New Jersey Education News

Here is the latest New Jersey education news from Nj.com and NJ Advance Media.

New Jersey Education News

Jersey Shore lab is in peril because of Trump freeze on $5M, Congressman says

Pallone said a vital system at the marine lab could fail come spring. [Read more]

N.J. school districts can’t enact controversial new policies about transgender kids — for now, court says

Several school districts want to change their transgender policies to require school staff to notify parents when their children want to change their gender identity at school. [Read more]

Catholic Church hires law firm to review controversial report tied to Seton Hall president

The move comes after New Jersey lawmakers called on Seton Hall University to release the 2019 confidential report that allegedly said the school’s new president knew of sexual abuse allegations [Read more]

N.J. school district will close for Eagles Super Bowl parade

"We recognize the significance of this historic event," the school district said, announcing it will close Friday for people to go to the parade. [Read more]

I was fired for refusing to alter special ed kids’ test scores, N.J. teacher says in lawsuit

The teacher alleges she was pressured to alter test scores to make fewer students eligible for special education amid budget constraints. [Read more]

These N.J. school districts have a delayed opening as Eagles fans sleep off Super Bowl win

At least five school districts are opening late to help cut down on student and staff absences after the late-night Eagles win. [Read more]

N.J. high school relocates classes due to foul smell

"The odor continued and intensified,” the acting principal said in a letter to the community. [Read more]

Rutgers U. agrees to $1.2 million settlement after campus cop’s explosive lawsuit

The officer said he was fired for calling out fellow cops’ illegal activities. [Read more]

N.J. teachers wear ‘Gulf of America’ shirts to school. Controversy ensues.

One teacher took to social media to say the t-shirts were extremely offensive. [Read more]

Will N.J. district close its middle school? School board schedules vote.

District officials say they want to close the building and rent it out to save money. [Read more]

Teachers need to hunt for new jobs in N.J. school district that may go broke, union says

If more state aid is not provided by Feb. 22 to offset a $19 million deficit, the district will run out of money, school officials warned. [Read more]

From hoagies to higher ed: Wawa CEO tapped for big honor at N.J. university

Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens grew up in Vineland, less than 20 miles from Rowan University's campus. [Read more]

N.J. school district on the brink of shutting down a middle school

It would to be the second school building to close in the district in less than a year due to state budget cuts. [Read more]

More N.J. school districts announce delayed openings after Super Bowl

The school districts said they are trying to avoid a high number of absences by allowing students and staff more time to sleep after the Eagles face the Chiefs on [Read more]