NJ Schools

Early data shows disturbing learning loss trends that could impact a generation of NJ children

William Scully, who worked at Sterling High School, was getting out of his car along the highway when he was struck by a passing motorist, State Police said.

Michael Wagner has taught science at Pope John High School in Sparta, a private school for grades 8-12. He is also accused of keeping a collection of child pornography on personal devices.

It's not quite what you think

Shaina Brenner, who teaches second graders at Elms Elementary School, was surprised to be presented with a Milken Educator Award.

Newark, NJ schools are offering $92,000 to retired teachers for them to return to the classroom to fill a teacher shortage for the 2022-2023 school year.

Download and customize this letter to opt out your child from New Jersey's controversial sex-ed classes

Senior athlete, Aaron Van Trease of St. John Vianney High School was injured — while in a separate game, Marlboro High School's quarterback suffered a knee injury. Both were just days after the death of 16-year-old football player, Xavier McClain of Linden.

There's efforts to get even more New Jersey districts to consider observing the Hindu religious holiday for all students, moving forward.

Total spending per pupil in New Jersey's public schools increased 7.1% during the 2020-21 school year to a statewide average of $24,543.

Of the 297 schools chosen nationwide from a pool of up to 420 applicants, nine New Jersey schools in eight different counties in the Garden State were recognized as "exemplary high-performing schools."

The state took control of the district in 1989 and appointed a superintendent who had all decision making power.