Former Delaware Child Care Teacher Charged After Investigation Into Abuse of 3-Year-Old
State police allege a former teacher at a Newark child care center lifted a 3-year-old by the neck and forcefully grabbed his wrist, leaving the child with injuries. Newark, DE – A…
NJ Lawmakers Propose Spending $200,000 to Study Higher Education Bureaucracy
Assembly Bill 1326 would create a 13-member task force to examine higher education governance, oversight and administrative costs, backed by a $200,000 taxpayer-funded appropriation. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are proposing…
New Egypt High School, Plumsted School District Sued Over Alleged Student Assault
A lawsuit filed in Ocean County claims a New Egypt High School student suffered serious injuries after being assaulted by another student despite alleged prior threats and warnings. A civil lawsuit filed…
Ocean City, School District Sued After Bench Tips Over at Carey Stadium
A Camden man has filed a lawsuit against Ocean City and the Ocean City School District, claiming a defective bench at Carey Stadium tipped over and caused serious injuries. The City of…
Former Brooklyn School Employee Accused of Stealing $111K From After-School Program
Prosecutors allege a former New York City Department of Education employee diverted more than $111,000 intended for student programs into her personal accounts over a six-year period. A former New York City…
Outbound Teaneck Superintendent Says Runaway Bride Reference is Racist
Superintendent Andre Spencer accused a local news outlet of using language with racial undertones after it described his departure for a new job as a “Runaway Superintendent.” TEANECK — A dispute over…
New York Pride Festival Canceled After School Board Member Charged with Explicit Chats With Children
The vice president of the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education resigned after his arrest on child-related charges, while the nonprofit organization he founded voted to dissolve and cancel its upcoming…
Toms River Holds Municipal Taxes Flat as School Tax Bills Continue to Rise
While Toms River’s municipal tax rate has remained unchanged for three straight years, homeowners are continuing to see higher overall property tax bills driven largely by school tax increases. TOMS RIVER —…
Bloomfield Middle School Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of Former Student, Prosecutor Says
An Essex County middle school teacher and high school assistant band director is accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student beginning when the victim was 13 years old. A…
Stony Brook University Student Ran Meth Operation From Dorm Room, Prosecutors Say
A Stony Brook University student has been indicted on multiple felony drug charges after investigators allege he sold methamphetamine disguised as Adderall from his campus dorm room. A 20-year-old Stony Brook University…
Manchester High School ‘For Sale’ Sign Says, What’s Going On?
A sign suggesting Manchester Township High School was for sale sparked concern among residents Thursday, but school officials confirmed it was part of a senior prank and not an actual plan to…
Update: It’s Racism? Runaway Superintendent Quits in Teaneck Without Notice, Taking New Job in Willingboro
Teaneck Superintendent Andre Spencer accepted a new superintendent job in Willingboro before publicly disclosing his departure, leaving the district facing the loss of both its top administrators at the same time. TEANECK…
Jackson Township High School Parking Lot Injury Claim Goes to Trial
A Jackson woman alleges she was injured after falling in a deteriorated school parking lot, while school officials deny responsibility and seek dismissal of the lawsuit. JACKSON — Jackson Liberty High School…
Autistic Student Injured After Wheelchair Overturns on Toms River School Bus, Lawsuit Filed
A lawsuit filed in Ocean County alleges a non-verbal autistic student was injured when his wheelchair overturned during transportation home from school. TOMS RIVER — A civil lawsuit filed in Ocean County…
Convicted New Jersey Murderer Wants Schools to Teach Curriculum Based on The Dog Whisperer
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey inmate who sought to force the U.S. Department of Education to require relationship and behavior lessons based on books including…
New Jersey Bill Would Prevent Preschool Lotteries From Separating Twins
The proposal would require public preschool programs to treat twins and other multiples as a single unit during enrollment and give parents greater control over classroom placement. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey…
New Jersey Lawmakers Unveil School Finance Overhaul After District Budget Crises
A three-bill package would increase state oversight, create an early warning system for financial distress, and help districts cope with unexpected cost spikes. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a…
Myrtle Beach High School Investigated After Phone Threat Prompts Police Response
Police increased security at Myrtle Beach schools Friday morning after a threat was reported by telephone. Myrtle Beach, SC – Myrtle Beach Police are investigating after a threat was made over the…
Middletown Police Say School Bus Cameras Continue Catching Drivers Illegally Passing Stopped Buses
Middletown Township police say school bus cameras are still recording an average of seven violations per day as officials continue efforts to improve student safety. Middletown Township, PA – Drivers in Middletown…
Delaney Hall’s Menu Options Better Than Many New Jersey School Lunch Choices
Newark, NJ — As activists and some detainees continue raising concerns about food quality and nutrition at the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility, a weekly meal schedule circulating online paints a different…
Lakewood Families Face Busing Cuts After State Monitor Cuts 500 Children from Non-Mandated Services
More than 500 children in Lakewood could lose access to school transportation for the 2026-2027 school year after new age-based eligibility rules sharply narrowed which students qualify for busing, according to notices…