Foundation for Excellence in Education – Staff Writer
“Today, Chiefs for Change, an organization of chief state education officers committed to putting children first through visionary education reform, congratulate New Jersey for its bold education reform. Research shows teachers have a critical impact on a student’s success in education. Every student deserves to have the best teacher in their classroom, and these teachers should be richly compensated for their work to prepare their students for success. By unanimously passing the Teacher Effectiveness and Accountability for the Children of New Jersey (TEACHNJ) Act, New Jersey’s lawmakers are taking a tremendous step toward modernizing the teaching profession in New Jersey and ensuring an effective teacher is at the front of every classroom.” (more)