New Jersey Education News

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

New Jersey Education News

Congressman demands N.J. teachers union fire magazine editor over antisemitic, pro-Hamas posts

The letter includes screenshots of since-deleted posts, including one that called Egypt’s president “filthier than the Jews” and others praising Hamas. [Read more]

N.J. professor says he’s moving to Europe after death threats over antifa research

Mark Bray said right-wing influencers have been targeting him on social media. Turning Point USA wants him fired. [Read more]

N.J. principal loses $189K job offer after he’s accused in gay discrimination lawsuit

The principal is accused of telling a gay Jewish administrator to "leave his identities at the door." [Read more]

N.J. college president suing his own institution, says corrupt trustees trying to oust him

Rowan College's president says he's suffering harassment for fighting corruption. [Read more]

Your kid’s N.J. school may have fewer teachers than you think. Look up your district’s numbers.

Smaller class sizes improve student learning, experts say. But budget constraints are forcing some districts to cut teachers. [Read more]

Teacher’s aide slammed 5-year-old’s head into metal cabinet, N.J. mom says

The kindergartener was covered in bruises after the incident and is afraid to return to school, her mother said. [Read more]

N.J. technology school completes $14M campus expansion

Improvements at the Westampton campus include expanded classroom space, a large logistics training area, and a new diesel engine garage. [Read more]

This N.J. town could get a new Orthodox Jewish boys’ school after years of legal fights

The proposed 50,000-square-foot school would include dormitories for students. [Read more]

These N.J. teachers say NJEA spent their dues on a failed political campaign without permission

The lawsuit claims union funds were improperly directed to support former NJEA president Sean Spiller's failed gubernatorial bid. [Read more]

2 N.J. universities just took a huge step toward a mega-merger

The schools say the massive merger of two of New Jersey's public universities could be finalized by July. [Read more]

Huge N.J school district just banned phones in class. Here’s what happens if you break the rules.

The new policy affects 27,000 students across more than three dozen schools. [Read more]