Rutgers University Will Raise Tuition; $5.1B Budget Approved

Here’s how much tuition and fees will cost for a typical full-time Rutgers student in New Brunswick, Newark and Camden.

Newark Public School Students Gifted Keyboards Through Music Foundation

Ten students at First Avenue Elementary School each received brand new keyboards.

Newark School Board, Supervisors Union Reach Contract Agreement

Newark school officials have reached a tentative deal with a union that represents principals, vice principals and other supervisors.

Pillar College Scholarship Aids Future Black Male School Teachers

“The teacher shortage is rampant throughout New Jersey and across the country. In the urban areas, the prospect is worse.”

Newark Students Protest Against State Closure: ‘Save Our School’

Parents, students and staff at University Heights Charter School continue to protest and rally as a state shutdown looms.

Newark’s Teacher Of Year Is Giving Students A Big Jump On High School

A middle school science teacher in Newark is among dozens to be honored by the district. See the full list here.

New High School In Newark Will Train Budding Architects, Designers

Newark’s newest school is expected to give a boost to students who want to pursue careers in architecture, engineering and interior design.

Newark School’s Charter Revoked; 700 Families ‘Frantically Scrambling’

"On short notice, the education commissioner intends to close a locally founded public school that has served the community for 16 years."

Newark Schools Try To Attract New Teachers With $62K Starting Salary

Nationwide teacher shortages during the “Great Resignation” have also affected classrooms in Newark’s public schools.

Newark Schools Were At 'Heightened Alert' Before Texas Shooting: León

The Newark school district saw “yet another extensive review of its safety protocols” after the shooting, Superintendent Roger León said.

New Partnership In Essex County Paves Pathway For Future Doctors

Essex County College, Caldwell University and St. George’s University created a new pathway to get a medical degree at SGU.

Newark Elementary Student Brought Loaded Gun To School: Police

Police safeguarded the handgun and school administrators notified the child’s guardian. No injuries were reported, authorities said.

Newark Teen Nails Down Highly Competitive Gates Scholarship

A student at Arts High School in Newark was among 300 winners who emerged from a field of 37,000 applicants across the nation.

$1M Will Buy ‘Debt-Free’ College Degree For 40 Newark Students

Dozens of students in the Brick City will get a “debt-free” degree at Saint Elizabeth University under a new pilot program.

Science Park, Technology High Schools In Newark Earn District’s Praise

The two schools have repeatedly found themselves atop U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best High Schools” list.

Several Newark Schools Rate High On U.S. News 'Best High School' List

The U.S. News and World Report list leans heavily on standardized tests. Several Newark schools earned top marks in New Jersey this year.

Newark Schools Will Hire Retired Teachers, Make New Pathway For Others

Superintendent: “We are excited about the ability to hire retired teachers and to provide a pathway for new teachers to get certified.”

2022 Newark School Election: Vote Nears For Board, Budget

Who are the candidates? Will the budget raise or lower taxes? Here’s what you need to know about this year’s school election in Newark.

Newark Teachers Union Holds Humongous Pizza Party For Staff

The union expected to order nearly 2,000 pizzas. One supporter called it a “quintessential New Jersey gesture of appreciation.”

Newark Will Pay For 40 Students To Attend Saint Elizabeth University

Dozens of deserving students in Newark will get a “debt-free” college education through a new pilot program.

William H. Horton Elementary School Unveils New 'Learning Lab'

Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School in Newark recently unveiled a new "Verizon Innovative Learning Lab.'

No Tax Increase In Massive Newark School Budget: What To Know

Newark got more than $1 billion in state school aid. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s proposed budget.

Newark Board Of Education Hosts 1st Women's Leadership Conference

This past Saturday, March 19, 2022, the Newark Board of Education's Deputy Superintendent, Nicole T. Johnson, proudly hosted The First A ...

A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Running For Newark School Board In 2022

The “Moving Newark Schools Forward Team” also includes Daniel Gonzalez and Crystal Williams.

Longtime Math Teacher In Newark Announces Run For School Board

For Thomas Luna, the classroom has always been a place to channel his penchant for hard work.

NY Giants Star Rolls Out New ‘Breakfast Cart’ At Newark School

The pathway to a successful school day is paved with a good breakfast. Just ask New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton.

Newark Board Of Education: Grab-N-Go Breakfast Cart Unveiled At Newark School Of Global Studies By Darius Slayton Of The New York Giants

[NEWARK, N.J. (March 11, 2022)] On Thursday, March 10th at 9:00 am, the Newark School of Global Studies unveiled a new Grab-n-Go breakfa ...

NJ Gives Parents More Time To File COVID Special Education Claims

The battle to regain crucial services their kids lost during pandemic shutdowns continues for many New Jersey parents.

Essex County Will Get Most School Aid In NJ By Wide Margin

Essex County is getting the most state aid for schools under the Murphy administration’s plan … and it’s not even close.

Newark Will Get More School Aid From NJ Under Murphy Plan

More than $19B in state aid is coming to New Jersey towns and cities. Here’s what Newark will get, and what it means for property taxes.

Decorated Youth Advocate In Newark Launches Bid For School Board

Allison James-Frison has overcome violence, tragedy and homelessness. Now, she’s got a new goal: getting elected to the Newark school board.

NJ School Mask Mandate Ends, But Some Districts Stand Firm

Students across New Jersey left behind a familiar school supply item when they returned to classrooms on Monday: their face masks.

Newark Board Of Education: AFT Grants Stipend To East Side And University High School Students In The Red Hawks Rising Teacher Academy P ...

[Newark, NJ - February 15, 2022] What started as a conversation in 2019 to create a pipeline of internal teacher candidates by developin ...

Newark Gets $6.5 Million To Make Repairs At 3 Schools

Newark School Board President: “Improvements such as these typically come at the expense of having to cut back on other opportunities.”

Newark Families Will Be Notified If School Mask Policy Changes

New Jersey’s face mask mandate for K-12 schools is set to expire in March. Here’s an update on the situation in Newark.

Make $100K Or Less? Rutgers-Newark Caps Tuition For Many Students

Rutgers-Newark is capping tuition/fee costs at $5,000 a year for households that earn $100,000 or less.

Meet The New President Of NJIT In Newark: Video

Teik Lim will replace Joel Bloom, who will step down from his post at the helm of the New Jersey Institute of Technology at the end of June.

Job Fair In Newark Seeks Substitute Teachers, Teacher Aides

Want to teach in the Newark Public School District? Here’s a good chance to get your foot in the door.

Newark Board Of Education: Make West Side High School Your #1 Choice

Today, we continue our series on the six comprehensive high schools in Newark. The Newark Enrolls application process closes on February ...

Newark Board Of Education: Make Central High School Your #1 Choice

This series continues our efforts to highlight the six comprehensive high schools in Newark before the Newark Enrolls application proces ...