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Just where is Zuckerberg’s $100M gift going?


February 2, 2012 by Jake Simms

Did you hear about how political cronies were being paid with some of Mark Zuckerberg’s $148 million gift for Newark’s public schools?

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School board member: ‘I’m not ashamed of what I did’


January 12, 2012 by Claire Knight

Question is, does the proposed punishment fit the crime? 

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Guess who’s pocketing the Facebook gift?


November 5, 2011 by Jake Simms

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg probably expected not all of the $148 million he gave Newark’s public schools would be spent wisely.

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Fired over racist email – or bad joke?


April 11, 2011 by Jake Simms

Email can be a great communication tool – but also dangerous in the wrong hands. The latest example:

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Saying goodbye to the 30-pound backpack


April 5, 2011 by Jake Simms

A New Jersey high school district is once again diving headfirst into the high-tech pool:

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Viral trash talk has union on the ropes


December 18, 2010 by Jake Simms

Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey won’t stop attacking the state’s teachers union anytime soon.

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Smile! You’re on hidden camera


November 24, 2010 by Jake Simms

When teachers speak honestly about the state of public schools, they should assume their every word is being recorded.

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Educators working overtime to boost tech skills


October 13, 2010 by Jake Simms

For today’s educators, keeping pace with students on technology trends means working weekends.

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Can Facebook founder save this city’s schools?


September 25, 2010 by Jake Simms

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg suddenly has a lot more friends among public school educators:

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Teachers let it all hang out on Facebook


May 11, 2010 by Jake Simms

New Jersey teachers’ union members are furious with budget-slashing Governor Chris Christie.

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