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         <title>DOBI Commissioner and The Provident Bank CEO Lead Statewide Financial Literacy Awareness Campaign</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/pressreleases/pr111123.htm</link>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Announces Education Reform Agenda to Turn Around Lowest Performing Schools in No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Waiver Application</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552011/approved/20111116a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration announces the availability of an additional $8.2 million in Ed Jobs funding for school-level salary and benefits</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/1103job.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>New Jersey education system continues to improve overall national ranking on 2011 NAEP exam</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/1101naep.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Despite improvement from most student subgroups, closing New Jersey&#39;s substantial achievement gap remains a focus of Christie Administration education reform efforts</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/1101naep.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Friends of the New Jersey State Museum Awarded $75,000 Grant from PNC Foundation to Provide Financial Education Program for Preschoolers</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/state/museum/dos_museum_2011-1027.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Department of Education announces formation of College and Career Readiness Task Force</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/1026task.htm</link>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration expands educational choice by offering 3,126 interdistrict choice seats in 71 school districts Deadline for parents to submit a letter of intent to apply for 2012-13 school year is November 1</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/1024choice.htm</link>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Waiver – Request for Feedback/Input</title>
         <link>https://education.state.nj.us/esea/</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>SDA Graduates 16 Small, Minority and Women Owned Businesses from its Contractor Training Program</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2011/10/10.12.11/nr_10.12.11.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>New Jersey Schools Development Authority Announces Emergent Repairs Recently Completed at Trenton Central High School [pdf]</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2011/10/10.04.11/nr_10.04.11.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Burlington County Social Studies Teacher Named New Jersey 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/1005toy.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Made with Jersey Fresh Items for Use in School Lunch Program Unveiled</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2011/approved/press110930.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration Expands High Quality Educational Options with Approval of Four Additional New Charter Schools Scheduled to Open in 2012</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0930chart.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Department of Education Announces Members of Statewide Advisory Committee to Guide Teacher Evaluation Pilot Program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0923sac.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Praises New Jersey’s “National Blue Ribbon” Schools</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552011/approved/20110915c.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>DCA Awards Grants to Community Organizations for Back-To-School Supplies</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/dca/news/news/2011/approved/20110916.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration Takes Action to Implement Building Block of High Academic Standards in New Jersey Schools</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552011/approved/20110913a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Outlines Education Reform Agenda Centered on Four Building Blocks for Success in New Jersey&#39;s Schools</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552011/approved/20110912a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Open letter to charter school leaders</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0909chart.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Department of Education announces 11 districts to participate in a teacher evaluation pilot program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0901ee4nj.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>N.J. set to pilot new teacher evaluation systems</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0901oped.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Acting Commissioner Christopher D. Cerf&#39;s statement on Secretary Arne Duncan&#39;s announcement of NCLB waivers</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0809nclb.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Take NJDOE Families Website Usability Survey</title>
         <link>https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/families_website_survey</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Up To $55 million in School Improvement Grant Funds To Help Improve Nine Low Performing Schools</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0727sig.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>New Jersey Hosting Teacher Professional Development for Agricultural Science Curriculum</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2011/approved/press110728.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Notice of Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Meeting</title>
         <link>http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&amp;cntnt01articleid=97&amp;cntnt01returnid=116</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>New Jersey Sells Four winning $10,000 tickets as Mega Millions Rolls to $33 Million</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0714input.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Announces Education Allocation Plan Which Increases School Funding for Every District in New Jersey</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/552011/approved/20110712a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Governor’s Education Transformation Task Force to Hold Public Hearings July 11 and 12</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0707hear.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>NJHESAA NJCLASS Continues to Make College Affordable</title>
         <link>http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&amp;cntnt01articleid=96&amp;cntnt01returnid=116</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Acting Commissioner Cerf Applauds Work of Educators, Calls for More Comprehensive and Transparent Graduation Data</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0607grad.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Manchester Elementary Schools Earn High Marks for Nutrition, Physical Activity Initiatives</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2011/approved/press110607.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>West New York School District Cited as a National Leader In Preparing Students for College</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0525wny.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Emergent Repairs to Begin at Camden School</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2011/05/05.18.11/nr_05.18.11.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Administration serves up good News to School Nutrition Association</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2011/approved/press110517.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Acting Education Commissioner Chris Cerf Tours Harrington Park Elementary School </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0511har.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Preliminary School Election Results 2011-2012</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/data/vote/11/</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Eight School Districts will Receive Funding through SDA&#39;s Regular Operating District Grant Program</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2011/04/04.15.11/nr_04.15.11.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>FFA Members get Hands-on Experience at Agricultural Education Competition</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2011/approved/press110415.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>56 New Districts Join the Interdistrict Public School Choice Program, Providing</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0414choice.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Puts Forward Fundamental Education Reform Legislative Package that Puts Children First and Protects Teachers</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552011/approved/20110413b.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Acting Commissioner Cerf Asks School Leaders to Back Governor&#39;s Education Reforms, Tying Student Learning, Teacher Effectiveness to Evaluations </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0328ref.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Reaffirms Commitment to Reform in Newark Public Schools</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552011/approved/20110317b.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>National Science Assessment Data Underscores Need for Education Reforms in New Jersey Achievement Gap between Low-income and Wealthier Students More Than 30 Percent</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0125naep.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Acting Commissioner&#39;s Statement on Resignation of Newark Superintendent Clifford B. Janey</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0119new.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>New Data Shows that Charter Schools Consistently Outperform their In-District Counterparts</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0118chart.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration Demonstrates Commitment to Improving Access to Quality Education with Record Number of New Charter School Approvals</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20110118a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Ten Blue Ribbon Schools Honored at NJ State Board of Education Meeting</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0105blu.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>State Achievement Tests Show Need for Christie Reform Agenda; Zip Code Equals Destiny as Low-Income Students Continue to Post Low Scores</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0105sat.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Governor Christie Receives Higher Education Task Force Recommendations, Signs Executive Orders to Create Governor&#39;s Higher Education Council and Advisory Committee on Graduate Medical Education</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20110104a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Four School Districts will Receive Funding through SDA&#39;s Regular Operating District Grant Program</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2011/01/01.03.11/nr_01.03.11.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Education Reforms Would Allow Best and Brightest Managers to Be Hired as Superintendents in Failing Public Schools</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2011/0104csa.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>The Christie Reform Agenda: Putting New Jersey&#39;s Children First by Challenging the System</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/reform/</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Acting Commissioner Orders Review of All Superintendent Contracts; Parsippany Superintendent Contract Not Approved</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/1115con.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title>Applications being Accepted for Scholarship for H.S. Seniors Interested in Careers in Agriculture or Sciences</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2010/approved/press101104a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Department of Education Releases Adequate Yearly Progress Data </title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/education/news/2010/1103ayp.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Acting Commissioner Hendricks Releases Annual Violence and Vandalism Report</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/1027vandv.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration Makes $30 Million Available to Help Charter Schools State Helps Public Charter Schools Build and Improve Classrooms; New Jersey Economic Development Authority Will Help Charters Borrow Federal Stimulus Funds</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/1013mil.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Special Education Teacher from Hopatcong School District Named 2010-11 New Jersey Teacher of the Year</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/1006tofy.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>SDA, East Orange Educators Celebrate Opening of Benjamin Banneker Academy</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2010/10/10.04.10/nr_10.04.10.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Summit to Raise Financial Literacy Awareness in School</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/1001sum.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>FLASHBACK: Governor Christie Puts Children First with Proposal to Cut Out-of-Classroom Costs</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20100928a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>The Christie Reform Agenda: Governor Christie’s Reforms Build on a Record of Improving Education in New Jersey</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20100928b.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>New York Post – &quot;...It’s refreshing to see a politician who not only understands the need for serious education reform but is wholly committed to it...&quot;</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20100928c.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>The Christie Reform Agenda: Putting New Jersey’s Children First By Challenging the System</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20100928d.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>HESAA Request for Qualifications for Special Counsel for Educational Receivables Collections</title>
         <link>http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&amp;cntnt01articleid=79&amp;cntnt01returnid=116</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>New Jersey Department of Education Today Releases Figures Showing Allocation of Federal Education Jobs Bill Aid to Each District</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0920jobs.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Education Commissioner Bret Schundler Asks U.S. Department of Education to Release Remaining RTTT Funds to New Jersey</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20100825c.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Statement on the Selection of &#39;Race to the Top&#39; Phase 2 Recipients</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0824rttt.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Nearly $16 Million in State Funds for 25 Vocational School District Facilities Projects</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0728voc.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>Christie Administration Approves $270 Million in Facilities Grants for School Districts</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0728rod.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>NJDA, Rutgers Receive Federal Grant for Farm to School Project</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2010/approved/press100719.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title> The Christie Tool Kit: Putting Children First by Cutting Out-of-Classroom Costs</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552010/approved/20100715b.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>$45.3 million in School Improvement Grants Targeted to Improve Schools and Opportunities for Thousands of Urban Children</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0616sig.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>$45.3 million in School Improvement Grants Targeted to Improve Schools and Opportunities for Thousands of Urban Children</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0616sig.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>SDA Chief Executive Officer Marc Larkins Visits Galloway to Announce Release of Grant for Addition to Elementary School</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2010/06/06.09.10/nr_06.09.10.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Child Advocate Survey Shows Strong Support for School Stability Legislation</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/childadvocate/news/releases/approved/100304schoolstability.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Submits Race to the Top Application Centered on Improving Student Performance Application In Line with National Education Reform Movement</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0601rttt.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>HESAA Welcomes the Opportunity to Enhance Operations Serving New Jersey&#39;s Students</title>
         <link>http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&amp;cntnt01articleid=71&amp;cntnt01origid=15&amp;cntnt01returnid=116</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>More High School Students Passing the HSPA or AHSA; DOE Pledges Additional Opportunities for Students to Meet Diploma Requirements</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0519test.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Hunterdon County School Honored by NY Jets, NJ Agriculture Department for Outstanding Nutrition Program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2010/approved/press100519.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>NY Jet Tight End, NJ Agriculture Department Visit Camden County School Excelling in Nutrition</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2010/approved/press100512.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>NJ Fruit and Vegetable Education Program Expanded for 2010-11 School Year</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2010/approved/press100503.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>DOE Recognizes Schools to Watch® In Morris and Somerset Counties</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0429stw.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Department of Education Budget Committee Testimony by Commissioner Bret Schundler</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0426bud.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Considine Teaches Literacy to Young People</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/pressreleases/pr100423.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Information on Preliminary School Election Results </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0421vote.htm </link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>NY Jets, NJ Agriculture Department Honor Summit High School for Excelling in Nutrition</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2010/approved/press100414.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Frequently Asked Questions: State Aid FY2011</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/041310StateAid2011FAQl.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Schundler Welcomes nearly $66.7 Million in Federal Funds to Help Districts Turn Around New Jersey’s Persistently Lowest Achieving Schools</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0329las.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>DOE Releases 2010 Comparative Spending Guide</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0326csg.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>State Champion Named at NJ Poetry Out Loud Competition</title>
         <link>http://www.njartscouncil.org/news_pr_detail.cfm?id=60</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commission on Higher Education Offers Updated Inventory of Precollege Programs on its Website</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/news_releases/press031710.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>DOE to Release 2010-2011 State Aid Numbers</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0317aid.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Jersey City School Children Benefitting from School Nutrition Programs</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2010/approved/press100311.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Public Feedback Sought for Final Draft of National Common Core Standards</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0310stand.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>High School Students Vie for State Poetry Title</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/nj/education/features/news/approved/100311a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Child Advocate Survey Shows Strong Support for School Stability Legislation</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/childadvocate/news/releases/approved/100304schoolstability.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>DOE Launches New Web Site for Core Curriculum Content Standards</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0217cccs.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>NJN Awarded Grant to Create Math Website for Parents and Young Children</title>
         <link>http://www.njn.net/about/pressrelease/10archive/10feb-mathgrant.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>DOE Announces 2009 AYP Results and Releases Statewide Score Summaries</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0114ayp.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>State Board of Education Public Meeting</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0115brd.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>GED Test Sponsor Postpones Date for New Exam Series</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0113ged.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>New Ed Trust Report on Achievement Gap Highlights New Jersey’s Progress</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0112trust.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Application Period Begins for Title I Supplemental Educational Services Providers; Technical Assistance Workshop Scheduled for New and Renewal Applicants</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2010/0108ses.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine Signs Executive Order Creating New Jersey Council for Young Children</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/2010/approved/20100106.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>55 High School Seniors Named as NJ Rising Scholars for 2009</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/1124schol.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Attorney General Approves Limited Use of Electronic Stun Guns for Law Enforcement Officers</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases09/pr20091123b.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Political Consultant Charged with Impersonating Opposing Campaign’s Chief of Staff in Negative “Robocalls” to More Than 12,000 Voters in 40th District Republican Primary in 2009</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases09/pr20091123c.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Harrison High School Named Best in State for School Nutrition by NJ Department of Agriculture</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press091117.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>New Jersey Commission on Higher Education Launches “Troops to College Program” Website</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/news_releases/Troops2College_111309.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Equine Scholarship Offered to 4-H and FFA Members</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press091104.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine, U.S. Education Secretary Duncan Visit 2009 NCLB Blue Ribbon School</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20091027.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>NJMC to Partner with Liberty Science Center</title>
         <link>http://www.njmeadowlands.gov/press/docs_2009/liberty%20science%20center.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Davy Announces CTE Career Academy Grants to Nine Districts</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/1026cte.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Pew Center on the States Pre-K Now Report Highlights New Jersey’s Continued Investment in High-Quality Preschool Despite National Economic Crisis</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/1022pew.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine and Education Commissioner Davy Announce Release of Violence and Vandalism in Public Schools Report</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20091022.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine and Education Commissioner Davy Announce Release of Violence and Vandalism in Public Schools Report</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20091022.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Spanish Teacher from Northern Highlands Regional High School is 2009-10 New Jersey Teacher of the Year</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/1021toy.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Davy Announces DOE’s New H1N1 Web Page</title>
         <link>http://Commissioner Davy Announces DOE’s New H1N1 Web Page</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Historically Black Colleges and Universities College Fairs Scheduled for November 14 to 20</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/education/news/2009/1019hbcu.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>New Jersey’s Fourth and Eighth Graders Among Nation’s Leaders in Math</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20091014a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>SDA Awards Contract for New Elementary School in Paterson</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2009/10/10.13.09/nr_10.13.09_1.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>SDA Awards Contract for New Elementary School in Passaic</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2009/10/10.13.09/nr_10.13.09_2.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Secretary of State Takes Part in Volunteerism &amp; Education Roundtable; Highlights Importance of Community Service Initiatives</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/091007_b.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine Convenes 2nd Annual New Jersey High School Graduation Campaign Summit</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20091006a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Actress Cicely Tyson Appears at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New East Orange Performing Arts Community School</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2009/09/09.24.09/nr_09.24.09.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine Announces Eight New Charter Schools</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20090923.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Davy Invites Public Comment on &quot;Common Core Standards&quot;</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0923css.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>New Pilot Program Helps Elementary School Students Learn the Importance of Always Buckling-Up</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases09/pr20090918a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>SDA, Camden Educators Celebrate Oldest School to be Replaced by N.J. Construction Program This Fall</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2009/09/09.17.09/nr_09.17.09.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>SDA, Bridgeton Educators Open New Media Center at High School</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2009/09/09.16.09/nr_09.16.09.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Lacey Township Schools Raise the Energy Efficiency</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/bpu/newsroom/news/pdf/20090915a.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>NJ GEAR UP Celebrates First Annual National GEAR UP Day</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/news_releases/press091109.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>New Jersey One of Six States Honored for School Policies Regarding Student Asthma and Allergy Prevention and Management</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/education/news/2009/0911hon.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine Touts Contributions of School Construction Program to Enhanced Educational Opportunities for New Jersey&#39;s School Children</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20090909a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>New Jersey Commission on Higher Education Announces List of Online Degree Programs Posted to Web Site </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/news_releases/OnlineDegreesPressRelease-090809.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>DOE to Host Workshop on Early Action Charter School Application; Technical Information on New Process to be Reviewed</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0904chr.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Davy Praises Court Decision on Administrator Payouts, Nepotism Policies</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0902adm.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Dana Christmas Scholarship for Heroism Applications Now Being Accepted</title>
         <link>http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&amp;cntnt01articleid=53&amp;cntnt01origid=15&amp;cntnt01returnid=116</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>New Jersey Schools Begin New School Year with New Graduation Requirements, Academic Standards and Reforms in Many Areas</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0828bts.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>The Schools Development Authority and Egg Harbor City Educators Celebrate the Opening of Spragg Elementary School Expansion</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2009/08/08.27.09/nr_08.27.09.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>SDA, West New York Educators Celebrate Opening of Public School No. 2 Expansion</title>
         <link>http:///nj/education/features/news/8_28_09edu.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>NJBEST Just Got Better</title>
         <link>http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&amp;cntnt01articleid=52&amp;cntnt01origid=15&amp;cntnt01returnid=116</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Survey Shows 99.7 Percent of  NJ Classroom Teachers are Highly Qualified; Gap Nearly Closes Between High Poverty and Low Poverty Schools</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0819hqt.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>DOE/DHSS to Hold Pandemic Influenza Summit for Superintendents and Health Officers</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0818flu.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>New GED Exam to be Introduced in January, 2012; Current Candidates Urged to Finish Before that Date</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0813ged.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Two New Jersey Educators Receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0805pres.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>High School Juniors to  Attend First Urban Teacher Academy at Rowan University</title>
         <link>http://www.rowan.edu/today/news/index/PR/2494</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Six New Charter Schools to Open in September</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0803ctr.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>Statewide Summer Literacy Conference to Run Through Wednesday</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0728con.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>New Jersey &quot;Meets Requirements&quot; for Implementing Special Education Provisions</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20090727.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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      <item>
         <title>New Jersey Selected as One of Five States to Participate In Federal Technical Assistance Academy to Develop ‘Green’ CTE Program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0716cte.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>State Board of Education Adopts New Standards for NJASK 3 and NJASK 4</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0715ask.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>SDA, Egg Harbor City Educators Mark Milestone in Construction of New Elementary/Middle School</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Division of Law Launches Volunteer Associates Program</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases09/pr20090714a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine Announces Preschool Study</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/nj/education/features/news/approved/090713a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>E-Filing Now Available for Background Check Applications and Fees</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0709back.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Summer Institute to Enhance School Leadership Skills by Modeling Best Practices</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0709inst.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>NJN Partners With Pre-School Summer Learning Program</title>
         <link>http://www.njn.net/about/pressrelease/09archive/09jul-superwhyy.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>NJDOT Announces NJBIKESCHOOL Program </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/press/2009/070709.shtm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Student Health Survey Tracks Student Internet, Video Game Use</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0702shs.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Urban Teacher Academy Provides New Jersey Students with Opportunities to Respond to Call to Teach Neediest Students</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0702uta.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>13 Non-Operating School Districts Eliminated</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0701nonops.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>DOE Releases 2008 NCLB Report and 2008 DINI List</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0701dini.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Signs Legislation to Eliminate Non-Operating School Districts</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20090630.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Podcast Interview with Commissioner Davy: A Discussion on 21st Century Secondary School Redesign with Hall Institute for Public Policy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0626pod.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>New Jersey Schools Receive National Awards for Mock Election Participation</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090618_a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>State Board of Education Adopts Revised High School Graduation Requirements and Revised Curriculum Standards in Six Content Areas</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0617sboe.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>NJ Schools Receive Federal Stimulus Grants for Food Service Equipment</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press090615.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Agriculture Secretary Shares Students&#39; Bounty at Branchburg School Salad Extravaganza</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press090610.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>DOE to Hold Nine Testimony Sessions and Public Hearings on Revised Accountability Regulations</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/nj/education/features/news/approved/090610a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>NJ Schools Selected for Fruit and Vegetable Education Program </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press090609.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Davy Selects 16 Schools for Pilot Program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0609pslp.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Davy to Host Webinar on 21st Century Schools</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0608web.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>GREAT NEWS! From New Jersey&#39;s Colleges &amp; Universities</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/GREAT_NEWS.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Three Schools Honored for Equity and Diversity Efforts</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0604div.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine Returns to Oliver Street School to Mark Milestone</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2009/06/06.03.09/nr_06.03.09.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Jersey Amistad Commission to Debut Nation&#39;s First Web-Based Social Studies Curriculum Recognizing African-American Historical Contributions</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/state/secretary/center/news/approved/090603_a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>New Jersey Joins 49 States and Territories in Common Core State Standards Initiative</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0601core.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>SDA Breaks Ground on Pemberton Preschool; First Project Funded Through New $3.9 Billion Allocation</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/nj/education/features/news/pdf/090527a.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>SDA, Barnegat Educators Celebrate Dunfee School Expansion</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2009/05/05.21.09/nr_05.21.09.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>SDA, Barnegat Educators Dedicate Horbelt School Expansion</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/nj/education/features/news/Barnegat_Horbelt_PR_Final.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Department of Health and Senior Services Proposes to Readopt N.J.A.C. 8:40 Governing Mobility Assistance Vehicle and Basic Life Support Ambulance Services</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/dhss/njnewsline/view_article.pl?id=3369</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>AG Secretary, Education Commissioner Celebrate Opening of New Agricultural Education Center in Warren County</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press090514.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>New Jersey School for the Deaf To Host Hot-Air Balloon</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/nj/education/features/news/approved/090514a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>May Events Celebrate Afterschool Programs in NJ</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0506asp.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine Files Executive County Superintendent Nominations</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20090504d.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine Hails Supreme Court Decision</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20090528a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Teacher Licensing Office Launches &amp;#8220;Greener&amp;#8221; Application System</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0430lic.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>DHSS Asks School, Child Care Centers to be on Watch For Increased Influenza Activity</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/cgi-bin/dhss/njnewsline/view_article.pl?id=3321</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine Comments on School Funding Reform</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/2009/approved/20090428a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>NJ Schools Sought for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press090423.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Voter Support of School Budgets Holds Steady Despite Economic Crisis</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0422vote.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>DOE Hosts Fourth Annual &quot;Kid Tech Day&quot; on Tuesday</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/education/news/2009/0421tech.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>North Plainfield School Honored by NY JETS, Department of Agriculture for Top Nutrition Program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press090415.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>SDA Annual Report Describes Accomplishments of Pivotal 2008 and Outlines Goals for 2009</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2009/04/04.16.09/nr_04.16.09.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title> New Jersey Schools Eligible for food Service Equipment Stimulus Grants</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press090414.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>27 Applications Received in Latest Round of Charter School Selection Process</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0413cs.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Berkeley Twp. Elementary School’s Nutrition Programs Tops with Jets, NJ Department of Agriculture</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press090408.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>NJ Transit Provides Safety Lessons for High School Driver Education Classes</title>
         <link>http://www.njtransit.com/tm/tm_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=PressReleaseTo&amp;PRESS_RELEASE_ID=2504</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>SDA, Egg Harbor City Educators Break Ground for New School</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2009/04/04.04.09/nr_04.04.09.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>NJMC to Award $28,000 in College Scholarships</title>
         <link>http://www.njmeadowlands.gov/press/docs_2009/scholarships2009_pr.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Davy Announces Opportunity for Districts to Apply for Pilot Program to Implement Personalized Student Learning Plans</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0402plp.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Samsel Upper Elementary School Honored by NY JETS, NJDA for Top Nutrition Program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press090401.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Corzine Announces New Paterson Superintendent</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0331patsup.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Davy Announces Schools of Character Honorees</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0327char.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>New Jersey Wins National Award for Excellence in International Education</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/education/news/2009/0325ie.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>State Arts Council Highlights Importance of Accessibility to the Arts for All</title>
         <link>http://www.njartscouncil.org/news_pr_detail.cfm?id=55</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>SDA Awards Contract for New Early Childhood Center in Pemberton</title>
         <link>http://www.njsda.gov/Archive/2009/03/03.23.09/nr_03.23.09.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Davy Releases 2009 Comparative Spending Guide; Annual Statistical Report on School District Spending Patterns</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0320csg.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Highland Park School Honored by NY Jets, AG Secretary for Outstanding Nutrition Policies</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press090318.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>DOE Recognizes Four Schools to Watch® In Burlington, Camden, Essex and Hunterdon Counties</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0316stw.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commissioner Davy Highlights Governor Corzine’s Commitment to Education in FY2010 Budget</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0311sf.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>GEAR UP Students in Camden Serve Their Community at Ronald McDonald House</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/highereducation/news_releases/press031009.pdf</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Public Advocate Supports High School Registration Bill A- 2752</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/publicadvocate/news/2009/approved/090309_hsvoterregistration_testimony.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>State And National Agriculture Officials Celebrate School Breakfast Week</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2009/approved/press090305.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Announces First Round Of Funding For Regular Operating School Districts</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0306fac.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commission to Hold Final Hearing on School Bullying</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/childadvocate/news/releases/approved/090303_bullyhearing.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>$12 Million in Funds Available for 21st Century Community Learning Centers</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0225cclc.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>HESAA Will Save New Jersey College Students $13 Million this Academic Year</title>
         <link>http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&amp;cntnt01articleid=42&amp;cntnt01origid=15&amp;cntnt01returnid=116</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Commission to Hold Public Hearing on School Bullying</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/childadvocate/news/releases/approved/090224_bullyhearinggloucester.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Revised High School Graduation Requirements Unanimously Approved by State Board of Education</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/education/news/2009/0220req.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Education Commissioner to Teach a Math Class in Newark </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/nj/education/features/news/approved/090220a.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Revised Total and Permanent Disability Discharge Application Released</title>
         <link>http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&amp;cntnt01articleid=41&amp;cntnt01origid=15&amp;cntnt01returnid=116</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>HESAA - 50 Years of Helping New Jersey Students Go to College</title>
         <link>http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&amp;cntnt01articleid=40&amp;cntnt01origid=15&amp;cntnt01returnid=116</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Revised Core Curriculum Content Standards Posted for Public Review</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/education/news/2009/0206cccs.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Charter School Applications Due March 31</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0205cs.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>New Jersey Department of Education Releases 2008 School Report Cards and 2008 Statewide Assessment Report</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/education/news/2009/0204rc.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Department of Education Recognizes Career and Technical Education Month</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0203cte.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Financial Aid Awareness Proclamation</title>
         <link>http://www.hesaa.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&amp;cntnt01articleid=39&amp;cntnt01origid=15&amp;cntnt01returnid=116</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>DOE Names 2008 New Jersey Title I Distinguished Schools</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2009/0127ds.htm</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>State Museum Announces Available Funding for School Visits</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/nj/education/features/news/approved/090127b.html</link>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>SDA, Elizabeth Educators to Dedicate Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/nj/education/features/news/approved/090127a.html</link>
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         <title>Historically Black Colleges and Universities College Fairs Scheduled for November 15-21</title>
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         <title>Teachers from Trenton, East Orange Honored with $25,000 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Awards</title>
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         <title>Lawrenceville Elementary School Teacher is 2008 NJ Teacher of the Year</title>
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         <title>NJ Public Advocate and Education Commissioner Urge School Districts to Register Young Voters</title>
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         <title>Marlboro Educator is 2008 New Jersey History Teacher of the Year</title>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MNT</pubDate>
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         <title>DOE Releases Salary and Benefits Data and “User-Friendly” Budget Summaries</title>
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         <title>Cherry Hill School Selected as National School of CharacterSelected as National School of Character </title>
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