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New Jersey's Legislature has passed a bill to restrict student cellphone use in public schools, sending the measure to Governor Phil Murphy for his expected signature.
Rider University has been placed on probation by its accrediting agency over financial concerns, prompting layoffs, salary cuts, and other drastic measures.
A lawsuit alleges a former Palisades Park special education teacher filmed a disabled 8-year-old student being made to say a phrase that sounded like a slur.
Montclair Public Schools has notified 153 employees of potential layoffs due to a major budget crisis, proposing a community tax increase to prevent the cuts.
Montclair Public Schools has issued 153 notices of termination or reassignment to staff due to a $19.6 million budget deficit, with jobs hanging in the balance of a December special election.
Montclair school principals are facing scrutiny for sending letters that urge parents to “vote YES” on a tax-raising referendum, an act that may violate state law.
Newark Public Schools reported a 3 percentage point gain in both ELA and math proficiency, signaling a steady recovery from pandemic learning disruptions.
Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey has launched the Stevens Promise program, which provides free tuition to in-state students from families earning under $100,000.
New Jersey is offering financial grants to school districts that implement strict, all-day cellphone bans for students in grades 6 through 12.
Raritan Valley Community College has been named the top community college in the U.S. for sustainability, marking its 11th consecutive year of national recognition.
A kindergarten teacher at a Catholic school in New Jersey was placed on paid leave after informing officials she is pregnant as a surrogate.
A New Jersey state commission has recommended a full "bell-to-bell" ban on student cell phones in schools, citing concerns over mental health and academic focus.
