New Jersey Education News

Here is the latest New Jersey education news from Nj.com and NJ Advance Media.

New Jersey Education News

Jersey City schools to lease classroom space from NJCU in new partnership

The school district would have exclusive access to the fourth floor of Grossnickle Hall next year. [Read more]

N.J. school superintendent takes leave after DUI charges

Stephanie Bush will serve as interim superintendent of Stafford Township Public Schools, officials said. [Read more]

Vote to name N.J. school after top politician violated state ethics code, panel says

The controversial decision gave the impression that "public trust was being violated." [Read more]

These are N.J.’s 25 best elementary schools, new ranking says

An urban public school for gifted and talented students took the No. 1 spot on the 2025 list of top New Jersey elementary schools. [Read more]

Teachers should not squash opposing viewpoints | Letters

Lawrence Uniglicht writes that empathy and understanding are improved by frank discussions. [Read more]

N.J. school accidentally released names of kids who opted out of sex education

Parents say the move violated students' privacy. The school says it was an accident. [Read more]

Shocked N.J. teacher gets secret $25K prize for being one of the nation’s best educators

The national award, considered the "Oscar of teaching," was given to the stunned fifth grade teacher at a surprise school ceremony. [Read more]

N.J. median teacher pay now over $80K. See how much your district pays in latest data.

Look up your district's median teacher pay based on newly released data. [Read more]