85% of New Jersey is Fed Up With Phil Murphy Citing Taxes, Transportation and Education as Key Problems
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — An overwhelming 85% of New Jersey residents are dissatisfied with how the state government is handling the cost of living and affordability, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released…
Virginia school official admits to $2.9M fraud scheme targeting veterans’ education benefits
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A former career services manager at a Virginia school pleaded guilty Tuesday to orchestrating a $2.9 million scheme to defraud the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by fabricating documents…
NYC Department of Education employee arrested for sex abuse involving minor in Queens
QUEENS, NY — A 53-year-old employee of the New York City Department of Education was arrested Friday afternoon on multiple sex crime charges involving a minor while on duty, police said. Key…
Senator Andy Kim calls himself a ‘Pell Grant kid’—but his elite education and family background raise questions
MARLTON, N.J. — U.S. Senator Andy Kim, a Rhodes Scholar and Oxford graduate, described himself as a “Pell Grant kid” this week—prompting questions about how he qualified for federal aid typically reserved…
Trump Gets Major Supreme Court Win in Department of Education Injunction Case
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted an emergency request from the Department of Justice to stay a lower court ruling that blocked the federal government from terminating over…
Ocean County unveils $608.7M budget with stable tax rate, major investment in growth and education
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners introduced its $608,759,015 budget for 2025 this week, promising no increase to the county property tax rate while funding a wide array…
Trump moves to shutter Department of Education, shift control to states in sweeping executive order
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping executive order Friday directing the Department of Education to begin the process of closing its doors and transferring authority over education to…
Department of Education launches portal to report reverse discrimination in schools
TRENTON, NJ — As radical protesters and political ideologues push agendas that seek to harm, disrupt, or discriminate in educational settings, the Trump administration is responding. This portal will be available to…
NJEA condemns Senate confirmation of Linda McMahon as education secretary
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) sharply criticized the Senate’s confirmation of Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education, calling her appointment an attack on public education. In a…
Off-duty NYC Department of Education employee arrested for grand larceny in Midtown
NEW YORK — An off-duty New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Saturday evening in Midtown Manhattan on charges of grand larceny and possession of forged instruments, police said. Lavar…
Governor Moore’s Education Plan Comes With Huge Tax Increase, Unsustainable GOP Says
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland House Republicans raised concerns over Governor Wes Moore’s Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, arguing that the proposed education funding plan would require significant tax increases while failing…
New Jersey education commissioner faces sharp criticism at confirmation hearing over education failures
TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Alex Sauickie urged the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to reject Kevin Dehmer’s confirmation as Commissioner of the Department of Education, citing failures in managing financial crises that…
Rhode Island Judge Who Gave Trump Order to Restore Funding Has Daughter in Dept. of Education, Loomer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr., who ruled against the Trump administration’s effort to freeze billions in federal grants, has a daughter currently employed as a senior policy…
New Jersey Lawmakers Seek Bill to Use More Education Lottery Money for Public Pension Payments
TRENTON, N.J. — The goal of the New Jersey Lottery was to fund education in the Garden State. Slowly, lawmakers have been diverting those education funds into other accounts, including the common…
New Jersey Department of Education Encourage Schools, Students to Protest and Obstruct ICE Enforcement Attempts
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has issued updated guidance to schools and districts emphasizing protections for immigrant students and families in response to heightened federal immigration enforcement…
NYC Department of Education employee arrested on attempted lewdness charges
NEW YORK, NY — A New York City Department of Education employee has been arrested on two counts of attempted lewdness, police announced. Dana Barschdorf, 44, was taken into custody by officers…
NYC Department of Education employee arrested for third-degree assault in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY — A 75-year-old New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with third-degree assault, police said. The arrest occurred at approximately 1:37 p.m. within…
Hidden gems: Five underrated colleges in New Jersey making a mark in higher education
TRENTON, N.J. — While Rutgers and Princeton dominate discussions of New Jersey higher education, several lesser-known institutions in the Garden State offer distinct opportunities for students seeking rigorous academics, unique programs, and…
Trump Picks Linda McMahon As Secretary Of Education
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he’s tapped Linda McMahon as the secretary of Education. Trump revealed his selection on Truth Social. The decision emerged after it became evident that McMahon would…
‘Horrifying’: Dem Rep Alarmed That Musk, Ramaswamy’s DOGE Could Put Education Department Out Of Business
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California claimed Monday that the elimination of the Department of Education by a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) review would put students “in jeopardy.” President-elect Donald Trump…
Trump Pledges to Dismantle Department of Education: Why Little Will Change in New Jersey
OPINION – So, imagine this: the federal Department of Education gets dismantled, sending control of schools directly back to each state. For New Jersey, that might sound like local freedom—but it could…
NYC Department of Education employee arrested on assault charges
NEW YORK — A New York City Department of Education employee was arrested on Monday, September 9, 2024, in connection with an assault. Anthony Wicks, 46, was taken into custody at approximately…
Forest Resource Education Center Hosts August Events in Jackson
JACKSON, N.J. — The Forest Resource Education Center (FREC) in Jackson is offering a series of nature-focused educational events this August, providing opportunities for participants of all ages to connect with the…
New Jersey Education Cuts Leads to Forced Closure of Elementary School
JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township School District is facing the harsh reality of having to sell Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School, a vital educational institution in an underserved community, due to significant…
NYC Department of Education Employee Arrested on Multiple Charges
NEW YORK, NY – An employee of the New York City Department of Education was arrested on Thursday at 12:40 PM within the jurisdiction of the 112th Precinct. Michael Freydin, a 55-year-old…
Senate Education Committee Advances Bill to Promote Electric School Buses
The Senate Education Committee has favorably reported Senate Bill No. 3263 with significant amendments aimed at enhancing the adoption of electric school buses across New Jersey. The updated bill allows boards of…
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