Private School Executive Sentenced to 8 1/2 to 25 Years in Prison for Stealing $8.4M

David Ostrove, the former chief executive of a private school in New York, was sentenced to 8 1/2 to 25 years in prison for embezzling approximately $8.4 million over more than a…

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Mother on Probation Arrested for Attacking School Bus Driver

Hermenegilda Marquez, 27, was arrested this Wednesday for aggravated assault on a school employee following an incident on April 11 after 2 p.m. at 625 West McKellips in Mesa. Marquez was caught…

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Cumberland ROCKS! Event Celebrates Community and Creativity at Quarter Mile Lane School

BRIDGETON, NJ — Quarter Mile Lane School recently hosted a vibrant event called “Cumberland ROCKS!” on April 18, designed to foster social-emotional learning among students and celebrate the spirit of Cumberland County.…

Rockville Teen Arrested for Threatening Mass Violence at Local School

GAITHERSBURG, MD—An 18-year-old high school student, Andrea Ye, also known as Alex Ye, from Rockville, has been charged with threats of mass violence following a detailed investigation by the Montgomery County Police…

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Dems Run Flak on Murphy’s S2 School Funding Fiasco

TRENTON, NJ—In a recent statement following the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator Paul Sarlo and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz addressed the current state of school funding in New…

School Bus Involved in Collision in Sharptown

SHARPTOWN, MD—A motor vehicle collision involving a Wicomico County Board of Education school bus occurred at the intersection of Joe Morgan Rd and Sharptown Rd on April 16, 2024, at approximately 8:12…

School Bus and Van Collision in New Jersey Results in Multiple Injuries

WHITING, NJ—An early morning crash on Thursday involving a school bus and a commercial van resulted in several injuries, according to local authorities. The accident occurred at the intersection of State Highway…

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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Bomb Threat Shuts Down Schools, Town Offices in Marlboro

MARLBORO, NJ — All schools in Marlboro Township, the board of education building, and all township offices were shut down Thursday morning following a bomb threat received via email. Marlboro Township Police,…

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New Jersey School Board Abolishes Rule That Lets Men Play Women’s Sports

TRENTON, NJ — At the recent Roxbury Board of Education meeting, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia voiced strong opposition to the existing transgender student policy, which currently allows males who identify as females to…

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Murphy Adminstration Tells Shore School Districts to Cut Sports Programs

TRENTON, NJ – Weeks after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy told local school districts to start shutting down and selling off their schools to make ends meet, the Department of Education had…

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Phil Murphy Says Shut Down New Jersey Schools Instead of Funding Them

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Ocean County school districts are being hit hard by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s flawed S2 funding formula, which froze funding for services such as ESL programs and school transportation…

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Seaside Heights Voters Reject Toms River Regional School District Merger

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A vote to merge the Seaside Heights school district with the Toms River Regional School District ended with a defeat for Toms River voters who overwhelmingly voted in…

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Large Police Presence at Abandoned South Jersey Middle School, Here’s Why

MILLVILLE, NJ – Residents in Millville will experience a large police presence today at a defunct elementary school during a scheduled training exercise today and tomorrow. The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office has…

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Newport News Police Conclude Successful Series of High School Forums

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — The Newport News Police Department (NNPD) hosted their final high school forum of the year this Monday morning at An Achievable Dream High School. Chief Drew was joined…

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New Jersey Assembly Advances Bill to Stabilize S2 Impacted School Budgets Through Grants

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Assembly Education Committee has favorably reported on Assembly Bill No. 4161, which establishes a new grant program aimed at stabilizing school budgets affected by state aid…

New Jersey Bill to Lower Requirements for School Bus Drivers Passes Unanimously

New Legislation Eases Requirements for Type S School Bus Drivers in New Jersey TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly Education Committee recently advanced Assembly Bill No. 2180, incorporating committee amendments that would allow…

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Newport News Police Engage with High School Students in Community Forums

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Newport News Police Department concluded another week of high school forums on Friday, featuring engagements at Warwick High School and Heritage High School. Chief Drew, accompanied by Assistant…

Stafford Township Police Address Unsubstantiated Bomb Threat at Local High School

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On April 11, 2024, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to a potential bomb threat at Southern Regional High School. The threat was reported to authorities at approximately…

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Toms River High School North Student Accepted into Harvard University

Toms River High School North student Katie Culbert has achieved a significant milestone by gaining acceptance to Harvard University. Culbert, known for her accomplishments in both academics and extracurricular activities, including science,…

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