7. Pay Equity
Why do we care? We want to live in an equitable society, where people are paid based on their...
Category: Living with the Future in Mind
8. Legislature’s Reflection of the Composition of the Population
Why do we care? A sustainable society is one in which everyone participates in public decisionmaking by electing people...
9. Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality
Why do we care? High infant mortality rates are a sign that pregnant women and newborns are not receiving...
10. Newspaper Circulation
Why do we care? Newspaper readership is important because of the nature of the New Jersey news market. Sandwiched...
11. Crime Rate
Why do we care? The ability to live in a safe community is an important element of sustainability. If...
12. Open Space
Why do we care? Open space helps keep the garden in the Garden State. Our rapid population growth has...
13. High School Graduation Rates
Why do we care? High school graduation is an essential first step to having a life of choice and...
14. Student/Teacher Ratio
Why do we care? Interaction between students and teachers is one of the most important elements of the educational...
15. Standardized Test Scores
Why do we care? Performance on standardized tests provides some understanding of how many students are acquiring basic skills...
18. Voter Turnout
Why do we care? Voting is the fundamental way that we exercise our right to self-government. Voter turnout is...