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1. Gov. Christie goes off to school to highlight state's new math standards
(N.J./State)

... Schools - accountability and performance, academics, talent, and innovation. “While New Jersey has one of the highest graduation rates in the country, we must ensure that all students, including our high ...

2. Gov. Christie's Education Task Force offers proposals on changing public education
(N.J./State)

... Schools,” including changes to address educator performance and accountability, academics and standards in the education system. "This report confirms that we need to provide a new accountability system ...

3. Mayor Mike Bloomberg wins for Hurricane Irene and sex education mandate
(Life/Style)

... but rather an “M” for monitor and an “M” for motivation. Sex education programs, by and large, are not monitored, and they are rarely part of any accountability process. Once they become a part of the ...

4. N.J. approves of Christie’s education proposals — to a point
(N.J./State)

... on the quality of traditional public schools. Seven years ago, 14 percent said charters strengthened public schools to 24% who said charters weakened them. Accountability has been one of the major ...

5. N.J. Catholic Diocese settles with former altar boys allegedly abused by late priest Ronald Becker
(N.J./State)

... in Jamesburg, according to accountability.org. Becker, who died in January 2009, served in parishes throughout Trenton from 1973 to 1989, when Bishop John Reiss removed him from parish assignments ...

6. N.J. progressive Democrats plan to recall Gov. Christie
(N.J./State)

... voted for the pensions and health benefits bill. The group’s web site says their goal is to bring about democracy and accountability in New Jersey, and they reject corporate interests and bureaucracies. ...

7. N.J. MVC customer service improving, officials claim
(N.J./State)

... that allows for every employee to conduct any form of motor vehicle transaction. Consolidated internal auditing functions to provide greater accountability throughout its entire operations completing ...

8. Who has asked an educator in NJ HOW CAN WE IMPROVE EDUCATION?
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... but do they use this power to enable them to help the classroom teacher to succeed,NO! Let's also talk about the lack of parent accountability when it comes to their childs education. Many parents do ...

9. Bureaucracy isn't so bad
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Bureaucracy isn't so bad. We just need to make sure we ensure accountability. As long as we have a system to openly track accountability ( http://www.resetsanfrancisco.org/news/feed/jul-29-11/santa-claus-found-dead ...

10. Not feeling very rich or powerful as a New Jersey Republican
(Opinion/Commentary)

... assessments. We as a nation and as New Jersey residents would be better served to join together and demand accountability from our elected officials, both Republican and Democrat and demand solutions instead ...

11. Gov. Christie moves to restore $149 million in state aid to cities and towns
(N.J./State)

... waste of taxpayer dollars,” Christie said. “Legislative Democrats’ efforts to eliminate oversight and accountability for Transitional Aid through the Department of Community Affairs was a misguided effort ...

12. Local governments face loss of N.J. aid if they fail to show improvements to Christie administration
(N.J./State)

... more efficiently, strengthen their accountability, and better manage their finances. This is the second year of the initiative. Governments will need to meet an established percentage of the checklist ...

13. Christie administration allocates $850M in additional school aid
(N.J./State)

... with real education reform to bring a focus on student learning, accountability and results.” The funding includes an additional $450 million for the Abbott districts, which fully funds them under the ...

14. Changes to N.J. teacher evaluation and tenure move to discussion stage
(N.J./State)

... and regulations that affect public education and to recommend a new accountability system that grants more autonomy to schools while maintaining strict accountability for student performance, safety and ...

15. N.J. Assemblyman Gary Schaer's foreclosure rescue bill protects homeowners at risk
(Opinion/Commentary)

... New Jersey Bankers, Realtors and Land Title Associations, have publicly supported the bill. It is Assemblyman Schaer’s goal to bring “transparency, accountability, and equity” to an already predatory system. ...

16. N.J. Consumer Affairs sting bags 25 unlicensed movers
(Money/Economy)

... demands were met. The bad actors don’t just harm consumers – they harm the reputation of an entire industry. By requiring movers to be licensed, we’re requiring accountability.” The sting resulted in ...

17. New Jersey charter schools fear legislation
(N.J./State)

... the authorizers. A third bill tightens accountability rules for charter schools, such as its variety of students representing the community’s demographics. The bill causing the most controversy calls ...

18. ‘Bad Teacher’ movie review, trailer: Timely
(Entertainment/Movies)

... even though her new friend tends to say things like, "I became a teacher for all the right reasons: the short hours, the summer's office, the lack of accountability." Of course, that's the ...

19. Inside Christie-Sweeney plan to make N.J. public employees pay more for pension, health benefits
(N.J./State)

... pension systems to reach an 80 percent funding ratio, which is the Government Accountability Office standard for a healthy pension system. For example: With these changes, the state Public Employees ...

20. Christie proposes that for-profit companies run failing public schools
(N.J./State)

... the statewide teachers’ union, said of the proposal, "Anything that turns public schools over to private operation, and reduces public accountability, would be very problematic." The other school districts ...