NJPSA News Archive
September 2010
- NJ Civil Rights Division Says Bullying Suit Can Continue
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The state Division on Civil Rights found “probable cause” that the Old Bridge Township Board of Education failed to take sufficient steps to stop the harassment and bullying of a former student at the Jonas Salk Middle School August 31.
Date: Thursday September 2, 2010
- Dems Leadership Plan Hearings on RTTT Error
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Gov. Chris Christie August 31 declared an end to the controversy over the state’s failed attempt for Race to the Top funding — saying the mystery of the fatal error had been solved — and called on top Democrats to cancel hearings on the controversial issue. Democrats resisted, saying lingering questions remain about the error and the role of a consultant hired by the state to help complete the application for up to $400 million in federal education funding.
Date: Thursday September 2, 2010
- Governor Delays Release of School Spending Review
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Gov. Chris Christie advised the Department of Education August 31 to not release a report which details how much New Jersey spends per pupil, over concerns it could hurt the state in a current legal challenge.
Date: Thursday September 2, 2010
- N.J. State Board Vows Continuation of RTTT Reforms and Receives HSPA/AHSA Remediation Plan from Department September 1
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The state Board of Education president and the acting education commissioner September 1 vowed to continue moving forward with New Jersey’s education reform goals. The Board also received an update from the Department on its plans to improve student success on High School Proficiency (HSPA) and Alternative High School (AHSA) assessments, heard about the Department’s plan to hold off on releasing the adequacy report required under the School Funding Reform Act (SFRA) and questioned the Department on roll out of the new Biology and Algebra End-of-Course assessments. The Department also reassured the Board that the State would meet the September 9 deadline to apply for the State’s share of “EduJobs” money.
Date: Thursday September 2, 2010