Phil Murphy Stifles New Jersey’s Charter Schools
In his first term, the Democratic governor denied nearly two-thirds of requested expansions. Typical is New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat in his second term who gives lip service…
Charter schools to rally in Trenton Thursday to protest state’s refusal to allow them to expand
In the sunny lunchroom of Philip’s Academy Charter School in Newark, 8th-grader Alyana Bonilla talked about aging out of PACS this Spring after the state Department of Education denied its application…
Op-Ed: Why block charter school expansion?
When I grew up in Kearny, my parents chose to send me to Catholic elementary and middle school. My parents then gave me the option of where I could go…
Op-Ed: Let Our School Grow and Give Students Access Early
Like all mothers, I was excited and nervous when my child was about to enter kindergarten. We all want our children to thrive, have fun, and do well at school.…
Op-Ed: NJ’s charter school approval process hurts vulnerable students and communities
Hundreds of students will be displaced from schools that meet their needs and parents will have to scramble to find new schools for next fall.
Public Charter School Parents, Students and Staff Call on Murphy Administration to Reverse Decisions Following High-Performing Charter School Expansion Denials
In response to the recent expansion denials of top-performing public charter schools, including one of the best charter schools in the nation, parents, students and staff from New Jersey’s public…
New Jersey’s governor blocked the growth of its best charter schools. Why?
Why has New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s chief education official told seven high-performing public charter schools, including one of the best in the country, that they cannot expand their enrollments?…
These Two NJ Politicos–One Dem, One GOP– Agree: Murphy Is Wrong About Charter Schools
The Star-Ledger regularly hosts a debate between Democrat consultant Julie Roginsky and Republican consultant Mike DuHaime. They often disagree on issues but, in a rare instance of consensus, are equally…
Gov. Murphy needs to support school choice for the sake of families and children | Opinion
Parent activist Jasmine Morrison says since Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration recently rejected North Star Academy and other charter networks from enrolling more students, the future remains bleak for some 8,000…
As he sabotages charter schools, phony Murphy asks: “What, me?” | Opinion
Every morning, Rakeemah Jordan’s two 8th-grade boys put on their uniforms and head out to a nearby charter school they love, Phillips Academy, where they get plenty of attention in…