Toms River residents march on Trenton to protest cuts in school aid
Nearly 2,000 Toms River public school students and parents came by the busload and descended on downtown Trenton to protest state aid cuts to school funding.
Education
From resignation to outrage, districts react to word from Trenton on school aid
Officials and advocates in school districts across New Jersey reacted Monday to news that the state Department of Education had approved just $15 million of a requested $362 million in additional ...
For Paterson school officials, a continuation of deep financial woes
As they await word from Trenton on their plea for financial help, leaders of Paterson public schools say they once again are trying to stretch a budget already so thin that class sizes for most ...
Rutgers-Camden sleep out exposes students to homeless experience
Rutgers-Camden University junior used a sleep out event to raise awareness about the homeless population to his fellow classmates.
Incidents of lunch debt shaming prompt legislation
The Cherry Hill School District’s policy on school lunch debt sparked a national conversation and helped to motivate a number of bills in Trenton.
Standoff on Capitol Hill poses threat to funding at 13 schools in New Jersey
Thirteen colleges and universities in New Jersey stand to losing millions in federal funding if a partisan standoff in Congress continues.
1619 Project marks 400 year anniversary of American slavery
New York Times Magazine staff writer Nikole Hannah-Jones recently spoke about the 1619 Project in front of a sold-out audience at NJ PAC.
HBO mentorship program aims to inspire the next generation of filmmakers
The media students at West New York’s Memorial High School will be the first New Jersey students to take part in a mentorship experience that teaches the ins and outs of filmmaking.
Rutgers again facing allegations of abuse of athletes by coaches
For the third time in recent years, coaches of a Rutgers intercollegiate team have been accused of abusing players.
State Board of Ed advances proposal to eliminate some standardized tests
In an almost unanimous vote, the New Jersey State Board of Education advanced a proposal that would reduce the number of standardized tests and graduation requirements for high school students.
This library is helping the blind and visually impaired gain independence
Assistive technology software and devices at a new learning center in Trenton are breaking down barriers and providing independence to people who are blind and visually impaired.
Following positive test scores, Camden City Schools determined to regain local control
The superintendent reported overall growth in English language arts for the district and a similar result for mathematics from 2014 to 2019.
Murphy answers critics, lays out plan to get lead out of schools
Gov. Phil Murphy announced a multi-pronged program Monday to bolster the state’s response to specifically addressing the existence of lead in public schools’ water.
Stockton University continues focus on marijuana business with cannabis fair and expo
Stockton University hosted its first Cannabis Fair and Business Expo to prepare students for jobs in the cannabis industry ahead of possible legalization.
Students learn pedestrian safety practices on International Walk to School Day
To mark International Walk to School Day, the over 400 students at Newark's Marion P. Thomas Charter School learned from a handful of speakers about the importance of walking to and from school ...
