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Rutgers negotiated with protesters but ignored pleas from Jews on campus, lawmakers say

Members of the school's Jewish community made their requests peacefully months ago, but were ignored, two Congressmen allege. [Read more]

N.J. school district slashes 28 jobs after ‘significant revenue loss’

Some jobs will be cut using a “last in, first out” system that will eliminate new staff members, school district officials said. [Read more]

To honor the Class of ’24, remember the Class of ’25 in the budget | Opinion

An open letter to Gov. Murphy and lawmakers, from the N.J. Council of County Colleges and 18 school presidents. [Read more]

Top N.J. lawmaker demands state investigation into school empire paying ‘outrageous’ salaries

The calls come days after an NJ Advance Media investigation into the growing charter school network. [Read more]

Mom delivers baby in car hours before defending her Rutgers doctoral thesis

“Operation Dissertation before Baby,” as she called it, launched slightly out of order. [Read more]

School bus aide attacked by N.J. student with history of violence, lawsuit says

The student allegedly grabbed the aide on the bus and shook her violently. [Read more]

Teacher sexually assaulted students at N.J. Catholic school in 1980s, lawsuits allege

Former students are suing the archdiocese and the nuns who ran the Catholic school. [Read more]

The 31 highest paid superintendents in N.J. for 2024. See who makes $254K+.

The average full-time superintendent makes over $190,000 in New Jersey, new data released by the state Department of Education shows. [Read more]

Rutgers-Newark student arrested after hanging pro-Israel signs near pro-Palestinian encampment

The man was charged with disorderly conduct after clashing with police who took down his signs. [Read more]

Ferris High educator is selected Jersey City school district 2024 Teacher of the Year

The school district honored dozens of teachers and education support professionals. [Read more]

Rutgers president called to testify before Congress about deal with pro-Palestinian protesters

One Congresswoman accused the Rutgers president of "despicable displays of cowardice" for brokering an end to a pro-Palestinian encampment on the New Brunswick campus. [Read more]

N.J. will take quicker action when a child is exposed to lead

Blood tests revealing lower levels of lead in a child will prompt home visits. [Read more]

Former Rutgers professor among 2024 Pulitzer Prize winners

Jayne Anne Phillips won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction on Monday. [Read more]

Rutgers president defends decision to negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters

A lawmaker called for a hearing to review the university’s decision to “accept the demands of protesters,” as the agreement requires the spending of tax dollars. [Read more]

Rutgers to award honorary doctorate to pioneering transgender U.S. official

Rutgers is holding its 258th commencement this weekend. [Read more]

Meet the librarian on the front lines of N.J.’s book banning wars (VIDEO)

The librarian at North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School was nationally recognized in 2022 for her efforts to oppose book bans. Two years later, she continues the opposition. [Read more]

Princeton librarian, renowned scholar dies after being hit by van

William Noel oversaw the university library’s rare, globally renowned collections and implemented projects and services to support the library’s mission. [Read more]

N.J. high school wins $115K national tech award ... again

The students' unusual winning project involves AI and a talking stuffed animal. [Read more]

N.J. professor mixed up in Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef. Here’s what happened.

Because there's always a Jersey connection, even to rap beef! [Read more]

Why teaching is indeed a ‘higher’ calling | Opinion

"We do far more than simply convey facts," the author writes for Teacher Appreciation Week. [Read more]

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