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New Jersey Education News

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

Huge N.J. school district dug itself into $13M hole by spending cash it never had, audit finds
Huge N.J. school district dug itself into $13M hole by spending cash it never had, audit finds

Accounting errors "gave the false impression there was a surplus" in the school district's funds, a state audit found. [Read more]

N.J. school superintendent who got into crash outside a bar is placed on leave
N.J. school superintendent who got into crash outside a bar is placed on leave

The school chief was driving a district-issued SUV when the accident occurred, officials said. [Read more]

Cursive handwriting is back from the dead. N.J. schools now must teach it in grades 3-5.
Cursive handwriting is back from the dead. N.J. schools now must teach it in grades 3-5.

Public schools must teach students how to write cursive legibly and become fluent in reading it, under a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy. [Read more]

TCNJ president: Trenton talks economic growth while letting our public colleges crumble.
TCNJ president: Trenton talks economic growth while letting our public colleges crumble.

New Jersey’s public colleges and universities are facing a convergence of challenges that threaten affordability and competitiveness. [Read more]

N.J. university closes dorm, relocates more than 100 students after mold problem
N.J. university closes dorm, relocates more than 100 students after mold problem

All have secured housing elsewhere on campus, officials said. [Read more]