According to a report released by the National School Boards Association earlier this week, public schools offer more options and opportunities for students than private schools. The report highlights school choice and curriculum choices […]
S&P Says NJ Credit Rating Stable
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded New Jersey’s credit outlook to “stable” and reaffirmed the state’s “A-” rating. Sadly, this rating remains among the lowest in the nation. That said, the rating agency said it […]
Urge Congress to Support PD for Principals!
President Trump’s latest budget and the House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill have called for the elimination of Title II, Part A funds for FY 2018. This, despite the bipartisan […]
State Revenue Up
State revenue in the first month of the fiscal year was up 5.5 percent over last July, despite the loss of revenue from the state lottery system to the pension system, the treasury department […]
Moody’s Says Lottery $ A Step In Right Direction For Pension Funds But More Needs To Be Done
Moody’s Investors Service recently released a several-page opinion that indicates the accounting maneuver that moved the lottery asset into the pension fund will help, but will not solve the state’s pension crisis. The investor […]
Feds Approve State’s ESSA Plan
The US Department of Education notified the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) August 9, that the State’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan was approved. New Jersey’s approval follows the approval of Delaware’s […]
SEHBP Premiums To Rise 13 Percent Next Year
Health care premiums for educators in the School Employees Health Benefits Plan (SEHBP) will see an increase of 13 percent in their health insurance premiums next year, compared to an 8.4 percent increase in […]
Governor Signs Farm Legislation Impacting Students & Schools
Governor Chris Christie signed several pieces of legislation related to students and schools August 7. Among the bills signed was legislation establishing a Farm to School Coordinating Council and legislation establishing voluntary guidelines for […]
State Board Honors Past President & VP Biedron & Fisicaro, As Board Members Sworn In & Newark Marches Toward Local Control
The New Jersey State Board of Education took time to honor past President Mark Biedron and Vice President Joe Fisicaro as several new and returning members were sworn in August 2. The Board also […]
NJ Supreme Court Rules PERC Wrong to Deny Union Members Salary Increases After Contract Expiration
The state Supreme Court ruled August 2 that the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) was wrong to deny members of specific unions the right to annual salary increases after their contracts had expired. Yesterday’s […]