A community-led reading programme in Newark is helping children strengthen their reading skills while giving them a safe place to learn, grow, and build confidence. What started as a simple idea to encourage children to read more has become a meaningful support system for dozens of families, especially in the city’s South Ward, where many…
Strong SAT performance continues to highlight academic excellence at several traditional public high schools across New Jersey, according to the latest data released by the New Jersey Department of Education. While selective magnet and specialised schools often dominate statewide rankings, a number of regular-admission public high schools are proving that exceptional academic achievement is possible…
Three public school districts in New Jersey have received state funding to examine whether working more closely with neighboring districts could improve educational services while making better use of taxpayer dollars. The grants are intended to support detailed studies that will help local leaders decide if regionalization or district consolidation could benefit their communities in…
Rider University will officially end its long-standing academic partnership with Sanda University in Shanghai later this year, bringing a 21-year international education programme to a close. The decision comes as the New Jersey-based private university continues to address financial challenges while working to strengthen its long-term stability. The partnership, known as the Sanda-Rider Cooperative Program,…
A well-known public library in Somerset County is preparing to close its current location at the end of July after library officials raised concerns about the condition of the building and the safety of its indoor environment. The decision has led to a public disagreement between library leaders and local government officials, with both sides…
A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that public school districts can prohibit teachers from displaying political campaign signs on school property during the school day, saying the policy is a lawful way to maintain a politically neutral educational environment for students. The decision reverses an earlier lower court ruling that found a policy adopted…
Roselle residents will soon decide whether to approve a major school investment aimed at solving years of overcrowding across the district. A special bond referendum scheduled for Sept. 15 will ask voters to support funding for a new elementary school and several district-wide improvement projects designed to better serve students and the community. According to…
A major change is coming to Christian education in Cape May County as two private faith-based schools have agreed to merge into a single K-12 campus. The decision comes after years of financial difficulties and declining student enrollment at Southern Cape Christian Academy, creating a new opportunity to strengthen Christian education for local families. Westminster…
NEWARK, N.J. — Hundreds of students in New Jersey’s largest public school district are leaving high school with more than a diploma in hand. Members of the Newark Public Schools Class of 2026 celebrated a remarkable academic achievement this week, with 194 graduates earning college degrees before officially completing high school. The students accomplished this…
Residents across New Jersey are seeing important developments unfold in both education and local government, as a school district moves forward with a major staffing reorganization while a Jersey Shore community responds to a data security incident. One of the most significant updates comes from Belleville Public Schools, where district officials have introduced a reorganization…
