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A state judge keeps Newark teachers on edge about health benefits

WebThe future of health benefits for 4,000 Newark teachers and their families is still precarious despite a recent court ruling that stopped the state from unilaterally …

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Newark school children were drinking lead contaminated …

WebIt tried to reassure parents that, “The DEP and the State Department of Health are working in partnership with the district in its efforts to resolve the issue. This …

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Newark schools: When is an asbestos danger not a danger

WebOne hopes, of course, that other state agencies are not so indifferent to the health and safety of children as is the state administration of Newark schools. Jackson said the …

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About Bob Braun – Bob Braun's Ledger

WebBob Braun wrote for The Star-Ledger for nearly 50 years. He served as its education editor for nearly 30 years and then became its senior news columnist. He has …

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Dylan Bueno is buried. Did pressure from school contribute to his

WebDoctors, for health and, at times, life itself. School employees, especially those who make such decisions as who will and who will not march in a graduation …

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Brenda Keith: A child lost in Newark – Bob Braun's Ledger

WebShe was a child. Newark’s child. Our child. “I believe she was murdered,” says her cousin and guardian Tanya Perry. Tanya identified Brenda’s badly decomposed …

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Newark schools: The only loyalty should be to children

WebThe health and safety of the children and the staff members always will be the greatest concern of this site—and, I know, of those who provide this site with information. …

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The horror of Yan Ping Wang’s life, the beauty of the love she …

WebThe courts, like health care institutions, could not help her. Her family and friends insisted Yan Ping Wang was aware of her surroundings. On Sept. 11, 2001, she lay in her bed …

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Why does the Newark Teachers Union need charity

WebThe health problems faced by a person are, of course, more compelling than the financial problems faced by a public employee union. Still, when an organization on …

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LIFE AND DEATH OF A PHOTOJOURNALIST: Goodbye, Jim Pathe

WebJim Pathe Jim Pathe, a veteran photojournalist who worked for decades at The Star-Ledger, has died. He was 83 and succumbed to thyroid cancer on Jan. 13. Pathe, a Navy …

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FINALLY, REAL GOOD NEWS FOR NEWARK’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS: A …

WebJordan Thomas made his way to his parents' car parked outside Gate 4 of Yankee Stadium in The Bronx Saturday. In a stadium suite, the Rhodes Trust had just …

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THE DEAL: Baraka and Cerf become school “reform” allies

WebThe deal last June was a stunner for many reasons--Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Republican Gov. Chris Christie cut a bargain to bring in former state schools …

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November 2015 – Bob Braun's Ledger

WebBaraka meets with Christie. shortly after the mayor’s election. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Christopher Cerf, the state-appointed superintendent of the city schools, …

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THE STAR-LEDGER’S ENDORSEMENT OF CHRIS CHRISTIE

WebHe signed an important reform to contain pension and health costs, but it was mostly done before he arrived. He signed a useful tenure reform last year, but it is a …

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What I didn’t hear in HIllary Clinton’s speech

WebHe gave up on the idea when he ahd the chance to save another priority, health care. I heard no mention of traditional public schools. Oh, sure, there was talk …

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BRIDGEGATE TRIAL–Defendant Baroni’s version shredded on cross

WebBridgegate trial defendant Bill Baroni's efforts to portray himself as an honest, compassionate and politically independent--if, at times, conflicted-- public servant …

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No $ for Newark kids, lots for Cami pals – Bob Braun's Ledger

WebValerie Wilson, the school business administrator, got a comparatively small $5,000 raise, from $184,288 to $189,817, but she is second only to Cami in salary. Cami …

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Newark parent leader arrested, jailed, after criticizing state plan to

WebMartin, a union organizer for 1199J, National Union of Hosital and Health Care Workers, said he was “sorry” he had cost the taxpayers money because he was fed a prison meal …

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Teachers’ union, community groups, vow “job action” against state

WebDr. Lauren Wells–the mayor supports the NTU. With promises of support from elected officials and the leaders of a variety of community groups, the chief …

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What is killing New Jersey’s trees

WebTwo weeks ago, Elizabeth city workers accidentally chopped down a tree in front of my house. The city quickly tried to compensate but the event made me look at …

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You know what, punk

WebSupport for public schools. Fair housing policies that will begin to end the disgrace of racial isolation and segregation throughout New Jersey. A minimum wage. …

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Newark school leaders seeking indictment of teacher union leader

WebJohn Abeigon. Newark public school officials are seeking the indictment of a top officer of the Newark Teachers Union. They are charging John Abeigon, the NTU’s …

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