Education News

New Jersey Education News

N.J. delayed openings due to cold and snow for Friday (Jan. 30, 2026)

The National Weather Service is predicting 1 to 3 inches of snow near the coast, mainly in places near and east of the Garden State Parkway, Saturday night into early [Read more]

This N.J. official drove 148,000 miles to help families with disabled loved ones. What he found was heartbreaking.

Paul Aronsohn logged 4,626 calls and home visits over nearly 8 years, encountering what he calls a dirty little secret that everybody knows about abuse in group homes. [Read more]

N.J. delayed openings due to cold and snow for Thursday (Jan. 29, 2026)

Forecasters say it will be a “close call” between light to moderate snow or heavy snow for the Mid-Atlantic region and for coastal sections of New England this weekend. [Read more]

Jury awards $30M to former Newark student in after-school sex abuse case

The victim reported the abuse to a teacher who dismissed the conduct as 'horseplay,' allowing assaults to continue for years. [Read more]

N.J. school closings, delayed openings due to cold and snow for Wednesday (Jan. 28, 2026)

The National Weather Service is calling for brutally cold temperatures expected to continue into Wednesday morning that could cause black ice on roads, sidewalks and bridges. [Read more]

N.J. approves $12.5M to boost med-tech, maternal health startups

The state will invest in two innovation centers aimed at advancing maternal health entrepreneurship. [Read more]

This suburban N.J. school district is fighting back against rare state takeover

The school board says the proposed takeover is unwarranted, blaming New Jersey's school funding formula for its problems. [Read more]

N.J. school closings, delayed openings due to snow, ice storm for Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for most of New Jersey from 7 p.m. Monday through 10 a.m. Wednesday. [Read more]

Rutgers athletics hits record $78 million deficit. New AD says ‘It’s got to get better.’

The school spent a record $193 million on athletics even as its deficit grows [Read more]

N.J. school closures, delayed openings due to major snow, ice storm for Monday

Up to 18 inches of snow is expected before the winter storm winds down on Monday. School schedule disruptions could spill into a second day. [Read more]

Matto: Acting like a democratic citizen is the most meaningful way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Only 10% of Americans attend community meetings and just 3% participate in protests, revealing a troubling decline in the civic engagement that once defined American democracy. [Read more]

Rutgers to go ‘virtual’ during major snowstorm. Here’s what other N.J. colleges are doing.

Some universities, such as Monmouth University and Rowan University will be closed on Sunday and Monday. [Read more]

N.J. won’t let schools go remote — even if we get 12+ inches of snow. Here’s why.

Offering virtual classes when it snows isn't an option for New Jersey public schools, though some say the rules should be changed. [Read more]

This N.J. girl was a victim of deepfake porn. She’s suing the app that generated it.

The lawsuit alleges the app violates federal and state law. [Read more]

Education Week

Join this free virtual event to explore creative ways schools have found to seamlessly integrate teaching life skills into the school day. [Read more]

How can educators prepare young people for an AI-powered workplace? Join our discussion on using AI as a cognitive companion. [Read more]

Discover practical ways to organize MTSS data that enable timely, confident MTSS decisions, ensuring every student is seen and supported. [Read more]

Turn everyday communication with families into powerful PR that builds trust, boosts reputation, and drives enrollment. [Read more]

The AI revolution is already here. Will it strengthen instruction or set it back? Join us to explore the future of teaching and learning. [Read more]

Agencies are examining reports of Waymos illegally passing buses; in another case, one struck a student. [Read more]

A new survey of high school principals highlights how immigration enforcement is affecting schools. [Read more]

Texas may soon be the first state in the country to mandate that every student read the same texts. [Read more]

Discover strategies that K-12 districts have utilized inside and outside the classroom to establish a positive school climate. [Read more]

Awareness programs have not fulfilled hopes for reductions in mental health problems or crises. [Read more]