Belleville Resident Sues School Board, Seeks to Void Nearly 200 Layoffs Over Closed-Door Meeting Claims

A Belleville resident has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn nearly 200 school layoffs, alleging the Board of Education intentionally moved a controversial meeting to a cramped venue to discourage public participation…

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Mikie Sherrill Signs $60.7 Billion New Jersey Budget That Funds Migrant Legal Fees, Defunds Suburban Schools

Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling New Jersey’s new $60.7 billion budget the most fiscally responsible in years, but Republicans say the record spending plan falls short on affordability and transparency while expanding…

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Judge Dismisses Ex-Teacher’s Sweeping Lawsuit Against Marlboro Schools, Township Officials

A federal judge has thrown out a former Marlboro Township special education teacher’s lawsuit accusing school administrators, township officials and others of retaliation, defamation and constitutional violations following her resignation. Newark, NJ…

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Jackson’s $40 Million McAuliffe School Sale in Jeopardy as Major Zoning Problem Emerges

The Jackson Board of Education approved the sale of the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School to Beth Medrash Govoha, but a decades-old zoning question could become one of the biggest hurdles before…

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New Jersey State Police Honor Fallen Trooper’s Son at New Milford High School Graduation

Troopers attended the graduation of Isaiah Cabrera to honor the memory of his late father, Trooper I Victor Cabrera Bonilla, who died in 2025 while serving with the New Jersey State Police.…

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Jackson Schools, Police Say No Threat to Students After Social Media Posts Spark Concern

Jackson school officials and police say there is no threat to students or staff after social media posts about a school fight, a photo of a person with a gun, and a…

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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…

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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…

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Ocean County Teacher Sues School District, Claims Retaliation After Reporting Bullying, Student Safety Concerns

A former law enforcement instructor at Ocean County Vocational Technical School alleges he was suspended, hit with tenure charges, and ultimately fired after repeatedly raising concerns about student bullying, harassment, and alleged…

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School bus slams into tree in Howell leaving driver seriously hurt

A school bus crashed into a tree in Howell Township Tuesday morning, sending the driver to the hospital with serious injuries, police said. HOWELL, N.J. — A school bus driver suffered serious…

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Federal Judge Rules Ringwood School District Denied Special Education Student During COVID

A federal judge sided with a Ringwood parent, finding that claims over missed special education services during the COVID-19 pandemic should move forward under the IDEA. A federal judge has ruled in…

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New Jersey Issues New Policies to Keep ICE Out Schools, Hospitals and Churches

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has released new statewide model policies aimed at protecting access to schools, hospitals, shelters and places of worship as federal immigration enforcement activity continues across New Jersey. New…

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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…

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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…

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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 —…

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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…

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North Brunswick Man Charged After Allegedly Trying to Kidnap Four Boys Walking Home From School

A 27-year-old North Brunswick man is accused of attempting to lure four juvenile boys while they were walking home from school, leading to multiple kidnapping and child endangerment charges. A North Brunswick…

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Jackson Schools Give Students Juneteenth Off While Canceling Veterans Day

The Jackson School District will close schools for Juneteenth during the upcoming academic year while students will report to class on Veterans Day, a scheduling decision that is drawing attention among some…

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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…

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Knicks Win First NBA Title in 53 Years as New Yorkers Burn School Buses to Celebrate

The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought Saturday night, but celebrations quickly spiraled into violence as buses were set on fire, a teenager was shot and dozens of arrests were…

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