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NJ bill would require public schools to teach labor history, union organizing TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey public schools may soon be required to teach students about labor unions, strikes, …

NEWARK, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested six students on assault-related charges following a fight at Glasgow High School earlier this month. The incident occurred on January 15 at approximately …

LINDEN, NJ — School #1 was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after an attempted carjacking nearby led to a swift police response and the arrest of two juveniles. Officers …

TRENTON, NJ — A new bill introduced in New Jersey, titled the “Protecting Legally-Present Youngsters’ Limited Educational Resources (PLYLER) Act,” seeks to require students who are not U.S. citizens, legal …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has issued updated guidance to schools and districts emphasizing protections for immigrant students and families in response to heightened federal …

SEVERN, Md. — Two suspects were taken into custody in connection to a stabbing at Meade High School on Wednesday morning, Anne Arundel County police announced. The incident occurred on …

NUTLEY, N.J. — Schools in the Nutley area were temporarily placed on lockdown Thursday as police investigated an incident in the surrounding area. The Nutley Police Department confirmed that the …

Haines City, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 23-year-old Chase Crabb from Kissimmee, Osceola County, on charges related to sexual offenses against a student at …

JACKSON, NJ – According to Jackson School Board President Megan Gardella, at a recent state-hosted hearing with school board leaders from across the state, New Jersey Department of Education officials …

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — A 34-year-old elementary school teacher in Middle Township has been arrested on multiple charges, including aggravated sexual assault, following an investigation into an alleged …

TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Vin Gopal issued a direct and dire warning to New Jersey school districts that do not offer kindergarten, threatening to withdraw state funding unless they …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey school testing grades are down. Mental health issues among teens and students across the state are at an all-time high. Now, New Jersey Governor Phil …

TRENTON, NJ – Elon Musk, the CEO of X, SpaceX and Tesla, recently took to social media to express his skepticism about New Jersey’s new educational policy. The state, under …

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The parents of a nonverbal autistic boy have filed a lawsuit against the Howell Township School District, private bus company First Student, and others, alleging that …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — All schools in the Manchester Township School District will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to freezing temperatures and melt-off …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Regional Schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to anticipated icy road conditions and low overnight temperatures. District officials …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District announced a two-hour delayed opening for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, citing concerns over freezing road conditions caused by overnight low temperatures. According to …

TRENTON, N.J. — Elon Musk has sparked online debate over New Jersey’s recent decision to eliminate basic skills testing for aspiring teachers, criticizing the policy in a tweet posted Wednesday. …

New Jersey will no longer require teacher candidates to pass a basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills test for certification starting January 1, 2025. Governor Phil Murphy signed Act 1669 …

PRINCETON, N.J. — Princeton University’s Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSS) program will offer a controversial new course this spring titled “Power, Profit and Pleasure: Sex Workers and Sex Work,” exploring …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District fell short of federal proficiency targets on statewide math and English assessments, according to newly released data from the New Jersey Department of …

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A school bus carrying students from Monroe Township Middle School crashed into a tree Thursday afternoon, injuring four students, including one who suffered a broken leg, …

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Two students at Alexandria City High School have been charged with assault and battery after multiple physical altercations broke out in school hallways and the cafeteria on …

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed the Freedom to Read Act, designed to shield librarians from legal repercussions for making certain books available in public and school libraries. This …

ABSECON, N.J. — The Absecon community is mourning the loss of Thomas “Frank” Lavery, a dedicated crossing guard who served the city for nearly a decade, ensuring the safety of …