Toms River Mourns Loss of Beloved High School Principal
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Raymond James Ryan, a longtime principal of Toms River High School North and a respected community leader, died Thursday at the age of 83. Ryan, who served as…
Three juveniles arrested for assault at McCullough Middle School
NEW CASTLE, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested three students in connection with an assault at Calvin R. McCullough Middle School that left a 13-year-old victim hospitalized with serious head injuries.…
Pickup truck rear-ends school bus in Brick Township; minor injuries reported
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A pickup truck collided with a Brick Township Public Schools bus Thursday morning after following too closely, causing a rear-end crash, police said. The incident occurred at approximately…
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.…
New Jersey High School Wrestler Arrested for Attacking Fan During Match Ordered to Compete by Judge
A New Jersey high school wrestler, Anthony Knox, will be permitted to continue competing in the state tournament following a court ruling, despite his recent arrest for allegedly assaulting another student in…
Florida teen arrested for school shooting threat on Instagram
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A 14-year-old student at Lincoln Middle School has been arrested after allegedly posting an online threat to carry out a school shooting, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.…
New Jersey AG Says Schools Can Ignore Trump DEI Ending Executive Order
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in issuing legal guidance to K-12 schools and higher education institutions on the legality…
Asbury Park School District Declares Itself a “Safe Space” from Trump Policies
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Board of Education has introduced a resolution dec laring itself a safe space from the administration and policies of U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The…
School Bus Involved in Crash With Medical Transport Vehicle in South Jersey
MEDFORD, NJ — A collision between a school bus and a medical transport van left both drivers injured early Wednesday morning in Medford, authorities reported. The incident occurred at 6:23 a.m. on…
Murphy underfunding schools by $83M as student achievement declines, GOP lawmaker says
TRENTON, N.J. — Assembly Republican Budget Officer Nancy Munoz is criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy’s school funding plan, claiming it shortchanges districts by $83 million while student performance continues to decline. The Murphy…
Allentown middle school student victim of alleged luring
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Authorities are investigating a report of a possible luring incident involving a middle school student near 15th and Liberty Street. According to the Allentown Police Department, the incident occurred…
Teen killed in Lansdowne shooting outside high school, homicide investigation underway
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon near Lansdowne High School, prompting a homicide investigation by Baltimore County police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around…
Shooting near Lansdowne High School prompts lockdown, police response
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — A reported shooting near Lansdowne High School on Tuesday afternoon prompted a police response and a temporary lockdown of the school, officials said. Baltimore County police were called…
Middletown school board changes mind, rehires rejected school board lawyer
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Last week, the Middletown School Board wasn’t sure about hiring a politically connected attorney to represent the school board. In a 5-2 vote, the board rejected the hiring. On…
Brooklyn Teacher Admits to Sick Scheme Targeting Teens at Elite Schools
A former Brooklyn math teacher has copped to a twisted plot that preyed on teenage students at some of the borough’s ritziest private schools. Winston Nguyen, 38, pleaded guilty Monday to coaxing…
Middletown school board rejects sketchy deal for lawyer backed by embattled president
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown Board of Education voted Tuesday night to reject Board President Frank Capone’s proposal to rehire Bruce Padula as the district’s attorney, marking another setback for Capone amid…
Phil Murphy Wants to Raise Your Taxes, But Doesn’t Want to Fund Your Suburban Schools
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra (R-Ocean) are criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy’s school funding proposal, arguing that it deliberately underfunds schools while forcing districts to raise property taxes.…
It’s Time for a School Funding Hearing Says New Jersey Lawmaker
TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) is calling for an immediate legislative hearing on New Jersey’s school funding formula, criticizing its lack of transparency and the volatility surrounding…
Upside-down flag spotted at Newark’s Harold Wilson School
NEWARK, N.J. — A flag was hung upside down at Harold Wilson School, raising questions about who placed it there and why. The school, located at 190 Muhammad Ali Avenue, formerly 301…
School Board Members Paid Political Operative $20,000 For “Hit” on Toms River Mayor, Rodrick Says
TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board’s alleged political assault against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a district teacher, has taken an unexpected turn. This week, in an unprecedented move, the school district…