Here is the latest New Jersey education news from Nj.com and NJ Advance Media.
New Jersey Education News
The New Jersey-born gymnast will “share her story of perseverance, overcoming adversity and staying true to herself” with the Class of 2025, the school said. [Read more]
Low-income districts like Newark would be hit hardest by Trump administration's proposed changes, advocates say. [Read more]
A school principal begged the school board to approve the huge tax hike because she can't "run this school safely if I lose any more staff." [Read more]
Should New Jersey require people to be 21 to bet on horses, play bingo and buy lottery tickets? A state task force has new recommendations. [Read more]
Rowan University is taking precautions on campus after recent "flash mob activity." [Read more]
"These cuts are deep. Indeed, the impact is catastrophic," the school superintendent said. [Read more]
Gov. Phil Murphy was asked to put his name in the mix to lead the state university after the departure of Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway. [Read more]
Rutgers University announced a slate of commencement speakers and honorary degree awardees Thursday. [Read more]
The decision may force the school district to cut staff, delay projects and dip into its emergency funds, local officials said. [Read more]
The superintendent also proposed ending extracurricular activities and field trips. [Read more]