They’re Hiding Information From Us: Middletown Residents Locked Out of School Closure Meeting

MIDDLETOWN, NJ—Tensions are boiling over in Middletown as parents, teachers, and community members protest the Board of Education’s decision to close three local schools. Last night, the board held a meeting at…

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Financially Underwater Middletown Announces Closure of Three Schools – Police Called to Keep Parents Out

Middletown, NJ – Things got a bit heated in Middletown Tuesday night as parents were locked out as others shouted in frustration over the announcement that multiple schools are now facing closure.…

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Phil Murphy Sues Feds Over DOE Cuts As He Forces Dozens of Districts to Close Schools, Fire Teachers in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made headlines with his aggressive legal battles against the federal government, particularly over the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) and its proposed cuts to education funding.…

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Phil Murphy Touts Educational Success As Dozens of Districts Forced to Close Schools, Fire Teachers

Governor Phil Murphy took to the podium this week to once again champion his administration’s record on public education, calling it “best-in-the-nation” and a cornerstone of New Jersey’s future. In a statement…

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Phil Murphy Just Forced the Closure of a Cherished New Jersey National Blue Ribbon School

JACKSON, NJ—There are less than 100 blue ribbon schools in New Jersey. A blue ribbon is one of the most honored national designations a school can achieve, and Jackson Township has two.…

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Middletown schools reminds families of 2-hour delay model for inclement weather days

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District is reminding parents that it has adopted a 2-hour delayed opening model on inclement weather days. The policy allows maintenance crews and the Township’s Department…

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Mayor Says $15 Million Mysteriously Stolen from Lakewood School District Account

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A $15 million theft from the Lakewood school district’s operating accounts over the weekend has prompted an active investigation, officials confirmed Wednesday. Mayor Raymond G. Coles acknowledged the financial…

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Jackson councilman blasts $65 million state loan to Lakewood schools as Gov. Murphy says his district should close some schools

JACKSON, N.J. — If getting a quality education in New Jersey’s rural communities is your primary concern, perhaps New Jersey isn’t the state for you. A Jackson Township councilman is calling for…

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Hackettstown schools closed February 6 due to snow, ice storm

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — The Hackettstown School District will be closed Thursday due to an impending snow and ice storm, officials announced. The Hackettstown Police Department shared the district’s decision on social media,…

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Cranford schools to open on delay Thursday due to winter storm

CRANFORD, N.J. — Cranford Public Schools will have a delayed opening Thursday due to an impending winter storm, police announced. The Cranford Police Department shared the update on social media, directing parents…

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New Jersey Governor Announces Ban on Cell Phones in Public Schools, Citing Teen Mental Health Decline

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 Murphy is…

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Thanksgiving closures and service changes announced in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — District Government offices and services will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, with several closures and modified operations across the city. Emergency services,…

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Understanding the inequity of Phil Murphy’s equitable and ‘fair’ school funding

TRENTON, NJ – Is your school district losing state aid under Phil Murphy’s new ‘fair and equitable’ school funding formula? If you are, then know this, it’s not a mistake, or a…

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COVID-19 Facemasks Are Back in the South, Can They Return to New Jersey, New York Schools?

TRENTON, NJ – Remember the days of endless Zoom classes, sanitizer on every corner, and facemasks that became a permanent part of our outfits? Well, it seems like a déjà vu moment…

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Middle School Teacher Charged with Offensive Touching of Student

A teacher at Marlboro Memorial Middle School in Marlboro Township, NJ, has been charged with a disorderly persons offense following allegations of assaulting a student in the hallway. Jenna Sciabica, aged 38,…

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Educators, School Leaders United Against Phil Murphy’s Draconian School Funding Massacre

By Jennifer Peacock, NJ Senate Republicans TRENTON, N.J. – Facing more than $105 million in state aid cuts under Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget proposal, superintendents and school officials across New Jersey are supporting…

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Leonia Middle School Closes Due to Storm; Other Schools Remain Open

LEONIA, NJ — Leonia Middle School is shut today due to hazardous conditions caused by a recent storm, while Anna C Scott Elementary School and Leonia High School remain operational. The storm…

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Senator Henry Discusses School Funding Concerns with Old Bridge Officials

OLD BRIDGE, NJ – In a pivotal meeting with Old Bridge school officials, Senator Owen Henry (R-12) addressed the looming challenges posed by Governor Murphy’s proposed school funding cuts. The discussion aimed…

Chris Christie Calls Out Phil Murphy School Funding Misinformation

TOMS RIVER, NJ—If you ask most people in rural suburban communities across New Jersey if their school districts are being properly funded, you’ll probably get an earful about cut programs, reductions in…

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Lawmakers Oppose Trenton Bill That Would Protect Indecent Books in Public Schools

Trenton, NJ – Freshman Assembly members Dawn Fantasia and Michael Inganamort, alongside Senator Parker Space, have voiced their opposition to a controversial bill that would protect certain individuals from liability for providing…

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They’re Hiding Information From Us: Middletown Residents Locked Out of School Closure Meeting

Financially Underwater Middletown Announces Closure of Three Schools – Police Called to Keep Parents Out

Phil Murphy Sues Feds Over DOE Cuts As He Forces Dozens of Districts to Close Schools, Fire Teachers in New Jersey

Phil Murphy Touts Educational Success As Dozens of Districts Forced to Close Schools, Fire Teachers

Phil Murphy Just Forced the Closure of a Cherished New Jersey National Blue Ribbon School

Middletown schools reminds families of 2-hour delay model for inclement weather days

Mayor Says $15 Million Mysteriously Stolen from Lakewood School District Account

Jackson councilman blasts $65 million state loan to Lakewood schools as Gov. Murphy says his district should close some schools

Hackettstown schools closed February 6 due to snow, ice storm

Cranford schools to open on delay Thursday due to winter storm

New Jersey Governor Announces Ban on Cell Phones in Public Schools, Citing Teen Mental Health Decline

Thanksgiving closures and service changes announced in Washington, D.C.

Understanding the inequity of Phil Murphy’s equitable and ‘fair’ school funding

COVID-19 Facemasks Are Back in the South, Can They Return to New Jersey, New York Schools?

Middle School Teacher Charged with Offensive Touching of Student

Educators, School Leaders United Against Phil Murphy’s Draconian School Funding Massacre

Leonia Middle School Closes Due to Storm; Other Schools Remain Open

Senator Henry Discusses School Funding Concerns with Old Bridge Officials

Chris Christie Calls Out Phil Murphy School Funding Misinformation

Lawmakers Oppose Trenton Bill That Would Protect Indecent Books in Public Schools

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