure law includes changes to evaluations. Student test scores are now included and tenure can be revoked if a teacher gets ...
They're taking sides. New Jersey's biggest political names making their endorsements in the Senate. We'll tell you who's backing whom. Plus, furloughs for thousands of ...
The state's largest teachers union will have a new executive director. Edward Richardson succeeds Vincent Giordano as the head of the NJEA.
NJEA VP Wendell Steinhauer said that one of the major concerns centers on the emphasis placed on standardized tests.
In 2010, Marie Corfield found herself in the national spotlight when her confrontation with Gov. Christie, captured on YouTube, went viral.
NJEA Communications Director Steve Wollmer says a lot of work by various stakeholders went into the teacher tenure reform bill.
Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill into law that will change requirements for attaining and keeping tenure for New Jersey's grade school teachers.
Sen. Teresa Ruiz says making changes to tenure will ensure great teachers are in the classroom and provide the best opportunity for great learners.
It has taken more than a year of meetings, consultations, debates and arguments, but New Jersey’s century-old teacher tenure policy appears close to a major ...
Julia Rubin of Save Our Schools NJ says school vouchers don't address the problem of poverty and have little effect on student achievement.
John Mooney, Founding Editor of NJSpotlight.com, spoke about upcoming education reform bills during this lame duck legislative session. Expect tenure reform and school voucher bills ...