New Jersey Education News

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New Jersey Education News

N.J. names 11 Blue Ribbon Schools — after Trump administration kills national honor

See the list of new Blue Ribbon Schools after New Jersey stepped in to preserve the recognition for top local districts. [Read more]

Repeat campus intruder from N.J. gets 17 years for touching sleeping student in Florida

Jon Cannon, who previously served time for similar crimes at New Jersey colleges, was caught after entering an unlocked dorm room at New College of Florida. [Read more]

The school tax bill is $0 in these unusual N.J. towns. Here’s why.

While most New Jersey homeowners watch their property taxes climb each year, residents in two municipalities don't pay a cent for schools. [Read more]

Parents of shuttered Newark arts school hope for answers at Saturday town hall

The families are demanding accountability and information after the 57-year-old performing arts academy closed abruptly and laid off all faculty last month, citing "financial concerns." [Read more]

A major N.J. university is on ‘probation.’ Here’s what that means for students.

The university's students face uncertainty as the school slashes faculty positions and cuts all employee salaries by 14% to avoid losing accreditation. [Read more]

N.J. university in financial crisis will lay off 40 professors, cut everyone’s pay

The university's president says the school must make "urgent and severe choices" after it was placed on probation by its accreditor. [Read more]

These 2 N.J. towns average a staggering $16K in school taxes. See where your town ranks.

New Jersey property taxes are continuing to rise with school taxes making up the majority of the bill in many towns. [Read more]

N.J. professor: AI won’t replace learning if we prepare students to lead, not cheat

Schools must adopt clear value statements about learning and academic integrity and ensure that students have the social-emotional competencies to use the technology in prosocial ways .“ [Read more]

N.J. school district adds 10 electric buses to replace aging diesel vehicles

The fleet consists of seven 24-passenger buses and three 54-passenger buses. [Read more]

The trades are trending — now our schools need to catch up | Opinion

We must convince students that a career in the trades is not a fallback. It’s often the best choice for millions of young adults across the country. [Read more]

Former custodian files suit against Edison Board of Education, citing discrimination

The woman alleges she was harassed, discriminated against, and retaliated against while working as a custodian for the Edison school district. [Read more]

N.J. school locker room wall collapsed on varsity athlete, ending his career. Now he’s suing.

Jackson Yakata was a varsity football and wrestling player before a locker room wall at his high school came crashing down on him. [Read more]

Newark School of the Arts closes abruptly after 57 years, shocking the community

In a statement, the after-school academy's board president called the cancellation of classes and the firing of every instructor "a temporary pause" for restructuring. [Read more]