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. sues Trump over massive education funding freeze. He’s ‘acting like a king,’ A.G. says.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin calls the withholding of federal education funds illegal, affecting programs for immigrant children and students with special needs. [Read more]

N.J. university just slashed out-of-state tuition by $8,700 for these 5 states

Kean University, New Jersey's third largest state university, wants to entice more students from neighboring states with the discount. [Read more]

Trump’s voucher plan hurts N.J.’s public schools, rewards the rich | Opinion

This plan is a tax shelter for the wealthy, not a lifeline for the disadvantaged. [Read more]

N.J. school with $600K-a-year superintendent loses legal battle, must close

The school previously enrolled about 600 students. [Read more]

N.J. principal was just named the best in the nation

The veteran educator, who recently launched a successful podcast, is the first New Jersey winner of the prestigious award in at least a decade. [Read more]

N.J. is ending half-day kindergarten forever. It could save some parents thousands.

New Jersey's ambitious plan will also add 20,000 pre-K seats this year alone, saving some families significant childcare costs. [Read more]

2 tiny New Jersey school districts just found an unusual way to cut costs

One town says it will save taxpayers $42,000 next year by sharing another school district's superintendent. [Read more]

Ex-Westfield school board member wins legal challenge over pro-Palestinian posts

A New Jersey court dismissed an ethics complaint against a former Westfield school board member over pro-Palestinian posts [Read more]

School with one of N.J.’s highest paid superintendents fighting state to stay open

The school's founder recently made more than $600,000 in total compensation [Read more]

N.J. school attorney who was paid over $6M in unusually high contract can’t return to job, judge says

A judge denied the district’s request to keep its longtime attorney on staff while a legal battle over his contract plays out. [Read more]