Accomplishments
Dollar$ and Sense organized a major forum of over 1200 people to address the issues of the now infamous S1701. We were heard in Trenton.
At the Joint Legislature’s “Special Sessions”, testimony was offered to three of the four Committees. Many of our suggestions appeared in the final recommendations. We were heard in Trenton.
Dollar$ and Sense was the only organization to stand up for the vast majority of school Superintendents when the wide brush of the SCI report maligned our district leadership. We were heard in Trenton.
In response to the School Funding Reform Act of 2008, Dollar$ and Sense became Amicus to the Supreme Court challenge by the Education Law Center. Had we not taken on this massive effort, the debate would have been limited to the Education Law Center and the Department of Education. We had to let all know; all children in all schools includes suburban children. We were heard in Trenton.
Dollar$ and Sense has published numerous white papers on important issues that impact all of us. These have included the need for a Geographical Cost of Living Index to ensure that those living in more expensive parts of the state get consideration when the funding formula was created. A special education paper addressed the issue of conflict resolution to cut down on the waste and lessen adversarial relationships. Research on how other states address high cost issues was presented in our white paper “Spending Reform – The Next Step”. Instead of complaining, we visited how others deal with high cost mandates. All of our papers have been delivered to our lawmakers. We were heard in Trenton.
Our current effort is called “SOLUTIONS”, released in October, 2009. Experts offer viable solutions for ten of today’s critical issues.
We are now on the road seeking support from school districts and Legislators. “SOLUTIONS” is the beginning for conversation. We WILL be heard in Trenton.
Read It Here First
Dollar$ and Sense is proud to announce the publication of "SOLUTIONS".
This document contains research with suggested solutions. The authors are experienced, knowledgeable, and very well respected. All solutions are viable and all chapters are written clearly and concisely. There are ten chapters addressing ten serious problem areas. Please read the chapters that interest you. Dollar$ and Sense is committed to finding solutions.
Click here to see the Table of Contents and read the document.
Blog Posts
Dollar$ & Sense Education Advocacy Presents to the Senate Education Committee
We make the assumption that all want the best possible education for all children, and that all seek educational quality as well as fiscal efficiency. Our comments will recognize that other education advocacy organizations will discuss the issues of the 4% cap, burdensome regulations, the use of surplus in lieu of aide, salaries and benefits, NJQSAC, charters, vouchers, and even the dollars that public schools pay to parents for busing to private schools.
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Posted by Dollar$ and Sense on January 31, 2010 at 4:30pm
Dollar$ & Sense Meets With Governor-Elect Christie's Transition Team
Dollar$ and Sense is known for doing our homework and never being disrespectful. Now, when we need answers, the doors are open.
Recognizing the importance of sharing information and insights with the Education Transition Committee, we turned to a few of the greatest experts New Jersey has to offer. Experience has taught us that leadership must have vision, and the best vision looks forward and back. To ignore the value of past expe… Continue
Posted by Dollar$ and Sense on December 16, 2009 at 7:30am
"The prevailing wage bill is another mixed message"
My name is Richard Snyder. I am the Executive Director for Dollar$ and Sense. Our organization was founded seven years ago with the purpose of providing research and constructive solutions to accomplish quality education and efficient spending. We have represented up to 42 school districts across a wide range of issues and we work as closely as possible with other organizations, both urban and suburban. We are absolutely a special intere… Continue
Posted by Dollar$ and Sense on November 23, 2009 at 8:30pm
Separate The Rhetoric From The Realities
New Jersey, like all states, faces the challenges of educating and education reform. We, however, face an additional problem. Our Governor, our Legislature, and probably most of the state’s adults want the problems of public education off the table. The burdens of fu… Continue
Posted by Dollar$ and Sense on July 21, 2009 at 8:00pm
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