New Jersey Education News

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

New Jersey Education News

N.J. Catholic high school hit with another lawsuit claiming staff sexually assaulted student

A former student alleges abuse by a former gym teacher and hockey coach, adding to series of similar complaints against the school. [Read more]

Jewish students feel unwelcome — and under attack — at N.J. colleges. The FBI is paying attention.

More than a third of Jewish students report experiencing antisemitism at least once during their time on campus [Read more]

N.J. takes huge step toward an all-day ban on cellphones in schools

The state Department of Education will develop guidelines for all 600 public school districts to limit the student use of internet-enabled devices, according to the plan. [Read more]

A 6-year-old girl was killed 3 days after a child welfare visit. Why can’t N.J. protect kids in danger?

NeMiya Duncan's family was under the on-again-off again supervision the state's child welfare agency since 2020. She died in March. [Read more]

Huge change at N.J. high school will let teens sleep a little later

The scheduling change at the high school is part of an overhaul of start and dismissal times at all grade levels. [Read more]

Outraged parents join forces vs. N.J. school shuttle service. See new Ride Along Now allegations.

The company, started in New Jersey, has received complaints from across the nation. [Read more]

Gov-elect Sherrill says she wants basic health services for every N.J. child

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill will be sworn in as governor on Jan. 20 [Read more]

School board president ‘will not apologize’ for McMahon visit, calls N.J. senator a ‘weasel’

Colts Neck's board of education president has defended hosting the Trump administration's "History Rocks!" tour despite concerns over it partnering with conservative organizations. [Read more]

Trump administration cuts nearly $8 million in funding to N.J. public school district, officials say

On December 31, a total of 18 school districts will lose the grant nationwide. [Read more]

N.J. district agrees to sell school named after Challenger astronaut for $40M

It was the second school in a year to be closed and put up for sale in the school district. [Read more]

N.J. is paying schools to ban cellphones in classrooms. See if your district is on the list.

New Jersey announced its Phone-Free Schools Grant Program on Oct. 1. [Read more]

Large N.J. school district tells students to turn off their phones on the bus

The new policy goes a step beyond restrictions in other districts focusing on the school day, [Read more]