Schools

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council is set to honor James Warren, a student at Toms River High School North, who was selected to perform in the …

TRENTON, N.J. — While Rutgers and Princeton dominate discussions of New Jersey higher education, several lesser-known institutions in the Garden State offer distinct opportunities for students seeking rigorous academics, unique …

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — A 17-year-old male has been charged with terroristic threats and harassment in connection with threats impacting the Chartiers Valley School District, according to the Allegheny County …

The debate over how to best support transgender athletes in high school sports is one of the most complex and emotionally charged issues in athletics today. With the New Jersey …

Georgetown University Law School is facing criticism after allegedly denying Brittany Lovely, a second-year student, accommodations to take an exam early or remotely due to her pregnancy. Lovely, whose due …

MANASSAS, Va. — Authorities are investigating a sexual assault reported at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, where an adult female student says she was assaulted inside a restroom near …

Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Endangerment **Toms River, NJ** – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Douglas Bollinger, a 57-year-old resident of Neptune City, pled guilty to …

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District has begun exploring potential redistricting and restructuring plans aimed at addressing class size inequities, improving access to academic and extracurricular opportunities, and resolving …

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Superintendent George J. Chidiac of the Stafford Township School District has taken a temporary leave of absence following his recent arrest on DUI and related charges, …

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – A bathroom incident involving two elementary school students at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School on Friday escalated into a 911 call and a viral social media …

JACKSON, NJ — Is a future Aaron Judge or Derek Jeter living right here in Jackson? Only time will tell. Out of more than 46,000 participants across the country, 10-year-old …

PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A student was taken into custody on Thursday after allegedly making a threatening phone call to the Pemberton Township Schools’ Transportation Office, prompting a district-wide Shelter …

BUDD LAKE, N.J. — New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan returned to his hometown Thursday to speak with seventh graders at Mt. Olive Middle School, emphasizing the importance …

YONKERS, N.Y. — A 14-year-old student at Gorton High School was arrested on Tuesday morning after allegedly stabbing a fellow student in a classroom altercation, according to the Yonkers Police …

CHESHIRE, CT — A Connecticut teacher has resigned following backlash over a Snapchat video in which she appeared to threaten people who support former President Donald Trump. Annie Dunleavy, a …

The University of Texas at Austin recently promoted its efforts to eliminate “bro culture” among student veterans as part of its Veterans Day outreach, aiming to create a more inclusive …

NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The North Huntingdon Township Police Department has partnered with Norwin School District and BusPatrol to address the ongoing problem of drivers illegally passing stopped school …

Universities are decrying President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and offering a swath of therapeutic safe-space activities to help students cope with their emotions. Several universities are offering counseling services and special post-election …

OPINION – So, imagine this: the federal Department of Education gets dismantled, sending control of schools directly back to each state. For New Jersey, that might sound like local freedom—but …

The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) hosted its annual conference this week, drawing attention for its lineup of speakers and workshops centered around themes of inclusivity, equity, and education. The …

EUGENE, Ore. — A University of Oregon employee has been placed on administrative leave after posting a video on social media in which he urged supporters of former President Donald …

JACKSON, N.J. — Facing budget constraints, shifting enrollment numbers, and aging school infrastructure, the Jackson School District is considering a range of strategies to address class size imbalances and facility …

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Widewater Elementary and Shirley Heim Middle School were temporarily placed on lockdown following a report of a suspicious person with a weapon in the Stonebridge at …

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A Rutgers University student has been charged in connection with multiple invasion of privacy incidents on the university’s New Brunswick campus, authorities announced Monday. The alleged …

Toms River – In a bid to address the challenges facing Toms River School District, Maria Matarazzo and Diane Oxley have joined forces to run for the Toms River School …