In Jackson Schools administrators get all the money children get the scraps according to NJ Department of Education statistics »
Jackson, NJ – Tonight, the Jackson Township municipal council is expected to make their decision on the failed 2010-11 school budget. On the township website (www.jacksontwpnj.us) , the general consensus from the population is to make cuts to administrative salaries. Throughout the budget process, the school board led by then president Barbara Fiero and Tom [...]
Education Reform Part I: Data based decision making can help schools identify and correct problems »
Jackson, NJ – Education reform is not limited to dollars and cents. I see it more as dollars and sense. While we are aware of our own governor’s ideas of reform, which thus far has been a limited to a financial paradigm shift, the goal has been to force school districts to enforce financial responsibility. [...]
National Geographic and Goddard School partner for new book »
Goddard Systems, Inc., named the number one child care franchise company for the ninth year in a row by Entrepreneur magazine, is pleased to announce a special initiative with the National Geographic Society (NGS).
The Goddard School® — its teachers, children and parents — will play an integral role in developing the look, feel and content [...]
Corzine signs late hour executive order to form new education council »
Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed an Executive Order establishing the New Jersey Council for Young Children to ensure collaboration and coordination among early childhood programs in the State and to maintain compliance with federal guidelines.
“The foundation of New Jersey’s future begins with early childhood education,” Governor Corzine said. “Without question, the work of the [...]
New GED testing indefinately postponed in New Jersey »
The General Educational Development (GED) Testing Service has postponed the starting date for a new series of exams. A series of five new national exams was to have debuted in January 2012.
According to the American Council on Education, owners of the GED tests, development of the new battery of tests has been suspended, pending completion [...]
New report claims NJ making progress in closing the gap in eduction »
Education Commissioner Lucille E. Davy today welcomed a new report by the Education Trust as further evidence that New Jersey is making strides in narrowing gaps in achievement on standardized tests without sacrificing progress of individual student groups.
The recently released four-pronged analysis, titled “Gauging the Gaps, A Deeper Look at Student Achievement,” recognizes New Jersey [...]
How can air travellers fight back against terrorism? »
What needs to be done to create effective security that is not overly invasive and absurdly disruptive? Aviation expert witness Diana Fairechild, a former chief international flight attendant who flew 10 million miles then authored the bestselling Jet Smarter, offers her strategies for security today.
”Passengers used to be summarily excluded from participating in airline security,” [...]
Avatar raises the bar in CG animation »
James Cameron’s new computer graphics film, ‘Avatar’, is single-handedly raising the industry’s playing field of expertise. Avatar’s $300 million plus production costs, startling new computer graphics (CG) processes and universal acclaim has raised the bar for the entire animation industry, making other recently-released, big-budget CG-animated films pale by comparison. According to Sean Avery with Endemic [...]
Girl sticks tongue on flag pole in 10 degree weather on triple dog dare »
Vancouver, CA — A middle school girl in Vancouver stuck her tongue on a metal pole in what appears to have been a “triple dog dare” reenactment of the scene from “A Christmas Story”. School officials called 911 and firefighters used water to unstick the girl’s tongue from the pole. Mike Swanson, the firefighter who [...]
2 NYC Teachers in hot water over nude extra curricular activities »
New York City — A janitor at New York’s James Madison High told school officials he caught two female teachers naked in an empty classroom. Both teachers, Cindi Mauro and Alini Brito have been reassigned pending an investigation. Students outside the high school defended the teachers, speculating the accusations are just false rumors intended to [...]
School Corruption in New Jersey runs rampant according to new documentary »
Corruption scandals, greed and waste have destroyed education in New Jersey, but a new documentary called “The Cartel” is hoping to shed light on the subject. In this video from the movie, we learn about widespread fraud and corruption in New Jersey’s schools.
Reports of school board members taking bribes and taking payments from private companies. [...]
Schools not about kids. About getting elected according to new documentary »
Teachers punished for speaking out. Principals fired for trying to do the right thing. Union leaders defending the indefensible. Bureaucrats blocking new charter schools. These are just some of the people we meet in The Cartel. The film also introduces us to teens who can’t read, parents desperate for change, and teachers struggling to launch [...]
How its made: Solar Panels »
With energy prices steadily rising, homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their energy bills. One way to do this is to use a solar panel or panels to generate electricity. Solar panels not only generate electricity from a renewable resource but there are no by-products that can be harmful to the environment like traditional [...]
New reforms and updated graduation standards welcome New Jersey students back to school »
As children say goodbye to another summer vacation and begin the familiar rituals that lead up to the return to school, educators throughout the state are hard at work preparing for a year that will be punctuated by major reforms on many levels. These reforms are led by changes in state academic standards to reflect [...]
New Jersey puts brakes on school administration payouts and nepotism »
The appellate court decision upholding the authority of the Commissioner of Education to adopt fiscal accountability regulations “is a welcome affirmation of the Corzine administration’s efforts to bring transparency and efficiency to school district spending,” Commissioner Lucille E. Davy said today.
In New Jersey Association of School Business Officials v Davy, issued today, the court ruled [...]
How to get good grades in high school »
In today’s competitive environment learning is not only your target. You must try to get better grads in your academics. Your grads are primary measurement of your skill. If you earn good grads in your academics is gives you better chance for next admission or in finding job.
Below are the some tips for getting better [...]
School is a big waste of time! »
By Max Weber
This was really a surprise to someone like me because since the first day I ever went to school I have always loved and enjoyed learning and studying, and as I grew older I came to believe and understand that education plays a major role in our lives. However, I recently noticed a [...]
Start School off on a good note »
By Kris Kombrink
Sorry to say, but summer is winding down and it will soon be time to get back into that school routine. As a father of 3, I know this can be an interesting time of year. While some kids are excited to get back and see friends and favorite teachers, others need a [...]
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