New Jersey Considers Lowering Age for Mandatory Public School Enrollment
TRENTON, NJ — A new legislative proposal introduced on Monday seeks to lower the age for compulsory school attendance in New Jersey from six to five years old. Sponsored by…
TRENTON, NJ — A new legislative proposal introduced on Monday seeks to lower the age for compulsory school attendance in New Jersey from six to five years old. Sponsored by…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A student at Paint Branch High School has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school property. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May…
ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office recently conducted an educational outreach at Oakcrest High School to address the dangers of drunk and distracted driving. The event featured…
UNION, NJ — Brendan Hannon, a recent graduate of Kean University, has developed a groundbreaking method to test the vulnerabilities of artificial intelligence, particularly in preventing misuse. The Toms River…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The RWJBarnabas Health Arena hosted the annual Unsung Heroes event yesterday, organized by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. This significant event celebrates young individuals from Ocean…
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The local school district continued its Unified Sports-sponsored series of athletic events at the RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams yesterday. High School East students gathered for…
TRENTON, NJ—A new legislative proposal, Senate Bill 3156, is generating significant debate in New Jersey. Sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal from District 11 (Monmouth) and Senator Angela V. McKnight from…
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Education Committee has favorably reported Senate Bill No. 1287, a significant legislative proposal aimed at modifying the state’s teacher certification process. This bill…
EVANSTON, ILL – A university that is being sued for not protecting students against anti-semitism on campus is now under fire after taking in hundreds of millions of dollars from…
JACKSON, NJ—On Sunday, volunteers and community leaders met to devise plans to revitalize the Jackson Memorial High School field house. With the district facing tough aid reductions, volunteers are rolling…
TOMS RIVER, NJ—This past Saturday, American Legion Post 129 hosted a Military Ball at High School North to celebrate the year’s end. The event honored military service and highlighted the…
LONG BRANCH, NJ—District athletes recently displayed their skills at the Special Olympics Area 6 competition on Wednesday. Hosted at Long Branch High School, the event was organized by the TRRS…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Approximately 75 pro-Palestinian demonstrators have set up an encampment at Drexel University’s Korman Quad. The protesters originally convened at City Hall and marched to the campus as…
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY—Local students from Fieldstone Middle School were given a firsthand look at the criminal justice system during a tour of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday.…
JACKSON, NJ—In a remarkable display of skill, Sophia Devaney set a new all-time scoring record for career goals at Jackson Memorial today. The previous record was 314 career goals, which…
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department has arrested and charged 52-year-old DOE administrator Michael Budhu for inappropriate sexual contact with a 15-year-old female student. Budhu, an…
OP-ED: NJ’s ultra-progressive school funding formula leaves students behind by Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Anger over school funding cuts has reached a fever pitch in my legislative district and many suburban…
Trenton, NJ—A proposed bill in New Jersey would permit 16- —and 17-year-old U.S. citizens residing in the state to vote in local school board elections. If passed, this initiative would…
Holmdel, NJ – As the school year draws to a close, Holmdel Township Police Department is cautioning the community about the “Senior Assassin” game played by high school seniors. This…
DURHAM, NC—Comedian Jerry Seinfeld faced a mixed reaction during his commencement speech at Duke University’s Wallace Wade Stadium. As Seinfeld, a well-known supporter of Israel, was introduced, dozens of students…
TRENTON, NJ—A proposed bill in New Jersey, introduced by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly, aims to shorten the minimum distance required for public and nonpublic school students…
New Jersey Targets Antisemitism on College Campuses with New Legislation TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey has introduced the “Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act,” a stringent new law aimed at combating antisemitism…
TRENTON, NJ — A new Morning Consult poll highlights a significant decline in teacher morale, reaching a four-year low. This trend points to widespread dissatisfaction within the teaching profession, particularly…
BALTIMORE, MD—Four Maryland high school students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars, marking them among the nation’s most outstanding high school seniors. Maximilian P. Belyantsev and Angelina Xu from Richard…
STAFFORD, MD—An arson incident occurred at North Stafford High School on Garrisonville Road this Wednesday at 11:37 AM. Deputy R.L. Allen, who was performing his duties as a School Resource…