NEWARK, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is encouraging 16- and 17-year-olds in Newark to register and vote in the city’s upcoming school board election, highlighting a state law that allows …
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SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A 13-year-old girl has been arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat after posting a school shooting threat in the comments section on TikTok, the Schenectady …
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TRENTON, N.J. – State Senator Holly Schepisi has called on Senate Education Committee Chairman Vin Gopal to bring “Max’s Law” (S-2818) to a vote, aiming to mandate school instruction on …
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TRENTON, NJ — As radical protesters and political ideologues push agendas that seek to harm, disrupt, or discriminate in educational settings, the Trump administration is responding. This portal will be …
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JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team secured the state championship title on February 23, 2025, while also earning the prestigious Sportsmanship Award. A week later, the …
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BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A pickup truck collided with a Brick Township Public Schools bus Thursday morning after following too closely, causing a rear-end crash, police said. The incident occurred …
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New York City – Nine violent Hamas supporting protesters were arrested this week after violently storming Barnard College in an incident marked by anti-Jewish hostility, escalating tensions on the Columbia …
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made headlines with his aggressive legal battles against the federal government, particularly over the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) and its proposed cuts to …
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TRENTON, N.J. — State Sen. Joe Pennacchio has called on Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh to investigate the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s (NJTA) recent decision to award a nearly $2 …
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Earlier today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to the fullest extent permitted by law. …
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A New Jersey high school wrestler, Anthony Knox, will be permitted to continue competing in the state tournament following a court ruling, despite his recent arrest for allegedly assaulting another …
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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey City University (NJCU) has voted unanimously to pursue a strategic merger with Kean University, a decision backed by Governor Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher …
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MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry participated in the town’s Read Across America celebration at Village School, engaging with students in a day of reading and discussion. Perry visited …
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A 14-year-old student at Lincoln Middle School has been arrested after allegedly posting an online threat to carry out a school shooting, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office …
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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in issuing legal guidance to K-12 schools and higher education institutions on …
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ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Board of Education has introduced a resolution dec laring itself a safe space from the administration and policies of U.S. President Donald J. …
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TRENTON, N.J. — Assembly Republican Budget Officer Nancy Munoz is criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy’s school funding plan, claiming it shortchanges districts by $83 million while student performance continues to decline. …
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BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon near Lansdowne High School, prompting a homicide investigation by Baltimore County police. Officers responded to reports of …
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Washington, D.C. – March 4, 2025 – Maryland’s Democratic Senators, Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, stood with their party on Monday night to block a Republican-sponsored bill that would …
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BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — A reported shooting near Lansdowne High School on Tuesday afternoon prompted a police response and a temporary lockdown of the school, officials said. Baltimore County police …
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MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Last week, the Middletown School Board wasn’t sure about hiring a politically connected attorney to represent the school board. In a 5-2 vote, the board rejected the …
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MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — There will be no public flogging or release of confidential documents for a school teacher in Middletown who was arrested for having sex with a student. Instead, …
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MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown Board of Education voted Tuesday night to reject Board President Frank Capone’s proposal to rehire Bruce Padula as the district’s attorney, marking another setback for …
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TOMS RIVER, NJ — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra (R-Ocean) are criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy’s school funding proposal, arguing that it deliberately underfunds schools while forcing districts to raise …
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TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) is calling for an immediate legislative hearing on New Jersey’s school funding formula, criticizing its lack of transparency and the …