Schools

PRINCETON, NJ—During the annual Pride Month celebration at Drumthwacket on June 17, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 361, establishing the Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and …

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — An evening meant to celebrate the achievements of Westwood High School’s senior class was disrupted by multiple physical altercations shortly after their graduation ceremony concluded on …

NEWARK, NJ—Community and school board members expressed outrage after a promotional video featuring women twerking was filmed in the gym of West Side High School in Newark. The video, intended …

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ—In a heartfelt tribute, the New Jersey State Police celebrated a poignant milestone as Julianna Castellano, daughter of the late Trooper Marc Castellano, graduated from Freehold Township High …

PASSAIC, NJ – In a touching tribute to the late Officer Brian Lora, students at the Phoenix Center recently held a bake sale fundraiser, successfully raising $1,400. The Passaic Police …

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in New Jersey would force every school district in the state to adopt an official policy on obscene reading materials in school libraries. …

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township School District is being forced to sell a beloved community elementary school in an underserved part of town after state aid cuts under Governor …

BENSALEM, PA—The Bensalem Police Benevolent Association has announced Gunjan Patel as the recipient of their 2024 scholarship. After a rigorous review of many exceptional candidates, Ms. Patel was distinguished for …

In a nod to tradition and community spirit, the first paw print has been placed at the Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School (CRS), marking the beginning of what promises to be a …

TRENTON, NJ – A new legislative measure in New Jersey aims to support homeless students by mandating state coverage of certain transportation costs. The bill specifies that the state is …

SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VA — The NAACP Virginia State Conference has initiated a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Shenandoah County School Board. The lawsuit stems from the board’s decision to …

LIVE OAK, CA — Charges have been dropped against a second-grade teacher from Nuestro Elementary School who was arrested on suspicion of DUI and child endangerment after allegedly teaching while …

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A 17-year-old male student at Franklin High School was arrested and charged as an adult after being found with a firearm on campus. The incident occurred …

BETHESDA, MD — Montgomery County Police responded to a bomb threat at Walt Whitman High School on the morning of June 7, 2024, at approximately 10:45 a.m. The school, located …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — In an exciting development for local sports, Toms River North senior Jaelyn Matthews has officially committed to Rutgers University. The announcement was made earlier today, with …

UNION, N.J. — Kean University has been awarded a $1.37 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish the Kean U-RISE Trainee Pathway (KUTP), aimed at providing …

BRICK, NJ – Mayor Lisa Crate and the Brick Township Police Department have extended their congratulations to the graduates of the 2024 D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. The commendation …

NEWARK, NJ—On the evening of June 6, 2024, the Prudential Center in Newark was filled with the harmonious voices of 5,000 young singers, including students from Intermediate East, at the …

TRENTON, NJ — New legislation introduced in New Jersey aims to fortify the safety protocols surrounding construction and public works activities in school environments. The bill, which revises existing requirements …

Investigation Launched into Yearbook Erasure of Jewish Student Group in EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ An independent investigation has been initiated by East Brunswick Public Schools into the removal of a Jewish …

SILVER SPRING, MD—Several brawls erupted this week on the steps of Constitution Hall at John F. Kennedy High School, casting a shadow over the school’s graduation ceremonies. Principal Vickie Adamson …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey has taken a significant step towards enriching its educational curriculum with the inclusion of Latino and Hispanic American history across all K-12 grades. The new …

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Vincent Root, a 59-year-old special education teacher at Chatsworth Elementary School, faces new charges in a deepening abuse scandal. Initially charged in October 2023 for sexual …

SALISBURY, MD—An assault involving seven juvenile students occurred this morning at James M Bennett High School, prompting a response from local law enforcement. The incident took place near the school’s …