Wednesday, November 10, 2010
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We can learn more if we work collaboratively. We will use this blog for the next month to gather information. So, if you find a good article, help everyone out and post it. Write a summary of the article and your reactions to it. Also, provide correct MLA citations. You must post 10 articles that are interesting, provocative, relevent, and helpful. Due November 24th.
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Explains how Christie feels about education budget. He claims the amount spent on school takes up the majority of the budget. Includes quotes from individuals stating their opinions on Christie's cuts. Many of them are unhappy about the way things are being done when eduacational spending is concerned.
Brean, By Molly. "Christie Announces Sweeping Education Budget Cuts in N.J." The Daily Princetonian. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/10/gov_christie_appoints_task_for.html
This article talks about how Gov. Christie has recently crreated a task force to revamp the way teacher evaulations are done. Before doing this though, he forgot to consult the largest teacher's union, the NJEA. Chrisite believes that the current evaluations reward senority, instead of rewards for higher test scores. Since the NJ test scores are so low Christie believes that a change is neccesary. Evaluations are currently that a tenured teacher must be observed once every year by an administrator, and a non tenured teacher must be observed three times a year.
http://gawker.com/5622065/new-jersey-loses-400-million-in-education-funding-over-silly-application-error
Over the summer, Christie managed to lose $400 million in education funding, all due to a small and easily avoidable error made by the government. There had been a points system used to determine how much funding states get, and New Jersey came up 3 points short of earing a huge amount for education. The error made was easily avoidable.
Newell, Jim. "New Jersey Loses $400 Million in Education Funding Over Silly Application Error." Gawker — Gossip from Manhattan and the Beltway to Hollywood and the Valley. 25 Aug. 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. .
The articles title is
Gov. Christie appoints task force to revamp N.J. teacher evaluations
"Is he kidding? Gov. Chris Christie wants more tax cuts for the rich." NJ.com. N.p., 22 Sept. 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/09/is_he_kidding_gov_chris_christ.html
This is an artical about tax cuts that Christie wants for the rich. The article says that the cuts will make an even bigger hole in the budget, and that the money would be invested mostly outside the state and even outside the country. Little would actually go to the state.
There are some interesting comments from other NJ.com users down at the bottom.. it might be helpfull to check them out.
http://gawker.com/5622065/new-jersey-loses-400-million-in-education-funding-over-silly-application-error
A New Jersey Employee put in the wrong data, instead of putting in the data for 2008 and 2009 they put in the data for 2011.If they had put in the right data New Jersey would've acquired the amount of points needed to pass. Since the wrong data was put in New Jersey lost $400 million dollars in education funding
Newell,Jim. "New Jersey Loses $400 Million in Education Funding Over Silly Application Error".Gawker.Web. November 11,2010.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/politics/90916879_Fact_checker__Christie_vs__NJEA.html
This shows both sides of the argument on Christie's side and the Teachers Union side and the actual facts. It includes agruments on state aid, teacher salaries, and income tax rates for the rich.
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/njs_urban_schools_dropout_rate.html
The article explains of dropout rates in New Jersey and how it effects us economically. Talks about students who dropout will spend less and have the possibility of becoming a criminal, causing the state more money. A plan is being made to cut the dropout rate in half.
Star-Ledger Editorial Board. "Dropout rate in N.J.'s urban schools hurt statewide" Blogs - NJ.com. Web. 11 Nov. 2010
http://www.northjersey.com/news/106812128_Blame_teachers_union__Christie_tells_kids.html
This article talks about how govenor Christie went to a Trenton school and explained to the students that the reason their funding is being cut is because the teachers want more money and are greedy.
My views are that not all teachers are greedy and want money, they work with children and kids for a reason, not to jip them out of their learning experience and gain pay for themselves.
"Blame Teachers Union, Christie Tells Kids - NorthJersey.com." NorthJersey.com: Local News, Breaking News, Sports, Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Sussex, Classifieds, Real Estate, Traffic & Weather. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/new-jersey/colleges
This article explains how New Jersey has many colleges and career schools and a great number of students enrolled in those schools compared to other states, but we still have the second lowest percentage of our population attending these schools. The percentage is under 5%.
"New Jersey Colleges and Universities - Trade and Technical Schools." City Town Info - U.S. Cities, Jobs and Careers, and College Search. BBB Accredited Business. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/nj_voters_reject_school_budget.html
The atricle talks about how 260 out 479 schools budgets were failed. It also talks about Christies point of veiw on the budgets. It tells how he told voters to vote no, and how he said the cuts were neccesary to help plug an $11 billion state budget gap. Gov, Christie says that teachers union is to blame for lack of school supplies and aid cuts.
"Online NewsHour: Education Backgrounder -- SCHOOL FUNDING." PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
This article explains the public schools funding in the U.S. It states many facts about who is ranked higher in spending more money and teachers salaries. It gives the average spending per pupil in each state.
My thoughts on this website is that it is very helpful because it gives you actual facts on the average amount of money being spent in each state on each child. To understand problems of education you must understand the finances of schools and this article helps you understand.
http://www.floppingaces.net/2010/05/29/njs-chris-christie-vs-teachers-union/
In this article a group of people meet at a church to listen to Governor Chrsite talk about unions. A teacher named Rita Wilson gets into an arguement with Christie about the amount of money teachers are getting paid. She doesn't think it's fair because if she was being paid $3 an hour for the thirty kids in her class she would be earning $83,000 but she really makes nothing near that. Christie argues back saying that teachers recieve more then that when you include the cost of the benefits they recieve. Christie also expresses some other views and says that if Rita isn't happy with her job "she doesn't have to do it." The article says that when reporters spoke to the woman after the encounter she was shaking and nervous that she was going to get in trouble. Christie was bullying the people of the public to get what he wanted.
I think he feels that he should bully the union so that they are scared of him and won't want to fight back.
"NJ’s Chris Christie vs. Teachers Union." Flopping Aces. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/gov_christie_retired_teachers.html
Governor Christie and the NJEA have alot of tension between them. When a member suggested that he meet with the president of the organization, he vehemently refused. He thinks they're trying to gain his support on their campaign.
"Gov. Christie says he will not invite NJEA president over for coffee at tense hall meeting" nj.com, The Associated Press, Puvlished November 11
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/10/0722/1928/
Explains how even the critical things like, fundamental kindergarten basics are getting cut back with the new budget and how this will affect the education and progress of students in the future.
Garland,, By Sarah. "NJ Spotlight | School Funding Cuts Claim Another Victim: Full-Day Kindergarten." NJ Spotlight | Where Issues Matter. 23 July 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.njea.org/news/2010-11-09/njea-christie-irresponsible-and-out-of-control
This is an article from the NJEA website discussing some things Chris Christie said about them lately. He said some things to students that put the NJEA in a bad light. It shows some of the conflict between NJEA and Christie.
I think it sounded sortof rediculous. Lot's of sass between these two groups.
"NJEA: ‘Christie Irresponsible and out of Control’." Www.njea.org. New Jersey Education Association, 09 Nov. 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/njea_head_avoids_criticizing_g.html
this article is about how christie thinks the teachers union is to blame for the budget cut.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/gov_chris_christie_claims_defe.html
This article tells that 316 of 541 school budgets were defeated in the state of New Jersey.This fifty-eight percent defeat of the school budgets was the highest recorded failure rate since 1976. The govenor thinks that the people are agreeing with his school budget cut proposals, but in reality many of the voters voted against raising property taxes.
Rundquist, Jeanette, and Kristen Alloway. "Gov. Chris Christie Says N.J. School Budget Defeats Should Serve as 'wake up Call'" Nj.com. 22 Apr. 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
http://cubachi.com/2010/11/07/gov-christie-tells-teens-its-the-greedy-teachers-union-keeping-you-down/
In this article Christie meets with students at a school in Trenton and is asked what his battle with teachers is. He told the students that teacher unions are greedy and that teachers only care about how much they are getting paid not how much the students actually learn. The NJEA teachers union argues back because they say Christie has a double standard.
It isn't really right for Christie to be saying this to the students because all he is doing is scaring them and making the teachers sound horrible. I don't really think this is the truth.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/njea_head_avoids_criticizing_g.html#incart_mce
"Gov. Christie tells Trenton teens teachers union is to blame for lack of school supplies, aid cuts"
Gove christie told a room full of teenagers that the reason for the budget cut was that the teachers are just greedy. He claims that The money isnt going towards education but is all being given to the teachers, and for unneccesary things.
Calefati, Jessica. "Gov. Christie Tells Trenton Teens Teachers Union Is to Blame for Lack of School Supplies, Aid Cuts." Calefati. 05 Nov. 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. .
http://master-degree-online.com/masters-degree-programs-in-new-jersey-our-top-3-school-picks/
This article explains how New Jersey's graduate schools includinf Ivy League programs are leading the nation as of right now. The article touches on the top New Jersey schools, including Princeton University, Rutgers, and Thomas Edison State College.
http://www.uwewh.org/files/NewJersey_wc.pdf
This blog shows how New Jersey has many of its kids graduating, but it also shows how now many of them are dropping out currently. It also shows the difference between races and there graduation rates.
My opinion about this article is that we should gice kids in schools more help or something. These kids are dropping out the first chance they get and its costing the schools more money then necessary.
MLA format
"Understanding High School Graduation Rates in New Jersey." High School Graduation Rates in New Jersey. Elliance of Excellent Education, July 2009. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2010/03/22/25559/
This link contains an article about some budget cuts Chris Christie made this year. Plus some stuff about reducing state aid for schools.
I was surprised at how much money is being cut from the educational budget.
Brean, Molly. "Christie Announces Sweeping Education Budget Cuts in N.J." Dailyprincetonian.com. Daily Princetonian, 22 Mar. 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/njea_head_avoids
This article is about how christie thinks the teachers union is to blame for the budget cut. He tells students that greedy teachers are using the to get more money.
Calefati, Jessica. "New Jersey Local News - NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Star Ledger Staff, 05 Nov. 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. <http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/njea_head_avoids
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/backgrounders/school_funding.html
Education Matters SCHOOL FUNDING
This article pretty much sums up how public education is funded and all that jazz.
http://njmonthly.com/articles/towns_and_schools/highschoolrankings/teachers-under-fire.html
Explains Christie criticizing teachers and what he wants to do to the education system. It also explains and goes into detail about what the education system is. We also get the education system and problems that actually occurred throughout the US and people's point of views on them.
Patterson, Mary Jo. "Governor Chris Christie Takes on the Public Education System in New Jersey-www.njmonthly.com." NJ and Best of New Jersey – Restaurants, Events, Doctors, Schools, Top High Schools – NJMonthly.com. 16 Aug. 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2006/Bills/A0500/500_I2.PDF
This is an incredibly long (113 pages)document about funding for NJ schools. It describes the bill passed in 2008 concerning schools' budgets.
S. 500, 212 Cong., 113 (2008) (enacted). Print.
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/finaldompierre.356/how_public_schools_are_funded
School Funding - Local Property Taxes
This article simply explains how property taxes influence the funding for schools. The more money a county has, the more funding the school or schools in the area receive.
the citation for the article is
"New Jersey Local News - NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 28 Oct. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
http://buildingbrightfutures.net/Post/sections/42/Files/The%20American%20High%20School%20Graduation%20Rate.pdf
This article shows the difference between minority groups men and women and the percent of drop outs in the united states.
this articles shows how the u.s is in a dropout crisis. it also shows how only 66 to 88 percent of students now a days are graduating.
MLA format
Heckman, James J. "Building Bright Futures." Building Bright Futures. Dec. 2007. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/long_range_plan/lrp1103.htm
This page is a blueprint for what New Jersey’s plan for education was in 2003. It states all the different things that needed to be improved and achieved to have a successful educational experience. It also says how education is so important and New Jersey needs an excellent educational program.
Data, Resultant. "New Jersey’s Long-Range Plan for Higher Education." The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey. Nov. 2003. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
Carini, Vincent M. , George Coppola, Marvin Schwalb, Patrick Stewart, Wendy Kropaczek, and Rosanne Santorelli Barone. ""Tax cuts and Gov. Chris Christie" NJ.com." NJ.com. N.p., 4 Sept. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://blog.nj.com/ledgerletters/2010/09/tax_cuts_and_gov_chris_christi.html
This article's about the tax cuts on the wealthy and questioning weither or not Christie has helped. It kinda gives you both sides of the argument, which is cool.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/chris_christie_and_new_jersey.html
This article just decribes more of Christies plans for the budget. It explains how he's been cutting funding for public schools, and mentions that Christie has said he "promised to give towns and schools the 'tools' to cope".
Margolin, Josh. "Gov. Chris Christie Plans to Cut N.J. School Aid by $800M | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 15 Mar. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.newsweek.com/blogs/the-gaggle/2010/06/14/the-somewhat-good-and-mostly-bad-news-about-high-school-dropout-rates.html
This article talks about highschool drop out rates in general. It talks about the root of highschool dropout rates has to do with a mixture of race.
Patrice WingertJune. "The (Somewhat) Good and (Mostly) Bad News About High-School Dropout Rates - Newsweek." Newsweek - National News, World News, Business, Health, Technology, Entertainment, and More - Newsweek. 14 June 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/nj-teacher-who-complained-to-gov-chris-christie-that-she-wasnt-paid-83k-she-deserved-actually-makes-86k-94951164.html
This artice is in favor of Chris Christie, and shows an instance where a teacher speaks out against Christie, and says she doesn't get paid anywhere near she the amount should, but she actually makes $3,000 more than her projected pay.
Hemingway, Mark. "NJ Teacher Who Complained To Gov. Chris Christie She Deserved $83K Actually Makes $86K." Washington Examiner. 26 May 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/gov_chris_christie_claims_defe.html
This article tells how many school budgets were voted down in April of this year. Christie used the budgets being voted down as proof that people are not happy with public schools. The njea spokesperson says that it shows that funding needs to be figured out because voters are overwhelmed.
Rundquist, Jeanette Rundquist, Kristen Alloway Alloway, and Claire Heininger. "Gov. Chris Christie Says N.J. School Budget Defeats Should Serve as 'wake up Call' | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 22 Apr. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
The article I just posted mentions this article;
Lorette, David J.. "Raising taxes would slow a recovery." NJ.com. N.p., 1 Sept. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/09/raising_taxes_would_slow_a_rec.html
In this, David J. Lorette talks about Obama's plan to raise taxes on the rich, his point of view being that Obama's raised will taxes will hurt the economy.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/042010_NJ_school_budget_war_draws_in_many_first-time_voters.html
The controversy of Christie's budget cuts have brought out first-time voters who want their vote to matter. Most of them are young adults, who recently graduated and want to improve schools.
Way, By The. "N.J. School Budget War Draws in Many First-time Voters - NorthJersey.com." NorthJersey.com: Local News, Breaking News, Sports, Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Sussex, Classifieds, Real Estate, Traffic & Weather. 20 Apr. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/economics/laureates/2000/heckman-autobio.html
This guy is the writer of the last two articles i posted. He is a nobel prize winner in economic sciences. He knows what hes talking about when it comes to the high school graduation rates, and inequalities.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/26/nyregion/26towns.html
This article is talking about how serious an diffrent this argument between the teachers and Christie is in comparison to other teaching unions in other states and their governer. Cristie has even recieved death threats over the way he is acting in office. It also talks about the overall argument between the teachers union and Christie, mentioning that Christie urged voters to reject budgets, and persuaded them to say no to 58% of 541 proposed budgets.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/10/us_study_gives_nj_school_fundi.html
Explains how New Jersey is one of only six states to score well in each of the four categories evaluated by the report card’s authors. Also explains scores of other states and how Christie wants to cut school funding.
Star-Ledger, Rainey/The. "N.J. School Funding Scores High Marks, but Does Not Account for Christie's $820M Budget Cuts | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 12 Oct. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://articles.cnn.com/2009-05-05/us/dropout.rate.study_1_dropouts-enrollment-graduations?_s=PM:US
The article talks about the drastic number of highschool drop outs and a plan that helps those individuals get back into highschool and earn their degrees. It talks about the diffrence of dropout rates between races
"'High School Dropout Crisis' Continues in U.S., Study Says - CNN." Featured Articles From The CNN. 05 May 2009. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/nj_gov_chris_christie_budget_c.html
This article explains how Chris Christie cut up to 100 percent of state aid in some districts. It explains how the state budget will spend $820 million less on public schools. It also allows you to look for budget cuts by school district and county.
Some of the districts had alot of money taken from them and it will really hurt the education in our state overall.
Rundquist, By Jeanette, and Alloway/The Star-Ledger. "N.J. School District Officials Say Gov. Chris Christie Budget Cuts Will Force Program, Staff Cuts | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
Jackson, Herb. "N.J. Gov. Chris Christie defends cuts, promotes property tax cap in Rutherford - NorthJersey.com." NorthJersey.com: Local News, Breaking News, Sports, Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Sussex, Classifieds, Real Estate, Traffic & Weather. N.p., 25 May 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/politics/052510_NJ_Gov_Chris_Christie_defends_cuts_promotes_property_tax_cap_in_Rutherford.html
Chris Christie defends his tax cuts and stirs up trouble with the teacher's union.
The citation for the article is
Applebome, Peter. "Governor Christie vs. the Teachers: Nastiness in New Jersey." Thenewyorktimes.com. The New York Times, 25 Apr. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.psk12.com/rating/USthreeRsphp/STATE_NJ_level_High_CountyID_0.html
this is not an article but on this web site you can find out different high school grade school and middle schools rankings through out new jersey and other states
"Ranking of High Schools in New Jersey." PSK12 Public School Rankings. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://www.thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/governor-christie-outlines-additional-education-reforms-for-new-jersey-39619.html
in this article Gov. Christie is joined by Harlem Children Zone Founder Geoffrey Canada, and Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer to talk about specific plans to give parents a greater choice in schools and expand high quality charter schools and innovative learning
"Governor Christie Outlines Additional Education Reforms For New Jersey | Gov Monitor." Gov Monitor -- A Public Policy Administration and Information Web Site. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/02/nj_school_report_card_annual.html
This article explains how New Jersey scool spending increased. The cost per student rose about $1,003 this year. The average SAT math score in NJ is 515 out of 800.
Times, Mancuso/The. "N.J. School Report Card: Spending per Pupil Increases | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 09 Nov. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2010/03/22/25559/
This article talks about why governor christie has made budget cuts from the schools. One princeton school with lose $3.7 million in state aid. In generall to make up for lost aid, districts across the state are sure that property taxes will increase as well as cuts to staff, programmng and student activities. One person, Tiernan Kane argues that Chritie's decisions will make NJ a more business- and citizen-friendly environment.
My point of view is that Christie's decision isnt good for public school children or older students because it will be harder to extend their education beyond high school. His choice is cutting into important education in order to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy.
Brean, By Molly. "Christie Announces Sweeping Education Budget Cuts in N.J." The Daily Princetonian. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
http://blogs.app.com/politicspatrol/2010/10/25/12727/
An article about some undercover journalists and what they heard and recorded at an NJEA meeting, they exposed teachers saying negative things and using profanity.
Not surprising there are a few members like that in the organization.
Ingle, By Bob. "Activist Posts Disgusting NJEA Video | Politics Patrol." APP Blogs » Blogs from the Asbury Park Press. 25 Oct. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.myrcta.org/FanQ.htm#1
This article is short, but it explains what the teachers union is. It also explains that the teachers union gives teachers a stronger voice in what happens in their work enviornment.
"Untitled Document." Welcome to MyRCTA. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
http://njleftbehind.blogspot.com/2010/03/njeachristie-head-butting-match.html
This blog is about Governor Christie's pay freeze proposal, which NJ teachers were strongly against.
Waters, Laura. "NJEA/Christie Head-Butting Match." 26 Mar. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://maplewood.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/16/gov-christie-announces-his-budget-proposal/
This article dates back to when Christie first took office. It is about his announcement of his budget cuts, and his want to cut government spending to cut the state's debt.
Desocio, By Lois. "Christie Announces His Budget Proposal - NYTimes.com." Maplewood, South Orange and Millburn, N.J. - The Local - Maplewood Blog - NYTimes.com. The New York Times, 16 Mar. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.ontheissues.org/governor/Chris_Christie_Education.htm
Chris Christie is aware that there is a problem with the New Jersey public school system, and knows that something needs to be do to improve the sitution. However, he doesn't believe that handing more money to the school system is the answer.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/09/28/christie-announces-sweeping-n-j-education-reform/
This article is about how Governor Chris Christie talks about the problems in New Jersey's education system. He talks about he hes going to try to improve it.
"Christie Announces Sweeping N.J. Education Reform « CBS New York – News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of NY." CBS New York – News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of NY. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.greatschools.org/improvement/quality-teaching/no-child-left-behind.gs?content=61
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law affects what students are taught, what tests we take, the training of our teachers and the amount of money that is spent on our education. This law can help schools qualify for grants to use toward programs but not all schools can receive the benefits.
Staff, By GreatSchools. "What the No Child Left Behind Law Means for Your Child - Quality Teaching | GreatSchools." GreatSchools - Public and Private School Ratings, Reviews and Parent Community. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
http://news.rutgers.edu/medrel/news-releases/2010/11/voters-say-new-jerse-20101110
This article focuses on what the people of NJ think about the education problems. Voters from Rutger stated that not enough money is put into education. This page has a lot of percentages on what people think. Some people think that teacher's need to be required to pass and reading and math test. Teachers' pay shouldn't be based on student test scores. People's reasoning for the education problems are: budgets, teacher-related issues, teacher proficiency, teacher shortages, the teachers' union, "bureaucracy", class size, and teacher tenure.
My point of view is not that the teachers are the main problem but teachers should be required to take a reading and math test in order to teach. Clearly the education system doesn't have one problem for its downfall, many factors are contributing to this issue.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/five_ways_nj_gov_chris_christi.html
Five reasons why his plan will mainly affect you. It includes at home, and edcationally. It also includes the extent of the budget cuts for schools, colleges, and students.
Star-Ledger, Brown/The. "Five Ways N.J. Gov. Chris Christie's Budget Plan Can Affect You | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 16 Mar. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
"“User-friendly” Plain Language Budget Summary." The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
This article explains the budget of New Jersey education and why i had to be done. It gives valid explanations on why the budget needed to be changed and also explains that it was worked on long and hard to come up with a budget plan that works for everyone.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/nj_sat_scores_remain_steady_be.html
Even after years of education reform, the NJ SAT scores havn't changed much, for better of for worse. We are also below the national average for reading.
Star-Ledger, Sciarrino/The. "N.J. SAT Scores Remain Steady, below National Average in Reading, Math Sections | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 13 Sept. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://blog.nj.com/njv_carl_golden/2010/10/christie_opens_the_way_for_nje.html
some information about the relationship between chris christie and the njea.
the union and the governor should get along.
Golden, Carl. "Christie Opens the Way for NJEA to Make Its Case." Www.nj.com. 08 Oct. 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010. .
What I learned from my interview with Mr. Delagowski was that the budget isn't made up of certain percentages sepcifically going to certain subects or curricular aspects but that it's more of the total budget just going towards different aspects of the schools needs where it needs to go.
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2010/11/governor_defends_budget_cuts_u.html
Christie's point of view on the budget cuts. He says he's just trying to make sure the money is going to a good place and not being pocketed by those in charge, and he thinks the best way to do it is to hold off on funding until he knows the money will be used properly.
Fair, Matt. "Governor Defends Budget Cuts under Teens’ Questioning | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 05 Nov. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=519725
This is just another article about Christie's budget cuts. It's slightly leaner towards a more republican point of view. In it, there are quotes from Christie about how he's conserving the state's money.
Gramlich, John. "Christie Doubles Down on Budget Cuts." Www.stateline.org. 08 Oct. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/education/press/article_7df0c0aa-cb3d-11df-b2c6-001cc4c03286.html
This article talks about both sides of the argument to Gov. Christie creating a new teacher evaluation system. Teachers think that Christie is only doing to increase his political status. Christie argues that the current system keeps tenure teachers from being fired becasue of the expenses it would cost the school.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/gov_chris_christie_claims_defe.html
Talks about New Jersey budget cuts. It mentions that it was the highest failure rate since the N.J School Boards Association started keeping track in 1976.
Ledger Staff, Star. "Gov. Chris Christie Says N.J. School Budget Defeats Should Serve as 'wake up Call' | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 23 Apr. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
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D'amico, Diane. "Christie Creates Task Force to Reform Teacher Evaluations as Merit-based System - PressofAtlanticCity.com." PressofAtlanticCity.com: Home - Breaking News plus Local, Business, Sports, Entertainment & Video News for Southern New Jersey. 29 Sept. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/njea_head_avoids_criticizing_g.html
This article is in favor of the teachers union, talking about how Christie blamed cuts on the teachers to students in Trenton.
http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=480486
http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2010/03/22/25559/
Talks about the educational budget cuts in New Jersey.
Brean, By Molly. "Christie Announces Sweeping Education Budget Cuts in N.J." The Daily Princetonian. 22 Mar. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
http://blog.nj.com/njv_bob_braun/2009/10/former_princeton_university_pr.html
The former president of Princeton University addresses the low graduation rates of college students across the nation.
Star, Mills/The. "Former Princeton University President Addresses Low College Graduation Rates in Latest Book | NJ.com." Blogs - NJ.com. 4 Oct. 2009. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
http://rightinjersey.blogspot.com/2010/09/reaction-to-chris-christies-education.html
Conservative thinkers and politicians provided justifications necessary to postively change the education system but Christie seems to be ignoring them.
"A Reaction to Chris Christie's Education Reform Proposals." Right In Jersey. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
Submit, By Clicking. "Public Education System in N.J. Is One of Nation's Best | Thedailyjournal.com | The Daily Journal." Thedailyjournal.com | The Daily Journal | Vineland News, Community, Entertainment, Yellow Pages and Classifieds. Serving Vineland, New Jersey. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
This article is written by a teacher in NJ who thinks that she is an excellent teacher and isn't doing anything wrong. This shows that one of the problems of NJ education could be the teachers because they are not changing their methods of teaching because they think that everything they are doing is right and that they are the victims of the situation.
Education Law Center. "Origin of the Abbott Districts." ELC News Page. 2009. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
Explains what an Abbott District is as well as why they were created and put in place.
Education Law Center. "Origin of the Abbott Districts." ELC News Page. 2009. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/05/nj_teachers_pay_freeze_salarie.html
Christie is trying to coerce teachers into taking a pay freeze because he thinks they are privileged enough. A teacher and divorced mother of 4 speaks about her financial issues.
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/new-jersey-gets-a-for-fairness-with-education-funding
An article about how New Jersey is fair with it's funding for rich and poor and a possible illegality of some of Chris Christie's budget cuts.
Holt, Bob. "New Jersey Gets ‘A’ for Fairness with Education Funding | State | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News." Home | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News. 13 Oct. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/new-jersey-gets-a-for-fairness-with-education-funding
An article about how New Jersey is fair with it's funding for rich and poor and a possible illegality of some of Chris Christie's budget cuts.
Holt, Bob. "New Jersey Gets ‘A’ for Fairness with Education Funding | State | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News." Home | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News. 13 Oct. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.cpusa.org/nj-cpusa-save-public-education/
This artucle talks about the millions of dollars Gov. Christie has cut from public schools and where the money is going and what happened to it.
"NJ CPUSA: Save Public Education! » Cpusa." Home » Cpusa. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
This is for last comment from me.
Star-ledger, Brown/the. "N.J. Teacher Salaries Debate Continues amid Gov. Christie's School Aid Cuts | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 16 May 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/school_boards_contemplate_what.html
This article explains how programs and teachers wages are being cut because of Christie. In this article there is a list different schools showing what programs are being cut there and how much money they are losing. I like this article because it shows you exactly what is happening to each school.
"N.J. School Boards Detail Program Cuts, Layoffs Due to Reduced State Aid | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 24 Mar. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_District
Explains the function and reasonings for Abbott Distraicts more in depth.
"Abbott District." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, 10 Sept. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.ontheissues.org/governor/Chris_Christie_Education.htm
This short article is about Christie's views on education and what he feels is needed to be changed. This is what he said last year before the issues with educations became this giant ordeal, even though it was an issue at the time. He goes on to say how we need to support higher education and blames part of the damage on how parents arent involved enough.
"Chris Christie on Education." OnTheIssues.org - Candidates on the Issues. 7 Nov. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/nj_teachers_attack_gov_chris_c.html
This article tells about teachers's anger towards Govenor Christie. Many people for the Govenor's school budget cuts said that teachers are being overpaid to start with. One teacher said that she doesn't make enough money to make ends meet, so she has to tutor and work as a home aide also.
The Associated Press. "N.J. Teachers Attack Gov. Chris Christie on School Budget Cuts through Facebook." Nj.com, 19 Apr. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/nj_teachers_attack_gov_chris_c.html
This article tells about teachers's anger towards Govenor Christie. Many people for the Govenor's school budget cuts said that teachers are being overpaid to start with. One teacher said that she doesn't make enough money to make ends meet, so she has to tutor and work as a home aide also.
The Associated Press. "N.J. Teachers Attack Gov. Chris Christie on School Budget Cuts through Facebook." Nj.com, 19 Apr. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/jjournal/index.ssf?/education/reportcard/stories/journalcosts05.html
This article talks about the cost of education per student in different school districts.
Thorbourne, By Ken. "What Cost to Educate Your Kids?" New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2010/03/22/25559/
Christie's budget cuts are explained and the impacts are adressed as well. "To make up for lost aid, districts across the state are discussing property tax increases as well as cuts to staff, programming and student activities." There are also claims of "The state budget cuts will also reduce spending on higher education." Which is entirely contradicting his view on how the stated doesnt give enough to the "higher educations". There is talk on both views on if his actions are right or wrong.
Brean, By Molly. "Christie Announces Sweeping Education Budget Cuts in N.J." The Daily Princetonian. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/nj_union_may_appeal_ruling_on.html
The NJ govt. wants to skip out on paying pension for teachers and other workers.
Star-Ledger, Kurdzuk/The. "N.J. Teachers' Union May Appeal Ruling That State Can Skip Pension Fund Payments | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Mar.-Apr. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
http://712educators.about.com/od/issuesineducation/tp/teaching_budget_cuts.htm
This site gives you 10 ways in which teachers are being harmed by the budget cuts.
Kelly, Melissa. "Teachers and Budget Cuts - How Budget Cuts Affect Teachers." Secondary School Education - Education and Teaching. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2010/04/education
In this article 2000 New Jersey high school students portested budget cuts that might lay off teachers, increase class sizes, and cut music, art, sports and extracurricular activities.
"Education: New Jersey Students Demand More School | The Economist." The Economist - World News, Politics, Economics, Business & Finance. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/nj_officials_have_not_applied.html
An article about an application for federal funding and some information about budget cuts from Chris Christie. A little bit about the NJEAs feelings.
Calefati, Jessica. "N.J. Applies for $268M in Federal Education Money | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 9 Sept. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.njea.org/news/2010/09/28/njea%20statement%20on%20gov%20christies%20education%20agenda
This article posted by the new jersey teachers union is about their opinions on Christie's policies. They believe he is making reforms without any input from actual teachers. They believe all of his cuts and reforms will change the school environment for the worse.
NJEA. "NJEA Statement on Gov. Christie’s Education Agenda." NJEA.org. NJEA, 28 Sept. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/01/nyregion/briefings-education-abbott-districts-win-ruling.html
Talks about how the already poor districts are being treated poorly.
Bruder, Jessica. "BRIEFINGS: EDUCATION; ABBOTT DISTRICTS WIN RULING - New York Times." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. 01 Feb. 2004. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
"Christie Announces Sweeping N.J. Education Reform « CBS New York – News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of NY." CBS New York – News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of NY. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
Christie blames the teachers for the lack of learning in NJ. He is making all teachers in NJ take a math test and reading test and if they do not pass, they could be fired. This will result in unqualified teachers and bad principles to get out of the education system.
http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20100930c.html
This article talks about how governor Christie plans and wants to empower parents with greater school choice and access, expand high-quality charter schools and launch innovative learning. He explains that kids are trapped in failing schools and were unable to meet basic standards on a national tests.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/no-child-left-behind/
This article gives the facts about how funding for some schools has changed due to the No Child Left Behind Act. This law has provisions intended to give states and districts more flexibility with the way they spend their federal allotments. The Act was a source of controversy in the education community because s educators qustioned the feasibility and fairness of its goals and time frames.
"Research Center: No Child Left Behind." Education Week American Education News Site of Record. 21 Sept. 2004. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. .
http://math-and-reading-help-for-kids.org/articles/A_Parent's_Role_in_Education.html
This article gives examples of four main ways that parents should help their children succeed in school. Children need their parents help when it comes to education.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/chris_christie_and_new_jersey.html
This article is about how Christie plans to cut funding and where the money will go. This article tries to justify his reason behind his education funding plan.
Heininger,Claire and Margolin Josh, Gov. Chris Christie plans to cut N.J. school aid by $800M,Monday, March 15, 2010, 12:50 PM, web. November 18,2010
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/gov_chris_christie_to_roll_out.html
This article is about some of the reforms that Christie proposed. It also talks about how he must get approval by the Democratic-controlled Legislature. It also talks about the disappointments Christie has and that's why he wants to make these reforms.
Star-Ledger, Mills/The. "Gov. Chris Christie to Outline N.J. Education Reform Agenda in Town Hall Meeting | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 28 Sept. 2010. Web. 19 Nov. 2010.
http://blog.nj.com/njv_bob_braun/2010/03/attitudes_on_public_education.html
This about the difference of opinions that different people have about how much teachers get paid.
Star-Ledger, Brown/The. "N.J. Gov. Christie's School Budget Cuts Reflect Waning Support of Public Education, Unions | NJ.com." Blogs - NJ.com. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2010/03/22/25559/
This is about the budget that governor christie proposed for this school year. It goes into the exact amount propsed.
Brean, By Molly. "Christie Announces Sweeping Education Budget Cuts in N.J." The Daily Princetonian. Web. 21 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/15/education/15budget.html?_r=1
This articles is about how schools will have to get ready for the budget cuts and what they will have to do to keep the schools good for the students.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/nj_budget_cuts_could_burden_lo.html
This talks about what programs christie is cutting. And then it goes into how these programs are the ones for lower in come families and how it will hurt them the most.
Record, Newman/The. "N.J. Budget Cuts Could Burden Low-income Garden State Residents | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 21 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/school_boards_contemplate_what.html
this article outlines some nj school districts cuts they made to the school.
Star-Ledger, Sciarrino/The. "N.J. School Boards Detail Program Cuts, Layoffs Due to Reduced State Aid | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 21 Nov. 2010.
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=7312403
This article is about the after school programs that will have to be cut because of the cuts.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/28/nyregion/28jersey.html
this is about the walkouts that students did in the spring in response to the school budgets getting voted down.
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/interpreting-new-jerseys-school-budget-vote
this article is talking about what it means that the budgets were voted down. Its an opionion article but it is interesting.
"Interpreting New Jersey's School Budget Vote | State | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News." Home | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News. Web. 21 Nov. 2010.
"Interpreting New Jersey's School Budget Vote | State | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News." Home | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News. Web. 21 Nov. 2010.
this article shows that if christie raised taxes on wealthy they they would have not had to make the budget cuts that they did for this school year.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/nj_union_may_
Star-Ledger, Kurdzuk/The. "N.J. Teachers' Union May Appeal Ruling That State Can Skip Pension Fund Payments | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Mar.-Apr. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
In this argument, the writer claims that the New Jersey government may rule out paying millions of dollars each year for teacher’s pension. The support behind this statement is that the state constitution states that NJ isn’t actually required to pay it. People are fighting back, trying to make funding a constitutional requirement.
Assumptions made: teachers don’t need pension funds.
. That just because it’s not a constitutional requirement it isn’t morally right.
Qualifier: when a state doesn’t pay its full bill each year, it makes future bills higher, which directs the constituents by taking more money away from us. That means we are better off money-wise if the state contributes to teacher pensions.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/nj_gov_chris_christie_budget_c.html
This article talks about Christie cutting budgets in urban and suburban shcool districts, and how it's going to affect the schools and their communities.
Rundquist, Jeanette, and Kristen Alloway. "N.J. School District Officials Say Gov. Chris Christie Budget Cuts Will Force Program, Staff Cuts | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 17 Mar. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/nj_gov_chris_christie_budget_c.html
This article talks about Christie cutting budgets in urban and suburban shcool districts, and how it's going to affect the schools and their communities.
Rundquist, Jeanette, and Kristen Alloway. "N.J. School District Officials Say Gov. Chris Christie Budget Cuts Will Force Program, Staff Cuts | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 17 Mar. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/gov_christie_backs_off_plans_f.html
Talks about how Gov. Christie budget plans for cutting off jobs were canceled.
Star-Ledger, Mills/The. "Gov. Christie Backs off Plans for 1,200 N.J. Employee Layoffs | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 10 Nov. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/politics/091410_NJ_Gov_Chris_Christie_to_propose_more_pension_reforms.html
This article is about christie's plan for the pension reform. He plans to penalize people who retire early and he is also going to change how employees contribute to health care. Rather than pay 1.5 percent of salary a year toward health care costs, Christie is requiring employees to pay 30 percent of the price of the health care premium. Copays and other costs would also increase.
FLEISHER LISA, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie proposes more pension reforms, northjersey.com,Tuesday, September 14, 2010, Web. November 22, 2010
http://www.learndoearn.org/World-Class-Students/States/NJ/college-information.asp
This article shows how the graduation rate for students is a lot lower for New Jersey. Students in New Jersey are graduating in a 6-7 year period for a 4 year college. This also goes for students graduating from a 2 year community college. They are just taking a lot longer then necessary.
"New Jersey College Information." Learn.Do.Earn. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303550904575562712354459830.html
This article talks about the arguements between Governor Christie and the president of the teachers union. Talks about how much a teacher earns a year and the plans Christie has and had already done.
Langley, By Monica. "New Jersey Governor and Teachers Union Chief Wage Public Battle - WSJ.com." Business News & Financial News - The Wall Street Journal - WSJ.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/gov_christie_advocates_merit_p.html
This article explains Christie's views on some of his reforms including tenure and merit pay.On tenure reform, Christie said he would propose a bill that affords every child the right to an "effective teacher" and says tenure must be granted and taken away based on teachers’ effectiveness evaluations.On merit pay, Christie said he wants to prohibit seniority or graduate degree attainment in fields other than math and science from influencing salary increases for teachers. The large pool of funding needed to start a merit pay program would come from the savings of firing bad teachers through tenure reform, Christie said.
Star-Ledger, McCrea/The. "Gov. Christie Pushes for Teacher Merit Pay Based on Students' Performance | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 28 Sept. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
http://stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=530317
This article explains Christies budget cuts and how they're being percieved. To the taxpayers, Christie’s budget fixes look like tax hikes to the people on the receiving end of them, but Christie always has a reason for them.
Gramlich, John. "Chris Christie Is a Role Model to New Governers, but Do His Cuts Add Up?" Http://stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=530317. Stateline, 22 Nov. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
The New Jersey educational system is supposedly going down hill. Students are graduating years behind expectaion rate. Students need to be prepared for there college and high school years.
http://school.familyeducation.com/school-selection/experimental-education/41268.html
This atricle talkes about the difference between charter schools and public/private schools.
Charter Schools vs Public/Private Schools,Familyeducation.com, Web. November 22, 2010
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/11/snubbing_teachers_gov_christie.html
This article is about how governer christie may actually enjoy his argument with the teachers. Governer Christie is unable to really help the schools without the teachers help. It goes on to mention several diffrent situations where the teachers union and Christie have clashed uneccesarly.
http://cubachi.com/2010/11/04/governor-christie-to-cut-1200-public-sector-jobs-saving-nj-millions/
States that cutting off a certain amount of jobs will save New Jersey taxpayers a lot of money.
Unknown. "(Updated) Governor Christie to Cut 1,200 Public Sector Jobs, Saving NJ Millions « Cubachi." Cubachi. 4 Nov. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/nj-commissioner-of-education-hendricks-follows-christies-lead-on-njea-relations
This post shows how cristie feels about the educational crisis. It shows how he wants to base the pay for teachers off of how well the students are excelling in that school.
http://www.njea.org/news/2010-09-29/gov-christie-s-proposed-reforms-would-eliminate-tenure-salary-guides
This article lists and describes all of Christie's reforms. They even include the reforms that require legislative action.
"Gov. Christie’s Proposed “reforms” Would Eliminate Tenure, Salary Guides." New Jersey Education Association. 29 Sept. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
http://blog.nj.com/njv_bob_braun/2010/05/nj_gov_christie_budget_cuts_teachers.html
This article talks about how teachers, especially younger teachers are being brought into the educational cuts problem.
Braun, Bob. "N.J. Gov. Chris Christie's Budget Cuts May Bring Back Power behind Teachers Unions | NJ.com." Blogs - NJ.com. 23 May 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/nj-commissioner-of-education-hendricks-follows-christies-lead-on-njea-relations
MLA format
Hester, Tom. "N.J. Commissioner of Education Hendricks Follows Christie’s Lead on NJEA Relations | State | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News." Home | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News. 03 Nov. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
This argument shows that gov. christie and the teachers union do not see eye to eye what so ever.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/09/28/christie-announces-sweeping-n-j-education-reform/
Article talks about forcing teachers to take tests and make sure that they are qualified. Insists that New Jersey teachers are not working to their full extent and our money goes to waste.
Unknown. "Chris Christie Announces Sweepin N.J Education Reform." Http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/09/28/christie-announces-sweeping-n-j-education-reform/. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/15/education/15budget.html
This article talks about how after school activities will have to be cut and how it will affect the students.
http://gatewaypundit.rightnetwork.com/2010/10/njea-union-teachers-call-black-kids-n-say-they-want-to-f-with-kids-video/
apparent video of NJEA corruption, possible racism coming from union members along with rigged elections and plots against Christie?
sounds pretty bad
http://www.njea.org/about/who-we-are
An overview of who the NJEA is according to the NJEA
http://www.ontheissues.org/governor/Chris_Christie_Education.htm
Chris Christie doesn't think that adding more money to the school system is the answer to improving the system.
"Chris Christie on Education." OnTheIssues.org - Candidates on the Issues. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/nj_teachers_attack_gov_chris_c.html
This is an article about teachers who are very angry with Governor Chris Christie. Teachers expressed their feelings through facebook, which was openly exposed to the public and students.
N.J. Teachers Attack Gov. Chris Christie on School Budget Cuts through Facebook | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.politickernj.com/arep/38211/webber-governor-christies-budget-proposal-goes-new-and-better-direction-putting-state-roa
This article talks about how Christie's budget proposal tries to make spending cuts that are necessary after eight years of Democratic budgets that raised taxes 115 times to increase state spending by more than $12 billion in six years. He is cutting spending rather than raising taxes.
"WEBBER: GOVERNOR CHRISTIE'S BUDGET PROPOSAL GOES IN A NEW AND BETTER DIRECTION BY PUTTING THE STATE ON A ROAD TO RECOVERY | Politicker NJ." Politicker NJ | New Jersey Politics News, Reaction, and Analysis. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.newsweek.com/blogs/the-gaggle/2010/06/14/the-somewhat-good-and-mostly-bad-news-about-high-school-dropout-rates.html
This article talks about highschool drop out rates in general and about how root of highschool dropout rates has to do with a mixture of race.
Patrice WingertJune. "The (Somewhat) Good and (Mostly) Bad News About High-School Dropout Rates - Newsweek." Newsweek - National News, World News, Business, Health, Technology, Entertainment, and More - Newsweek. 14 June 2010. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
http://www.redstate.com/davenj1/2010/10/30/christie-and-the-njea-a-personal-story/
Description of the battle between the NJEA and Christie from the beggining
http://blog.nj.com/njv_bob_braun/2010/03/attitudes_on_public_education.html
This about the difference of opinions that people have on how much teachers should get paid.
Star-Ledger, Brown/The. "N.J. Gov. Christie's School Budget Cuts Reflect Waning Support of Public Education, Unions | NJ.com." Blogs - NJ.com. Web. 21 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/poll_majority_of_nj_voters_opp.html
Talks about voters opposing Christie and his budget cuts.
Star-Ledger, Mills/The. "Poll: Majority of N.J. Voters Oppose Gov. Christie's Education Cuts, Teacher Merit Pay | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2010/03/22/25559/
This article explains how Christie feels about education budget. Many students, teachers and others are unhappy about the way things are being done when eduacational spending is concerned.
Brean, By Molly. "Christie Announces Sweeping Education Budget Cuts in N.J." The Daily Princetonian. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/poll_majority_of_nj_voters_opp.html
Talks about voters opposing Christie and his budget cuts.
Star-Ledger, Mills/The. "Poll: Majority of N.J. Voters Oppose Gov. Christie's Education Cuts, Teacher Merit Pay | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/new-jersey/colleges
This artice explains that New Jersey has the second lowest percentage of our population attending schools even though it has many schools to choose from in New Jersey.
"New Jersey Colleges and Universities - Trade and Technical Schools." City Town Info - U.S. Cities, Jobs and Careers, and College Search. BBB Accredited Business. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/NJ_education_commissioner_Schundler_tells_Senate_panel_I_made_a_mistake.html
This article talks about how the education mad a mistake on the budget. He takes full blame.
"N.J. Education Commissioner Schundler: 'I Made a Mistake' - NorthJersey.com." NorthJersey.com: Local News, Breaking News, Sports, Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Sussex, Classifieds, Real Estate, Traffic & Weather. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://gawker.com/5622065/new-jersey-loses-400-million-in-education-funding-over-silly-application-error
Over the summer, Christie managed to lose $400 million in education funding, all due to a small and easily avoidable error made by the government. This could've been easly avoided.
"New Jersey Loses $400 Million in Education Funding Over Silly Application Error." Gawker — Gossip from Manhattan and the Beltway to Hollywood and the Valley. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20100928a.html
This article talks about how Christie proposes to keep the maximum amount of education funding to stay in the classroom by capping and reforming school administrators' salaries.
"Office of the Governor | Newsroom." The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/01/njs_urban_schools_dropout_rate.html
Star-ledger, Brown/the. "Dropout Rate in N.J.'s Urban Schools Hurt Statewide | NJ.com." Blogs - NJ.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
this article talks about how many kids drop out of schools and how much money could be saved if that rate was cut in half
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/top_three/article_84e25ebe-9780-11df-8d0e-001cc4c002e0.html
This article talks about how the Teachers pension system is underfunded majorly.
New Jersey Still Underfunding Its Pension System - PressofAtlanticCity.com." PressofAtlanticCity.com: Home - Breaking News plus Local, Business, Sports, Entertainment & Video News for Southern New Jersey. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/09/is_he_kidding_gov_chris_christ.html
This article is about tax cuts that Christie wants for the rich. The article states that the cuts will make an even bigger hole in the budget, and that the money would be invested mostly outside the state and even outside the country.
"Is he kidding? Gov. Chris Christie wants more tax cuts for the rich." NJ.com. N.p., 22 Sept. 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/nj_voters_reject_school_budget.html
The atricle talks about how 260 out 479 schools budgets were failed and Christies point of veiw on the budgets.
Star-Ledger, Sciarrino/The. "N.J. Voters Reject School Budgets in Heated Elections | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/nj_union_may_appeal_ruling_on.html
The NJ government wants to skip out on paying pension for teachers and other workers.
Star-Ledger, Kurdzuk/The. "N.J. Teachers' Union May Appeal Ruling That State Can Skip Pension Fund Payments | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Mar.-Apr. 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
http://chronicle.com/article/article-content/66148/
The financial pressure on New Jersey colleges are getting higher. As they are getting burried in debt.
Tilsley, By Alexandra. "Financial Pressures Grow on New Jersey's Public Universities - Administration - The Chronicle of Higher Education." Home - The Chronicle of Higher Education. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20100411/NEWS/100411006/Gov-Chris-Christie-pushes-powerful-NJEA-teachers-union-into-corner
This article pretty much states that Christie is rushing into solutions way to quickly. He hasn't been working fairly with the union, instead he doesn't communicate with them at all which is making the NJEA angry.
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/christie-proposes-expansion-of-new-jerseys-private-charter-school-system
Christie wants to expand the NJ private charter school system instead of paying attention to regular public and publicly owned schools.
Hester Sr., Tom. "Christie Proposes Expansion of New Jersey's Private Charter School System." Www.newjerseynewsroom.com. Www.newjerseynewsroom.com, 30 Sept. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.suite101.com/content/nj-governor-chris-christies-budget-for-2011-a215857
This article talks about New Jersey and why people live here. It is one of the wealthiest states but almost one of the highestin property taxes. Its education has some of the best universities in the US. While the people experience the nice things in the state there is also a price to pay and NJ can no longer continue its 38billion dollar increase to keep things moving like they are. (
This is an eight billion dollar increase from 2010 and a sixteen billion dollar increase over the past eight years.)
"NJ Governor Chris Christie's Budget for 2011: Proposal Suggests Cuts in Programs and All Departments." Suite101.com: Online Magazine and Writers' Network. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
Then, By. "School Supplies Can Put a Financial Strain on Teacher and Parents Alike - NorthJersey.com." NorthJersey.com: Local News, Breaking News, Sports, Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Sussex, Classifieds, Real Estate, Traffic & Weather. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.northjersey.com/news/104921779_More_teachers_are_paying_for_out-of-pocket_school_supplies.html
Teachers pay a lot of money out of their own pocket for school supplies throughout the year. It doesn't just come out of the money that schools get which is what Christie proposes.
http://www.njea.org/news/2010-09-28/njea-statement-on-gov-christie-s-education-agenda
NJEA on Christie's reforms
Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.njea.org/news/2010-11-09/njea-christie-irresponsible-and-out-of-control
Christie thinks that teachers don't care about teaching students because of the two day NJEA convention. He says all it is is a party, but he's never been there so he has no idea what it is.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/26/nyregion/26towns.html
This is an article about teachers who are extremely against Chris Christie and speaking out.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/26/nyregion/26towns.html
This is an article about teachers who are extremely against Chris Christie and speaking out.
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http://news.rutgers.edu/medrel/news-releases/2010/11/voters-say-new-jerse-20101110/
About 59 percent of voters in New Jerey say not enough money is being spent on schooling. Also a large majority of registered voters say tenure for school teachers is mostly a barrier to removing bad teachers.
"Voters Say New Jersey Should Spend More on Education." Rutgers Media Relations. Web. .
http://www.njea.org/news/2010-11-09/njea-christie-irresponsible-and-out-of-control
This article talks about Christie cutting 1.3 billion in state aid. Also, it talks about how teachers are spending 500 to 1000 dollars on supplies for school.
"NJEA: ‘Christie Irresponsible and out of Control’." 9 Nov. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.northjersey.com/news/85754237_The_NJEA_vs__Governor_Christie__two_powerhouses_doing__battle.html
This article is about Christie versus the teachers union. It gives information on how much money the union receives yearly and how the governor wants to cut down on that.
Numbers, By The. "The NJEA vs. Governor Christie: Two Powerhouses Doing Battle - NorthJersey.com." NorthJersey.com: Local News, Breaking News, Sports, Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Hudson, Sussex, Classifieds, Real Estate, Traffic & Weather. North Jersey Media Group, 28 Feb. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
Star-Ledger, McCrea/The. "Gov. Christie Pushes for Teacher Merit Pay Based on Students' Performance | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/gov_christie_advocates_merit_p.html
Christie thinks teachers should be paid by their effectiveness towards students. He's basing that on standardized test scores which isn't necessarily the teachers fault if students don't perform well on them.
http://www.suite101.com/content/how-the-nj-budget-proposal-effects-citizens-a215896
This article talks about how the budget proposal effects citizens.
The governor is cutting programs and departments state wide. It provides the numbers & money that is being issued and cut for the 2011 year.
"How the NJ Budget Proposal Effects Citizens: NJ Governor Chris Christie Cuts Programs Departments State Wide." Suite101.com: Online Magazine and Writers' Network. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://njtoday.net/2010/09/15/christie-unveils-pension-reform-plan/
This article is about the pension cuts that Christie proposed.
"Christie Unveils Pension Reform Plan | Njtoday.net – Everything New Jersey." Njtoday.net – Everything New Jersey | The Online Home of New Jersey's Oldest Weekly Newspaper. Wednesday Sept. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
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Star-Ledger, Mills/The. "Gov. Chris Christie to Outline N.J. Education Reform Agenda in Town Hall Meeting | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 28 Sept. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
Christie outlines his plans for education reform. He is planning large scale reforms for "dissapointing" districts such as Newark.
http://www.trentonian.com/articles/2010/11/06/news/doc4cd497a9cc2c3297264866.txt
This blog shows an interview between christie and the teachers union and how he blames them as a key cause of the states financial woes.
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Mickle, By Paul. "NJ Governor Chris Christie Blasts Teachers at Trenton Boys & Girls Club (VIDEO) - Trentonian.com." Trentonian.com : Serving Trenton Local News, Central New Jersey, Bucks County, Pa. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.greatschools.org/new-jersey/audubon/57-Audubon-High-School/
This article shows how our school audubon high school is rated as a high performance school. We recieved a 6 of 10 based upon testing scores and a 3 out of 5 stars for over all performance.
"Audubon High School - Audubon, New Jersey - NJ - School Overview." GreatSchools - Public and Private School Ratings, Reviews and Parent Community. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. .
Class,
Great job so far. But, I must intervene because no one has commented on a critical source of funding of education: Abbot Districts.
Please read the following article and comment at least twice on two different articles. In your comment, summarize an article and express your personal viewpoints about this type of district.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_District
http://www.schoolfunding.info/states/nj/lit_nj.php3
http://www.newfoundations.com/ETHICPROP/Badessa718F04.html
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/03/state_judge_abolish_abbott_fun.html
http://solutionsfornewjersey.com/blog1/?page_id=302
http://solutionsfornewjersey.com/blog1/?page_id=302
This article describes the problems with the Abbott system of funding schools. It points out that money is being wasted, and middle-class schools are often left out.
I feel that this article makes an excellent point when the writer says, "If spending $10 billion has not produce results in a decade, it never will." There is definetely a problem with this sytem and how money in New Jersey is being spent on education.
http://www.redstate.com/davenj1/2010/10/30/christie-and-the-njea-a-personal-story/
This article is about how the budget cuts hurt the children and the real concern is the teachers paychecks. Also the teachers future salary capped at 2% increase annually.
"Christie and the NJEA: A Personal Story | RedState." Conservative Blog & Conservative News Source for Right of Center Activists | RedState. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://campusprogress.org/articles/new_jersey_cuts_funding_for_community_college_students/
This explains how funding for the NJ STARS program and other programs to fund free community college to students at the top of their graduating class will be cut.
Foerg-Spittel, Rebecca. "New Jersey Cuts Funding for Community College Students." Campus Progress. 3 May 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.examiner.com/essex-county-conservative-in-newark/christie-battles-njea-over-merit-pay-and-tenure
This article describes how Christie wants to push for merit pay on teachers and the NJEA accused Christie of consistently attempting to privatize public education.
Fleischer, Lisa. "Christie Battles NJEA over Merit Pay and Tenure - Newark Essex County Conservative | Examiner.com." Norfolk News, Norfolk Information, Norfolk Events - Examiner.com | Examiner.com. 29 Sept. 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010.
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/dramatic-changes-to-nj-pension-and-health-benefits-proposed-by-christie
This has to do with health and pension changes that Christie proposes.
http://solutionsfornewjersey.com/blog1/?page_id=302
This article is about school taxes amount to about 70% of the average property tax bill, New Jersey’s taxpayers have not been getting their money’s worth.
"School Funding." Solutions For New Jersey. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.edlawcenter.org/ELCPublic/AbbottK12Program/StatesRole.htm
This website gives you a list of all the abbott school districts in New Jersey. This link explains the states role in the abbott schools.
"State's Role in Abbott." ELC News Page. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
It seems unfair but what would poorer areas do without help from others
Star-Ledger, O'Boyle/The. "Merit Pay for New Jersey Teachers | NJ.com." Blogs - NJ.com. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://blog.nj.com/ledgerletters/2010/05/merit_pay_for_new_jersey_teach.html
Christie believes paying government workers by their performance will improve the system.
http://solutionsfornewjersey.com/blog1/?page_id=302
School Funding (solutions for New Jersey)
This article explains the issue of the Abbot districts and how the government equalizes the most money spent in a wealthy district and spends the same amount on a failing (Abbot) district. This article is against blindly throwing money where it is not needed in these districts, such as $75,000 for a fencing program. I agree with the staement that we need to equalize education and not funding. However, they do need money, just not the astronomical amounts that the govt. is sending them, as the excess is proven not to be helping anyway. The money needs to be invested in productive programs.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/gov_christie_advocates_merit_p.html
Governor Christie's proposals about tenure reform and merit pay.
Star-Ledger, McCrea/The. "Gov. Christie Pushes for Teacher Merit Pay Based on Students' Performance | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 28 Sept. 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.edlawcenter.org/ELCPublic/AbbottvBurke/AbbottDistricts.htm
The Abbott Districts are "poor urban districts" or "special needs districts" and the Abbott II ruling limited the remedies used to assure children a constitutional education to only these schools.
"Origin of the Abbott Districts." ELC News Page. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.schoolfunding.info/states/nj/lit_nj.php3
This article includes historical background information and recent events about the Abbott system. David Sciarra, attorney for the Abbott districts and executive director of the Education Law Center, believes the base funding proposed in the new formula would mean that Abbott districts would get funding amounts closer to the state average and not to the levels of the wealthiest districts.
My view on this type of district is that it should be discontinued.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/03/state_judge_abolish_abbott_fun.html
A state Superior Court judge has issued an opinion stating the state's Abbott program should be discontinued. The Abbott program provides billions of dollars to the state's poorest school districts. He wants to discontinue this so they money can be split equally between poor and rich school districts.
I do agree with this in one way because rich schools should not be unequally not given money too just because they are rich. That is like giving more taxes to richer people that live in the same town as the poorer people just because they have more money, which is unfair. But in another way, I don’t think it should be discontinued because the poorer schools obviously need the money more then the rich schools.
Star-Ledger, Mills/The. "N.J. Senate Committee May Consider School Voucher Bill Creating 'opportunity Scholarships' | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/05/nj_senate_committee_expected_t.html
Debate about whether scholarships should be given to students who are in failing public schools. If that happens the public districts will suffer.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/11/23/13nj.h30.html?tkn=ZTRFAMMq9pIsofmx3SyamTi5U1eMizrhlMsz&cmp=clp-edweek
This article talks about the changes Governor Christie is attempting to make in order to improve NJ and education. There is too much spending in the state and he wants to make cuts - reforming teacher tenure and merit pay, capping property taxes, and improving charter schools
"Education Week: N.J.'s Christie Takes Combative Tack on Education." Education Week American Education News Site of Record. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2010-01-27/Letters/Abbott_district_concept_must_be_eliminated_in_New_.html
This article explains how too much money is being given to the schools in the Abbott District. Although these schools do need money, it is not fair to give them as much as we are because everybody is in the same position and struggling in the economy so the schools that are not in the district are not being treated the same.
Kaufman, Michael. "Abbott District Concept Must Be Eliminated in New Jersey | Newstranscript.gmnews.com | News Transcript." Front Page | Newstranscript.gmnews.com | News Transcript. 27 Jan. 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/gov_christie_outlines_cuts_to.html
This article is all about the pension plan the governor wants to put in place. He talks about why this will benefit the public and how teachers won't be gettting ripped off in the end. Even though everyone thinks Christie is trying to take away their money he is really trying to save them in the end.
Star-Ledger, Hawk/For The. "Gov. Christie Outlines Cuts to N.J. Workers' Pension, Benefits | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 15 Sept. 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
Star-Ledger, Rainey/The. "Gov. Christie Proposes Pension, Benefits Changes for Public Workers | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/gov_christie_to_propose_pensio.html
Christie wants to change pensions and benefits because of so many health and retirement bills. Retirement age will be boosted up to 65 and workers pay will be decreased.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/10/nj_schools_turn_to_fundraising.html
This article talks about a school in Atlantic City who lost $900 million in budget cuts this year. They now have to rely on fundraisers to be able to do things for the students. Fundraisers is a way they fund for their students instead of the state.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_District
This article talks about how there is abbott school districts in NJ. These schools rely on people from other districts to provide the money needed in order for the students in abbott districts to have a fair education as the student in wealthier districts.
This is a nice idea but it doesn't benefit the children in the wealthier districts if their funding money is going to other schools. There needs to be a better solution in helping abbott schools instead of taking funding money away from the people who actually pay the taxes on their own.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/10/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/10mainnj.html
This article explains how the Abbott districts are now among the highest spending school districts in the country. They have spent more money per year then most districts in New Jersey. Other states such as New York and Connecticut also spend more in poor school distrticts, but New Jersey has spent the most.
"Abbott School Districts Among the Top Spenders." The New York Times. In The Region. Web. .
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/njea-criticizes-christie-for-not-funding-pension-system
This article describes how the NJEA feels that Christie is attacking middle class workers and that his proposals for cuts in pensions and health benefits, combined with what she described as much higher costs taken out of the pockets of public employees, will hurt thousands of working families.
Hester, Tom. "NJEA Criticizes Christie for Not Funding Pension System | State | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News." Home | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News. 14 Sept. 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/gov_chris_christie_to_outline.html
This article is about the reforms Christie wants to propose at the town hall meeting. It also talks about how Christie has advocated performance pay and eliminating some job protections for teachers.
Star-Ledger, Mills/The. "Gov. Chris Christie to Outline Proposed Education Reforms | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. 28 Sept. 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010.
http://www.njea.org/news/2010-09-28/njea-statement-on-gov-christie-s-education-agenda
This article is describing why the NJEA disagrees with Christie's reforms. They feel that Christie is being unfair and not taking the teachers points of views into consideration.
"News Service NJEA Statement on Gov. Christie’s Education Agenda." New Jersey Education Association. 28 Sept. 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010.
http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20100928b.html
This article is about why Christie wants to make the reforms on school funding. He explains that the schools that do better should be rewarded.
"Office of the Governor | Newsroom." The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey. 28 Sept. 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_District
This article is explaining that Abbott districts are school districts in New Jersey that are provided remedies to ensure that their students receive public education in accordance with New Jersey’s state constitution.
This was a good attempt to help out; however I feel that they should find better solutions to help improve the school districts because it isn't fair to everyone.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/03/state_judge_abolish_abbott_fun.html
This article is about how a judge discontinued the funding for Abbott school districts.
I agree with this judge because I feel that it is unfair to all of the schools and this actions needed to be taken.
http://www.newfoundations.com/ETHICPROP/Badessa718F04
this article is about the abbott school districts and how they work. Our state gives extra money to the poorer school districts to help them afford more for their students. Some schools feel this makes budgets unfair because they arent getting fair amounts of money.
"The Inequitability of the Abbott Districts' Funding Law in New Jersey." NewFoundations: Publishing and Consultancy. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_District
This article explains exactly what abbott districts are and also why they were created. It also lists all the abbott districts in NJ.
"Abbott District." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=480486
this article is about how Chris christie is damaging our public education. It also explains how Christie had urged voters to reject any school budget that did not include a pay freeze for teachers; a record 58 percent of the school budgets were voted down.
"Chris Christie's Budget Bruiser." Stateline. 28 Apr. 2010. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://blog.nj.com/njv_bob_braun/2010/03/attitudes_on_public_education.html
This article tells about how quick refore was needed with money for education. Much of the fiscal crisis is blamed on money spent on teachers.
Star-Ledger, Brown/The. "N.J. Gov. Christie's School Budget Cuts Reflect Waning Support of Public Education, Unions | NJ.com." Blogs - NJ.com. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/gov_christie_retired_teachers.html
This article is about Chris Christie finding himself on the defensive as retired educators lobbed criticism. This shows the teachers union is against Christie and his proposed property tax reform.
Star-Ledger, K. Murray/The. "Gov. Christie Says He Will Not Invite NJEA President over for Coffee at Tense Town Hall Meeting | NJ.com." New Jersey Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - NJ.com. Web. 23 Nov. 2010. .
http://www.floppingaces.net/2010/05/29/njs-chris-christie-vs-teachers-union/
An argument between Chris Christie and the teachers union.
Wordsmith. "NJ’s Chris Christie vs. Teachers Union." Flopping Aces. 29 May 2010. Web. 24 Nov. 2010.
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