
Rider University on Probation Amid Financial Crisis
Rider University has been placed on probation by its accrediting agency over financial concerns, prompting layoffs, salary cuts, and other drastic measures.
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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.

A kindergarten teacher at a New Jersey Catholic school was placed on paid leave after informing officials she is pregnant as a surrogate, citing a potential contract violation.