Schools

TRENTON, NJ – As more New Jersey schools continue to report closures, staff layoffs, and even the sale of longtime community schools because of being ‘shortchanged’ by Governor Phil Murphy’s …

COLTS NECK, NJ — A proposed “Parents Bill of Rights” by the Colts Neck Board of Education has drawn sharp criticism from a leading LGBTQ advocacy group, triggering a public …

TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Education will resume collection efforts on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced Monday, signaling a policy …

TRENTON, N.J. — While Rutgers and Princeton dominate discussions of New Jersey higher education, several lesser-known institutions in the Garden State offer distinct opportunities for students seeking rigorous academics, unique …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is fully engaged in a legal game of chicken with the White House and the Department of Justice. On Thursday, the Murphy …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Board of Education last Thursday unanimously rejected a proposal from the New Jersey Commissioner of Education that would have allowed a 28% school tax increase—blasting …

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Hundreds of concerned parents and students packed Lacey Township High School on Wednesday night as the Board of Education met to address the district’s escalating financial …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the Maine Department of Education, accusing the state …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team was honored by the township council this month after capturing both state and national championship titles, along with top accolades …

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Rutgers University has become the latest battleground in the Trump administration’s crackdown on international students accused of supporting terrorist activities, with around a dozen students facing …

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Office of the Attorney General has formally rejected a proposed resolution agreement from the U.S. Department of Education, declaring an impasse in a federal investigation …

FORT LEE, N.J. — A male student remains hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed multiple times inside a Fort Lee High School bathroom on Tuesday, authorities confirmed, as investigators …

FORT LEE, N.J. — A student was stabbed inside Fort Lee High School on Tuesday, prompting a full lockdown and a law enforcement response that resulted in the assailant being …

TRENTON, NJ — Some of New Jersey’s largest school districts are on the brink of failure, and representatives from those districts are blaming Democrat legislators and New Jersey Governor Phil …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Goetz and McAuliffe middle school track teams set rivalry aside last week, joining forces in a show of community spirit ahead of their upcoming merger into …

BOSTON, MA — Boston Police have issued a safety advisory following a spike in residential break-ins and attempted burglaries in the Allston/Brighton area, particularly targeting homes near Boston College and …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District is not only fighting the family of a bullied girl who committed suicide, but they are now blaming her for her own death …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Somebody stole $15 million from the Lakewood school district earlier this year, and nearly two months after the heist, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office remains absolutely silent. …

BARNEGAT, NJ – April 5, 2025 – A troubling incident in a special education classroom has sparked an internal investigation within the Barnegat Township School District, leading to the administrative …

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A high school in Montgomery County went into shelter-in-place mode Friday after police responded to reports of gunshots in a nearby neighborhood, authorities said. Key Points According …

LEONARDO, N.J. — The Middletown Township Public School District has announced it will not move forward with previously considered school closures for the 2025–2026 academic year, following a revised proposal …

TRENTON, N.J. — Federal education officials informed New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy that pandemic-era relief funds have ended, prompting a political clash over the future of school district budgets across …

New Jersey has long prided itself on its public education system, often ranking among the best in the nation. Yet, beneath this reputation lies a troubling reality: our students’ math …

TRENTON, NJ — Senator Carmen Amato (R-9) on Tuesday called on Governor Phil Murphy to eliminate the 6% cap on school aid increases in the upcoming fiscal year, arguing it …

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — A 17-year-old student at Woodbridge High School was arrested on March 18 after being caught with a loaded ghost gun on campus, prompting school officials to accelerate …