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Rare Pokémon card found in 25-year-old time capsule at N.J. school

The vintage Pokémon card was one of several items in a time capsule that had been sealed since 2000. [Read more]

Don’t let ICE agents into N.J. schools without the right warrant, state says

Some immigrant activists say New Jersey's new guidelines for schools are too "fuzzy" amid worries about ICE raids. [Read more]

Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

The judge called it "blatantly unconstitutional." [Read more]

Raging fire at N.J. swimming pool manufacturer forces 2 schools to evacuate

Homes and businesses within a one-mile radius of the blaze were evacuated. [Read more]

Don’t allow weed to be sold next to our preschool, N.J. school board tells city

The proposed location of a new cannabis dispensary has ignited a fierce debate among community officials. [Read more]

I was defamed during battle over N.J. principal, ex-school board member says in suit

“We live in an era where social media can destroy lives," an attorney for the former school board member said. [Read more]

The price tag for Rutgers’ first winning season in 9 years? $64.4M.

The Scarlet Knights spent with the Big Ten powers in 2023. Is it sustainable going forward? [Read more]

These 12 N.J. school districts are getting money to experiment with AI

The districts will be using AI to tutor students, train teachers and more. [Read more]

Ex-school nurse gets $115,000 in age bias settlement with N.J. district

She worked at Robbinsville High School from 2019 to 2023. [Read more]

N.J. school briefly evacuated after smoke fills building

The Robert L. Craig School in Moonachie in Bergen County, was evacuated due to smoke from a malfunctioning heating unit. [Read more]

N.J. cops, teachers will get ‘affordable’ apartments under county’s new plan

New public workers are expected to live in the 15-story building for two to three years, then move out when they can afford their own homes. [Read more]

Rutgers’ athletics deficit topped $70M again in 2023-24. But it still wasn’t a record.

Rutgers spent an all-time record to support its athletics teams during the 2023-24 school year. [Read more]

Trump’s birthright citizenship order ‘illegal, unconstitutional,’ N.J. AG says

New Jersey and 17 other states sued to stop executive order from taking effect, citing 14th Amendment. Later in the day, four other states filed their own lawsuit against Trump. [Read more]

N.J. teacher accused of having baby with 13-year-old student is released from jail

Laura Caron, 34, is not a flight risk, a judge said before releasing her to await her sexual assault trial. [Read more]

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

New Jersey schools announced delayed openings due to cleanup of Sunday's snowstorm and frigid overnight temperatures that could turn roads icy. [Read more]

Elon’s not entirely wrong about today’s teachers | Letters

From other readers: A cheer for libraries; a jeer for a flag outlier. [Read more]

Give transfer students the graduation they deserve | Opinion

Transfer portals may work well for collegiate athletes, but that's not always the case for community college students who transfer to four-year-degree schools. [Read more]

Is N.J. Trump-proof? Inside the brewing showdown over his  controversial policies.

From immigration to abortion rights, New Jersey is gearing up to defend its laws against Trump's agenda. [Read more]

Elon Musk is picking fights with New Jersey teachers | Sheneman

Reading comprehension is not Elon Musk’s strong suit. [Read more]

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Discover steps you can take to strengthen new teacher support and build long-term capacity in your district. [Read more]