Jefferson Township High School has a strong sporting tradition. Championship plaques and medals from decades of sports achievements fill the school’s hallways. In the gym, banners nearly cover the walls, representing years of student-athlete, coach, and community effort. A huge financial issue in the district could abolish all high school athletics in 2026–2027, threatening that…
A massive plumbing breakdown forced one of Monmouth County’s largest public high schools to close for a week after water inundated classrooms and other places. Red Bank Regional High School in Little Silver will stay closed to in-person instruction after a pipe break on Sunday badly damaged the building. Officials said the unexpected flooding affected…
Northern Valley Regional School District in Bergen County has led New Jersey teacher compensation for years. State statistics show that this district’s typical teacher wage is often approximately $40,000 higher than the state median. Northern Valley Regional attracts talented teachers who want competitive salary and career support due to its high pay. The district has…
As New Jersey enters a new budget cycle under a newly elected governor, Trenton is revisiting a long-standing debate: whether the state has too many school districts and if consolidating some could reduce budgetary pressure. New Jersey has more than 600 school districts, which is unusual and contributes to high local property taxes. Although district…
A local emergency decision prevented a large New Jersey school system from laying off scores of teachers and staff due to a financial crisis. Hackensack municipal leaders supported the school district last week after discovering a $17 million budget gap. Without urgent action, the shortfall might have resulted in 90 teacher and staff layoffs and…
New Jersey is experiencing a severe winter storm that threatens traffic and public safety. Many school districts closed or delayed classes on Monday due to this. The weekend storm brought heavy snow and icing, making early morning school transportation difficult for students, parents, and staff. The weather in New Jersey may vary, but some areas…
Cursive handwriting is being reinstated in New Jersey public schools for grades 3–5. Governor Phil Murphy approved a new state law before his second term ended to make this change. Students must write and understand cursive to employ it in practical and historical contexts, per legislation. As New Jersey prepares for the 250th anniversary of…
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a major cellphone ban into law that would apply to all public school classes. All New Jersey public schools must implement regulations that prohibit students’ use of personal mobile devices in class, according to the bill passed Thursday. Governor Murphy first recommended school cellphone bans about a year ago,…
Flooding in Barton Hall, one of Montclair State University’s privately funded residence halls, has displaced 241 students. A pipe burst on the eighth floor shortly after the autumn semester concluded on December 17, causing floods. Students will need to find new housing since university officials say renovations won’t be finished by January 16, the start…
New Jersey has made significant progress in reducing school-day smartphone use. Recent state legislation mandates tight cellphone prohibitions in K-12 public schools. The move aims to boost classroom concentration and address social media’s mental health and learning effects. Bipartisan legislation passed the state Assembly 63-3 and Senate 37-0. Governor Phil Murphy, who supports the proposal,…
