Parents Push Back, Howell Schools Reverse Metal Water Bottle Ban
Howell Township Public Schools has reversed its planned ban on metal water bottles after strong pushback from parents and community…
New Jersey Governor Says America Is Facing a Literacy Crisis and Doubles Down on Tutoring
NEW JERSEY — Governor Mikie Sherrill is putting reading skills at the center of her education agenda, warning that the…
More Than $50 Million Unpaid: New Jersey Towns and School Districts Fall Behind on Public Worker Health Plans
Municipalities and school districts across New Jersey owed nearly $50.5 million in overdue payments to state-administered health plans for public…
New Jersey Dominates High School Rankings, Bergen County Lands 30 Schools on the List
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey continues to stand out nationally for the strength of its public schools, with several specialized…
No Notifications in Class: New Jersey Targets Social Media Algorithms for Kids
New Jersey has officially moved from proposal to law. A sweeping new online-safety package signed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will…
7,000 AI Cameras in Newark Schools Face New Push for Transparency
Thousands of cameras equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities are part of Newark Public Schools’ surveillance plans, raising a question that…
When Calculus Starts With Fractions: Berkeley Professors Warn of a Growing Math Skills Gap
Some students arriving at one of America’s most prestigious universities are entering calculus courses without fully mastering basic mathematical skills.…
The Bell Rings an Alarm: New Jersey’s New School Year Begins Amid Crisis, Cuts and AI
Students across New Jersey are returning to classrooms this fall in a school system facing three major pressures at once:…
Teaneck High School Mourns Business Teacher Gorki Marcelo, Dead at 47
Teaneck High School is mourning the loss of a longtime educator whose work touched students, colleagues and families across the…
Bergen County Teacher of the Year: Old Tappan Science Teacher Tomas Villa Earns State Honor
A Bergen County science teacher known for making chemistry more accessible — both inside his classroom and through free online…