Virginia Beach school zone cameras begin issuing $100 speeding tickets Wednesday

New enforcement program activates fines after thousands of warnings issued to drivers Virginia Beach, VA – Drivers speeding through select school zones in Virginia Beach will now face fines as automated enforcement…

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New Jersey Democrats Want to Order School Districts on When They Can and Can’t Have Spring Break Recess

New Jersey spring break bill would guide school calendar decisions statewide Trenton, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would require the state’s top education official to recommend when…

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Upper Freehold and Maplewood School Districts Could Be Held Liable for Teacher Sexual Abuses Cases Judge Rules

Ruling allows claims to proceed under Child Victims Act, reshaping liability rules. Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that public school districts may face liability in lawsuits involving…

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Newark school funding scandal grows as state leaders ask for federal investigation into $287 million COVID relief spending

State legislators cite oversight failures and unmet student support goals. Trenton, N.J. – Three New Jersey lawmakers are calling for a federal investigation into how Newark Public Schools spent nearly $287 million…

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Another New Jersey school district warns of deep cuts as state funding shortfall grows under Mikie Sherrill

Robbinsville, N.J. – A growing budget crisis is pushing another New Jersey school district toward potential program cuts, staffing losses, and the elimination of student activities, as local leaders warn the latest…

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Police investigate incident at Willingboro High School, heavy presence reported

Willingboro police urge public to avoid high school during active investigation Willingboro, NJ – Police are actively investigating an incident at Willingboro High School, prompting a significant law enforcement presence and a…

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Thomas More Society warns New Jersey school board of lawsuit over transgender policy

Legal group gives district 20 days to rescind Policy 5756 or face federal litigation. Washington Township, NJ – The Westwood Regional School District is facing a potential federal lawsuit after a national…

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As Newark Schools Party with Billions of Dollars, Districts Like Jefferson are Closing Schools and Facing Financial Crisis

A growing funding dispute highlights stark contrasts between school districts as layoffs and program cuts loom in Morris County. Jefferson Township, NJ – A heated debate over New Jersey’s school funding formula…

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Asbury Park school teacher says district promotes women and minorities over white men in shocking lawsuit

“Monmouth County complaint claims teacher denied promotions based on race and gender.” Asbury Park, NJ – A longtime Asbury Park teacher has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city’s Board of Education,…

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Manchester school bus crash lawsuit alleges driver ran stop sign, injuring motorist

“Ocean County complaint targets Board of Education after intersection collision.” Manchester, NJ – A Manchester Township resident has filed a civil lawsuit against the local Board of Education and a school bus…

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Brick school injury case settles for $57,500, court approves minor’s claim

“Ocean County judge signs off on settlement tied to alleged school negligence.” Brick, NJ – A lawsuit filed on behalf of a young child injured at a Brick Township school has been…

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Prince George’s County student charged after gun and knife found in school fight

A hallway altercation at Suitland High School escalated into a weapons incident, leading to charges against two students. Prince George’s County, MD – An 18-year-old student has been charged after a handgun…

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Cumberland police clear Allegany High School after threat traced out of state

A morning bomb threat prompted a full lockdown and evacuation of Allegany High School before investigators determined there was no active danger. Cumberland, MD – Allegany High School was secured and students…

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Cherry Hill School District sues reporter for asking too many questions and want to ban him from asking more

Cherry Hill school district sues reporter over OPRA requests, seeks filing ban Cherry Hill, NJ – And they would have gotten away with it, if not for those meddling kids. Now, they’re…

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New Jersey orders public school districts to plan funding plans with private schools for taxpayer funded programs

NJ schools ordered to hold spring talks with nonpublic schools on state-funded aid TRENTON, N.J. – There is no rest for the weary in cash strapped school districts like Lakewood, Jackson, Middletown,…

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Urgent need for more funding for private religious schools in New Jersey amid rise in Anti-Israel sentiment

NJ lawmakers pressed to boost security aid for private religious schools LAKEWOOD, NJ – A leading advocacy group for Jewish schools in New Jersey is urging lawmakers to increase state funding for…

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Jackson Jewish Community Thanks Mayor for Townshipwide Religious Burn Sites Including Shop-Rite and Former Elementary School

Jewish Community Council thanks township officials for coordinating annual ritual Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Jewish Community Council has announced four designated locations across the township for the annual chometz burning ahead…

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