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Brown: Plessy to Abbott
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| The decision in the now historic Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka case heralded a new era for race relations in this country. That decision’s principle is deservedly recognized as a watershed moment in judicial, social and educational history. However, during the 50th anniversary of that decision, commentators question whether Brown’s promise of fully integrating the nation’s public schools has been fulfilled. Get the whole story. |
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May 17, 2004 marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision, which outlawed school segregation in our nation. |
| As a child raised in the segregated south and educated in a segregated school system, I find it an interesting time in my personal life to be leading a statewide association that is committed to delivering a thorough and efficient education to all of New Jersey’s children. Get the whole story. |
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We conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. |
| Those words written by Chief Justice Earl Warren for the unanimous decision in Brown vs. Board of Education overturned the concept of separate but equal that had been upheld in 1896 in Plessy vs. Ferguson. Hailed from the beginning as a landmark decision, it has been described as unequalled in social and ideological significance and a catalyst in launching the modern civil rights movement. Get the whole story. |
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| Hyndman Addresses Remaining Promises and Challenges of Brown Decision |
| Dr. Arnold G. Hyndman, president of the state Board of Education, and professor and dean for Livingston College at Rutgers University, spoke to members of the Urban Boards Committee on May 7 in Piscataway about the promises and challenges that the Brown decision holds for African-Americans. Get the whole story. |
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| Segregated School Still Stands |
| In the sleepy little farm town of Swedesboro is a nondescript cinder block building with stories to tell. Known as the Richardson Avenue School, it was originally built as a Masonic Hall, but was used to serve the African-American school children of the area from 1931 to 1942. Get the whole story. |
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| West Windsor-Plainsboro Learning Consultant Visits South Africa |
| Mary Hull, a learning consultant at Dutch Neck Elementary School in the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, will be journeying to South Africa this summer for a select 18-day program connecting American educators with leading South African scholars and students. Get the whole story. |
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| Recollections from the Montclair School District |
| In 1967, the Montclair community rose against the Montclair Board of Education to integrate the public schools. Although many residents were involved in the desegregation fight, 25 families were actually named in the landmark case, Rice et al. vs. the Montclair Board of Education. Get the whole story. |
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A Brown Chronology
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| From the abolishment of slavery to diversity in college admissions. Review the events. |
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| Position Available – Assistant Director/Lobbyist |
NJSBA is currently seeking an experienced professional to represent the interests of the Association at all levels of state government. Responsibilities include preparing analyses of NJSBA positions concerning legislation; training board members; doing research and drafting testimony; presenting NJSBA positions, both orally and in writing; acting as the governmental relations liaison to various counties; and assisting in coordinating and attending legislative meetings at all levels.
Qualifications include knowledge and experience with working with the New Jersey Legislature; familiarity with the legislative process; the ability to articulate and debate views in initial presentation/response; and the ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively. Familiarity with school board operations is preferred, as well as the ability to develop a public policy agenda. The minimum education requirements are a bachelor of arts/bachelor of science, or equivalent work experience and two years legislative or related experience. The candidate must work evenings and weekends as required. Some statewide travel is also required. The minimum salary is $47,805. NJSBA offers and excellent fringe benefits package.
If interested, mail, fax or e-mail a resume and salary requirements by May 21 to Kimberly Blum, New Jersey School Boards Association, P.O. Box 909, Trenton, NJ 08605-0909. Fax: 609-695-4031; e-mail: kblum@njsba.org.
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| MAY 19 |
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Southern Region 3 R’s for Board Members, Eastern Regional High School, Voorhees, 7 p.m. |
| MAY 19-21 |
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NJASA/NJSBA Spring Conference, Caesars Hotel, Atlantic City |
| MAY 20 |
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Spring Dinner Meeting (Morris) Sheraton Tara, Parsippany, 6 p.m. |
| MAY 24 |
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3 R’s for Board Members (Passaic) Passaic County Technical Institute, Wayne, 5:30 p.m. |
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Spring Dinner Meeting (Cumberland), Centerton Country Club, 6 p.m. |
| MAY 25 |
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Southern Region 3 R’s for Board Members, Buena Regional High School, Buena, 7 p.m. |
| Click here for more information on county school boards association activities. |
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