Hindu leader urges all NJ schools to close for Diwali after 29 districts add holiday

TRENTON — Hindu community leaders are pushing for all New Jersey schools to close for Diwali, following announcements by 29 school districts that they will observe the festival as a student holiday…

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New Jersey Now Wants to Regulate and Legislate Home Schooling

Bill would require registration, oversight for homeschooling in New Jersey TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would mandate formal registration and oversight of home education programs, marking…

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Trenton moves to fund free full-day kindergarten in 10 school districts

TRENTON — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature aims to expand access to free, full-day kindergarten by establishing a one-time grant program for school districts currently lacking such programs.…

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Baltimore police officers revive drowning victim at city school

BALTIMORE, MD — Quick action by Baltimore police aviation officers saved a man’s life after a water rescue at Walter P. Carter Elementary School, authorities said. Around 8:41 p.m. on July 26,…

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Fire breaks out in auditorium at Lowell Middle School, quickly contained

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Firefighters responded Monday to a blaze in the auditorium of Lowell Middle School on the 1600 block of Kalmia Rd. NW, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. Emergency crews…

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Teen with a flare gun was arrested after failed van theft turned physical outside a New Castle school.

NEW CASTLE, DE — A 13-year-old boy from Wilmington has been arrested in connection with an attempted vehicle theft and assault outside a New Castle school, Delaware State Police announced Wednesday. Troopers…

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Police: Gambrills man accused of abusing children at Christian school

MILLERSVILLE, MD — A pastor and former private school teacher has been arrested on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse after a months-long investigation by Anne Arundel County Police. On May…

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Delaware State Police investigating sneaker robbery near New Castle high school

NEW CASTLE, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon near William Penn High School involving a 15-year-old victim and two unidentified teenage suspects. The incident took…

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When Smoking Was Allowed in High Schools: A Look Back at New Jersey’s Past

It might sound hard to believe today, but not that long ago, many high schools across New Jersey had designated smoking areas—sometimes just steps away from the cafeteria or gym. In the…

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State Police recruits complete EMS training as part of Basic School in Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. — All recruits in the 217th Basic School at the New York State Police Academy are undergoing a 40-hour EMS for Law Enforcement course as part of their training, officials…

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Teen pleads guilty to felony assault in Middletown High School attack

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced Wednesday that 19-year-old Jennifer Ramirez-Castelan of Middletown has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault following a violent incident at Middletown High School…

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New Jersey Governor Allocates $900,000 to New York Comsos as 75 School Districts Left Underfunded

PATERSON, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has sparked controversy by allocating $900,000 in state funds to support the New York Cosmos soccer team, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from…

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As NJ schools face cuts and closures, Murphy signs $3 billion universal pre-k, kindergarten law

TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has signed a sweeping $3 billion early childhood education bill into law, mandating universal access to state-funded preschool and full-day kindergarten across New Jersey by the…

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John Stewart charged with lewd acts at New Jersey middle school

FAIR LAWN, N.J. — A former school district employee from Midland Park was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges after allegedly committing lewd acts inside Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Fair Lawn, authorities…

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Married Middletown school board member armed himself with guns to confront lover’s husband

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Joe Fitzgerald, a Middletown Board of Education member was released from jail following his arrest in a weapons-related incident that stemmed from an alleged extramarital affair according to court…

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Middletown School Board Member Arrested for Gun Charges, Caught Up in Alleged Love Triangle

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 46-year-old Middletown man has been arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after authorities recovered several illegal weapons during a traffic stop, officials announced Wednesday. Joseph J. Fitzgerald…

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Suspect in shooting of school safety officer in Philadelphia found hiding in New Jersey

PHILADELPHIA — A 28-year-old man has been arrested in New Jersey in connection with the June 29 shooting of a School Safety Officer in Philadelphia, authorities said Saturday. Ariza Giansteban was taken…

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Man shot and killed near school on highway overpass in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A 43-year-old man was found shot to death late Sunday night on the overpass of Route 40 near Atlantic City High School, authorities confirmed. At approximately 11:20 p.m.…

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Overlea High School employee arrested for alleged inappropriate relationship with student

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A former building service worker at Overlea High School has been arrested following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student, Baltimore County Police announced Thursday. Donovan Michaud,…

Phil Murphy’s Flawed School Funding Formula Sends One Of New Jersey’s Largest Districts Into Bankruptcy

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District is warning of potential summer school cancellations and exploring Chapter 9 bankruptcy as it faces a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, despite increases in…