Thursday, November 14, 2013

11-14-13 Jersey Jazzman

Jersey Jazzman:







We Don't Need a NJ Version of Race To The Top
For the life of me, I can't think of one good reason why New Jersey needs this: State Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex) has filed a bill to be heard on Thursday that would create an Innovation Fund and appropriate $5 million in its first year to help schools trying new programs in scheduling, technology and other areas. [emphasis mine] The proposal is a mirror image of the fund that Gov. Chris Christi


11-13-13 Jersey Jazzman
Jersey Jazzman: Why Is Steve "Shaved Ham" Perry Speaking at Rutgers?As I mentioned before, America's foremost union basher, Steve Perry, is coming to Rutgers this week: KEYNOTE ADDRESS Why Aren’t Students Ready? Barriers to College Access for America’s Youth Thursday, 10:00 am–11:15 am, Livingston Student Center, Livingston Hall Speaker Dr. Steve Perry CNN Education Contributor; Principa