Trump Administration Cuts $85M In Funds To NJ Schools, Murphy Says

The U.S. Department of Education's action impacts infrastructure projects that would improve student health and safety, the governor said.

5 New Jersey Students Making The Garden State Proud

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to celebrate local star students making a big impact in their communities.

3 NJ Colleges Could Face Antisemitism Penalties, Trump Admin. Warns

Dozens of schools were warned of penalties if they fail to protect Jewish students from antisemitism during pro-Palestinian campus protests.

Trump Prepares Order To Close Dept. Of Education: See NJ Impacts

The executive order could be signed as early as Thursday; a draft emphasizes returning education decisions to the states.

How Proposal To Gut Education Department Could Affect NJ

President Trump campaigned on a pledge to close the department, saying it has been infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists.”

If ICE Comes To School: NJ Issues Guidelines For Educators, Staff

"Every child deserves the right to attend school without fear," Gov. Murphy said.

School Closings, Delays Across NJ For Jan. 21

Frigid temperatures and snowfall have prompted some school districts in New Jersey to announce closures or delayed openings.

NJ's Best Schools 2024: Rankings For High Schools, Elementary, College

Take a look through these "best of" lists, which are compiled to help NJ residents pick the best schools and colleges for their children.

Latest School Test Scores Released In NJ: See Trends, Results

Student test scores continue rebounding, but state averages are still below where they were before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning.

See How Much Your NJ School District Spends Per Student: New Data

Schools budgeted about $20K per student in the 2023/24 school year, but some planned to pay $80K or more. See the cost in your district:

NJ's Best Middle Schools Ranked In New Analysis

These rankings are meant to help parents see if schools provide a quality education and prepare students for the future, the authors said.

The Best Elementary Schools In NJ: See New U.S. News Rankings

U.S. News evaluated 47,573 elementary schools across the nation for their list of the best local schools for young students.

NJ Districts With Highest-Paid School Administrators: See New Data

Data shows there are 117 districts and charter schools whose median administrative salaries were $150,000 or more for 2023/24.

Highest-Paying NJ Schools: See Teacher Salaries By District

The highest-paid teachers in the state made close to $120,000, while teachers at the district with the lowest pay made a median of $50,235.

Meat Recalled For Listeria Shipped To NJ Schools: See Full List

BrucePac has recalled more than 11.7 million pounds​ of meat and poultry products, after routine testing confirmed they may be contaminated.

School Tax Rates Are Highest In These NJ Towns

On average, more than half of residents' property taxes went to their local school districts in 2023. See what your town's share is:

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschools in New Jersey to Host Open Houses

Interested families are invited to tour the schools, meet school leaders, and learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum

NJ's Best Public High Schools Ranked In New Analysis

The latest Niche rankings show the best traditional public high schools in the nation, including magnet and charter schools.

These Are The Best School Districts In NJ, New Ranking Says

Niche's annual rankings are based on test scores, academic performance, and input from students, alumni and parents.

11 NJ Schools Named Blue Ribbon Winners For 2024: See List

​Here are the 11 schools in New Jersey that received the honor of being named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon school:

6 NJ Colleges Among Top 100 In Nation: US News Rankings

The latest rankings evaluated 1,500 colleges and universities using more than a dozen measures of academic quality.

Online School Shooting Threats Spike Across NJ: What To Know

Students as young as 10 have been arrested, as police investigate threats across the state that appear to be linked to social media hoaxes.

Princeton Tops New College Ranking List; 8 Other NJ Schools Included

These colleges "have found many ways to set their students up to succeed," this study by CollegePulse and The Wall Street Journal said.

Meet The 21 'Teachers Of The Year', Representing All Counties In NJ

The NJ Department of Education announced its 2024/25 County Teachers of the Year, showcasing standout educators. Here's the list:

NJ Public Schools Among Top 5 In The Nation, Analysis Says

New Jersey public schools are among the best in the country, according to a newly released analysis from WalletHub.

Harlem Globetrotters Announce 10-Day Residency At American Dream

The 16-game residency at the East Rutherford mega mall will kick off later this summer. Tickets are on sale now.

200+ NJ School Jobs To Be Axed, Despite $44.7M In Last-Ditch State Aid

Millions of dollars in added state aid won’t save scores of jobs in the Garden State. Here are the school districts set to face layoffs:

Here's How Much Teachers In NJ Make, New Data Shows

When adjusted for inflation, the nation's K-12 public school teachers made 5 percent less than they did 10 years ago, according to report.

NJ University Grad Escaped Taliban, Earned Master's Degree In Hiding

Hashmat Vejdani, who fled Afghanistan with his wife and children, shared his family's story with NJ Advance Media.

NJ Schools Calling Police At Record Rate: See Complete Breakdown

Authorities are being called to New Jersey schools at record rates, according to a Patch analysis of school police notification data.

School Layoffs, Sport Program Cuts May Be Avoided Under 2 New Laws

The laws are set to to aid the 140 school districts experiencing reductions in aid under S2, the governor's office said.

These NJ Towns Pay The Highest School Taxes: New Data

Residents paid an average of $9,803 in property taxes last year, more than half of that going to schools. Here is how much you paid:

These NJ Superintendents Make $100K Over National Average

Some of these are educators who made more than $300,000, the data shows.

NJ Among 10 Best States For Education, New Report Says

According to U.S. News latest ranking, New Jersey excels in areas such as preschool enrollment, college readiness, and more.

NJ Schools With The Worst Attendance Record: See Full District List

The rate of chronic absenteeism, or missing at least 10 percent of school days in a year, is rising in NJ, according to the latest DOE data.

Highest-Performing NJ Public Schools Revealed In New Report

Was your school district ranked high during the 2022-23 school year? See the full list.

Lowest-Performing NJ Schools Revealed In New Report

Was your school district ranked low during the 2022-23 school year? See the full list.

These Are The Best High Schools In NJ: U.S. News

Is your local district home to one of the top high schools in New Jersey? See which high schools stand out as the best.

New NJ School Performance Reports Released: See District Rankings

If you want to check how your New Jersey school district ranked among others during the 2022-23 school year, here’s your chance.

57 More School Districts Get Free Tutoring In NJ

Schools are "already seeing meaningful improvements from this program" after the first round of grants in November, officials said.