College Financial Aid Applications In Jersey City Area: Compare To NJ

See how FAFSA applications changed for Jersey City area high schools.

2 Jersey City Colleges Selected For Transfer Student Project

The Transfer Intensive is a one-year initiative that supports partnerships between community colleges and four-year universities.

Jersey City Schools Supt. Franklin Walker To Retire in January

Walker has worked in the school district for 48 years.

Jersey City Schools Closed Tuesday Due To Storm

Superintendent Franklin Walker issued the announcement of the closure Monday night.

2 Jersey City Schools Named Best In NJ For K-8: U.S. News

One middle school and one elementary school in Jersey City were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

NJCU's Gothic Rack Provides Students With Professional Attire

Located at the student union, the new venture provides free clothing for interviews, career fairs, networking events and the workplace.

Hudson County Community College Earns $3M Grant

The grant will enable the college to expand educational opportunities with a focus on Latino students.

Jersey City Officials Cut Ribbon On New P.S. 16 Annex

Jersey City's P.S. 16 annex officially opened on Friday, alleviating overcrowding in the downtown school.

Jersey City Public Schools Have Seen 11 COVID Cases Since Start

"All the schools are open with in-person learning, and we have a few students identified as close contacts," district officials said.

Jersey City Students Make National Merit Scholarship Semifinals

The semifinalists for the 2022 scholarship program have been announced, including 22 from New Jersey.

6M K95, Surgical Masks Available For NJ School Districts

Anyone inside a school in New Jersey will be required to wear a mask for the start of the school year.

Thinking About Homeschooling NJ? Here's What You Need To Know

The pandemic had some parents rethink the way their children learn and take a closer look at homeschooling.

New Jersey City University To Unveil New Fort Monmouth Location

NJCU’s new location will expand bachelor's and master's degree offerings along the Jersey Shore.

These 2 Jersey City High Schools Won Summer Jam Tickets

All vaccinated students at Dickinson High School and McNair Academic can pick up their free Summer Jam tickets.

Jersey City Charter School Earns State Lighthouse Award

The award recognizes districts and charters that have demonstrated measurable progress toward equitable outcomes in a specific area.

Vaccinated Jersey City Students Could Win Summer Jam Tickets

The two high schools with the highest vaccination rate will win tickets to the HOT 97 Summer Jam concert for all vaccinated students.

Jersey City Schools Stress Vaccine Importance In Return Message

The district is asking parents to "make every effort to get yourself and your children 12-years-old and above vaccinated."

Back To School: Jersey City Schools 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Jersey City can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Jersey City Schools Stick To Return Plan, Mask Recommendation

The CDC issued new guidance recommending vaccinated people wear masks indoors.

Jersey City Middle Schooler Honored By NJ's Teen Media Contest

Tian Hu, a student from Academy 1 Middle School, won third place for his piece "A Year's Change, a Mother's Support."

Hudson County Community College Forgives $4.8M In Debt

The college expunged outstanding debt for 4,800 students, using funds from the CARES Act.

Hudson County Community College Gets $499K In COVID-19 Funding

A total of 35 schools will receive $28.5 million in funding, which will support the launch of a new grant program. Here's what we know.

New Jersey City University Gets $498K In COVID-19 Funding

A total of 35 schools will receive $28.5 million in funding, which will support the launch of a new grant program. Here's what we know.

Jersey City Board of Ed Announces Meeting For Admissions Overview

The meeting is the first of two that will discuss the admissions process at McNair High and Infinity Institute.

H.S. Students Study Business Case with Harvard MBA and S’well CEO

Jersey City’s McNair Academic HS History Class Delves into Real-life Business Case with Volunteer Mentors in Cases in the Classroom program

FAFSA Completions Down In NJ: How Jersey City Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Jersey City area high schools.

No Mask Mandate, For Now, For Jersey City Schools In The Fall

District officials said they will strongly encourage the use of masks, but are waiting for the state Dept. of Education's updated guidance.

Jersey City Board Of Ed May Change Admissions At McNair, Infinity

The board discussed, at the last meeting, changing the admissions process to allow for more socio-economic diversity in the schools.

Jersey City High School Senior Designs New Fire Department Decal

Chrissalina Colon designed the decal in her Fine Arts and Digital Media class at Ferris High School.

Jersey City To Host 50+ Sites Offering Free Summer Meals To Youth

The summer food service program will offer free, healthy meals to Jersey City youth age 18 and younger from June 28th through August 27th.

Jersey City Teachers Union Blood Drive Will Honor Mussab Ali

Board of Education President Mussab Ali is battling Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Jersey City Student Files Civil Rights Lawsuit After Racist Rant

The lawsuit is against the Jersey City Board of Education, Dickinson High School officials and teacher Howard Zlotkin.

Jersey City School Grant Secures Vision Screenings For Students

The $15,000 grant will be used for vision screenings for 400 students over the 2021-2022 school year.

Hudson County Community College Earns $300K Grant

The college was awarded the National Science Foundation's ‘New to Advanced Technical Education’ Award which includes a $300,000 grant.

3 Jersey City Public School Teachers Resign Amid Controversy

The Dickinson High School teacher who was recorded in a racist rant against Black students resigned.

Jersey City High School Seniors Gear Up For 2021 JC Arts Showcase

The senior art show is a week for Jersey City's senior high school students in the JC Arts program to show their final projects.

Jersey City Students Earn Associates In College Program

This is the first group of students to complete the district's collaborative Early College Admissions Program.

Jersey City Teacher Honored In Student Essay Contest

Amy Garrett of Explore Middle School was given a $500 sponsorship check from Applebee's after her students nominated her.

Hudson County Community College Hold Online, In-Person Grad Event

Virtual and in-person 2021 commencement celebrations will take place all week for Hudson County Community College graduates.

Jersey City Public Schools Plan To Follow State In Fall Reopening

Superintendent Franklin Walker said the reopening at the end of the year has helped prep the district for the fall.