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Library at N.J. university getting a $19.5 million renovation
Library at N.J. university getting a $19.5 million renovation

The renovated space will feature a café, tutoring and career development services, media recording studios, quiet study zones and a special collections archive and gallery. [Read more]

Why Linda McMahon’s whitewashed history agenda threatens N.J. education | Opinion
Why Linda McMahon’s whitewashed history agenda threatens N.J. education | Opinion

This is comparable to presenting German history without addressing the rise of the Nazi regime. [Read more]

Trump education leader imitates Hulk Hogan at ‘patriotic’ school assembly as protestors boo outside
Trump education leader imitates Hulk Hogan at ‘patriotic’ school assembly as protestors boo outside

The visit from President Donald Trump's education secretary — and co-founder of the WWE — sparked a backlash among parents who questioned why conservative organizations were associated with the school [Read more]

N.J. students are finally beating pre-pandemic test scores in one surprising subject
N.J. students are finally beating pre-pandemic test scores in one surprising subject

New Jersey education officials had some rare positive news when they released statewide standardized test scores this week. [Read more]

These N.J. parents are keeping their kids home as Trump official hosts ‘patriotic’ school assembly
These N.J. parents are keeping their kids home as Trump official hosts ‘patriotic’ school assembly

Some families are rejecting the Trump administration's "History Rocks!" tour over its connections to conservative groups like Moms for Liberty and Turning Point USA. [Read more]

Parents furious as ‘patriotic’ event tied to Charlie Kirk comes to N.J. school. ‘I’m absolutely speechless.’
Parents furious as ‘patriotic’ event tied to Charlie Kirk comes to N.J. school. ‘I’m absolutely speechless.’

Families were told their public school kids will be part of the Trump Administration's nationwide history tour tied to Turning Point USA and other conservative groups. [Read more]

N.J. school closings, delayed openings due to snow, ice for Tuesday (Dec. 2, 2025)
N.J. school closings, delayed openings due to snow, ice for Tuesday (Dec. 2, 2025)

Five New Jersey counties are under winter weather alerts with the potential for the first significant snowfall of the season. [Read more]

Education Week

EdRecruiter 2026 Survey Results: How School Districts are Finding and Keeping Talent

Discover the latest K-12 hiring trends from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of job seekers and district HR professionals. [Read more]

Squeeze More Learning Time Out of the School Day

Learn how to increase learning time for your students by identifying and minimizing classroom disruptions. [Read more]

Supporting Struggling Readers in Middle and High School

Join this free virtual event to learn more about policy, data, research, and experiences around supporting older students who struggle to read. [Read more]

Work Flexibility, Leader Stability Keys to High Teacher Morale

Education Week and the Boston Globe partnered on an event exploring the "State of Teaching" project. [Read more]

States Consider District Consolidations as Student Enrollment Drops

Rural educators say the decision to combine school districts is a matter of local control. [Read more]

Supreme Court to Weigh Birthright Citizenship. Why It Matters to Schools

The justices will review President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, a move that could affect schools. [Read more]

Superintendents Think a Lot About Money, But Few Say It's One of Their Strengths

A new survey also highlights how male and female superintendents approach the job differently. [Read more]

We Asked Executives What Skills Young Workers Are Missing. Here's What They Said

Students need to learn how to solve problems, manage conflict, and be more curious. [Read more]

Give Students Meaningful, Work-Oriented Learning, U.S. Executives Say

A mix of in-school and workplace learning will help students prepare for a fast-changing world. [Read more]

The Three Big Misconceptions About Student Engagement (Opinion)

For teachers, engagement is the holy grail. But what if we’re thinking about it all wrong? [Read more]