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STAFFORD, VA – At Brooke Point High School, two incidents involving underage possession of alcohol and tobacco products were reported on Tuesday morning, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth substance use. …

TRENTON, NJ — A new legislative proposal introduced on Monday seeks to lower the age for compulsory school attendance in New Jersey from six to five years old. Sponsored by …

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A student at Paint Branch High School has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school property. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May …

ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office recently conducted an educational outreach at Oakcrest High School to address the dangers of drunk and distracted driving. The event featured …

UNION, NJ — Brendan Hannon, a recent graduate of Kean University, has developed a groundbreaking method to test the vulnerabilities of artificial intelligence, particularly in preventing misuse. The Toms River …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The RWJBarnabas Health Arena hosted the annual Unsung Heroes event yesterday, organized by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. This significant event celebrates young individuals from Ocean …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The local school district continued its Unified Sports-sponsored series of athletic events at the RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams yesterday. High School East students gathered for …

TRENTON, NJ—A new legislative proposal, Senate Bill 3156, is generating significant debate in New Jersey. Sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal from District 11 (Monmouth) and Senator Angela V. McKnight from …

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Education Committee has favorably reported Senate Bill No. 1287, a significant legislative proposal aimed at modifying the state’s teacher certification process. This bill …

EVANSTON, ILL – A university that is being sued for not protecting students against anti-semitism on campus is now under fire after taking in hundreds of millions of dollars from …

JACKSON, NJ—On Sunday, volunteers and community leaders met to devise plans to revitalize the Jackson Memorial High School field house. With the district facing tough aid reductions, volunteers are rolling …

TOMS RIVER, NJ—This past Saturday, American Legion Post 129 hosted a Military Ball at High School North to celebrate the year’s end. The event honored military service and highlighted the …

LONG BRANCH, NJ—District athletes recently displayed their skills at the Special Olympics Area 6 competition on Wednesday. Hosted at Long Branch High School, the event was organized by the TRRS …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Approximately 75 pro-Palestinian demonstrators have set up an encampment at Drexel University’s Korman Quad. The protesters originally convened at City Hall and marched to the campus as …

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY—Local students from Fieldstone Middle School were given a firsthand look at the criminal justice system during a tour of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday. …

A draft guidance regarding relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) lessons from the United Kingdom’s Department of Education includes instructions to teachers not to discuss “gender identity” with students. The …

Trenton, NJ – Senator James Beach (District 6) has introduced Senate Bill 2369, co-sponsored by Senator Parker Space, to expand the provisions of Megan’s Law in New Jersey. This bill …

Schenectady, NY – Police officers from the Schenectady Police Department responded to a report of an altercation and shots fired on Tuesday afternoon, May 7. Authorities spoke with individuals in …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A public hearing concerning the Jackson Township School District budget is scheduled for today, Tuesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. The hearing will be held at …

NYC Child Care Worker Arrested on Child Endangerment and Harassment Charges NEW YORK, NY — In a concerning development within the 47th Precinct, a New York City Department of Education …

NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban highlighted new details regarding recent protests at Columbia University and The City College of New York (CCNY). …

Last Friday, the Biden administration quietly dropped 1,577 pages of regulations that redefine sex to include “gender identity,” gut due process protections and limit free speech for millions of students from kindergarten …

Realizing the importance and necessity for children to have active and healthy lifestyles, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and the township council have approved funding to purchase new playground equipment …

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 …

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 …