Welcome

Welcome to the Jersey City Families for Better Schools (JCFBS) blog. Here we'll keep updated announcements regarding JCFBS monthly meetings and special events, JC Board of Education meetings, newspaper articles and other Jersey City education-related news.

To join, please subscribe to our discussion group through Yahoo! Groups. Regular public meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm, check the blog or discussion group for meeting location. Questions? E-mail us at jerseycityschools@gmail.com.

JCFBS at National Night Out 2007

Come by the Jersey City Families for Better Schools table at the 2007 National Night Out in Hamilton Park (click for map and directions).

Details:
Tuesday, August 7th
6pm to 10pm
Hamilton Park, Jersey City

JCFBS Initiatives

As announced in July 2007 with the release of the NJ Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) Report, the State of New Jersey is initiating the transfer from state to local control of the Jersey City public school district. In order to ensure a successful transition, JCFBS intends to closely work with local and state officials, demanding transparency and accountability for all involved.

Other important initiatives for JCFBS include the creation of a Parent Empowerment Handbook and a Handbook for Families with Special Needs. These two informational booklets will be available to families district-wide in the Fall of 2007, empowering families to seek out and demand the highest quality public education for their children.

The group will hold regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month. Everyone is encouraged to attend, and we welcome ideas on how best to improve public education for the children of Jersey City. Our next meeting is set for Tuesday, August 14th. Meeting locations will be announced on the blog and Yahoo group.