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With heavy snow and ice in the forecast, New Jersey schools face closures instead of remote learning — a rule critics say no longer fits a post-pandemic world.

A Mercer County school district is investigating a suspected wire fraud scheme after nearly $180,000 in payments tied to construction projects vanished, going unnoticed for more than a year. Officials

From magnet academies to neighborhood schools, New Jersey’s top high schools are redefining public education.

New Jersey is introducing grants for school districts, enforcing strict cellphone restrictions for students. The program, called the Phone-Free Schools Grant Program, rewards districts that require students to store cellphones

Jersey City schools will ban cellphones in classrooms starting October 1. The school board approved the policy unanimously on Thursday. Certain students with disabilities or health issues will be exempt.

A viral video of a woman taking a home run ball from a child during a Phillies-Marlins game has sparked national outrage. Following the social media blow-up, rumors that she

Several New Jersey high schools have earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 rankings, with one STEM program named the best in the country. High Technology High School

New Jersey once again tops the nation when it comes to education. A new ranking released by U.S. News & World Report listed NJ as having the best education in

The Trump administration is rescinding a Biden-era influx of federal funding for NJ School districts. The administration has revoked $85 million in funding for 20 districts, cutting resources intended for

Tensions are heating up inside of a NJ school district after the local Board of Education proposed a school property tax increase. The Plainfield, NJ BOE approved a move raising