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A Longer School Day and Year In NJ – Would You Support it? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:24:08 +0000

On the surface, it sounds like a good idea.

A Senate committee has approved a pilot program that would lengthen the school day and school year in districts willing to opt into the program.

The reason I say, on the surface it doesn’t seem like a bad idea is the fact that, in some cases, we lag behind other countries in student achievement

NJ Revenues Fall Short For Fiscal Year 2012, Report Shows

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:12:53 +0000

The New Jersey Office of Legislative Services says 2012 state revenue came in $254 million below the state's projections.

NJ Delays Release of New Revenue Report

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:25:05 +0000

Analysts say a new state revenue report could change Gov. Chris Christie's budget plans and force new spending cuts.