Schools

STAFFORD, VA – At Brooke Point High School, two incidents involving underage possession of alcohol and tobacco products were reported on Tuesday morning, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth substance use. …

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. …

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 …