Star-Ledger

• N.J. colleges, unions spent $2M pushing higher education bond question
• 2 women shot outside Essex County College gym

 Asbury Park Press

• 2012 events pave way for 2013 changes in state's schools
• Stafford anti-bullying program garners spotlight
• PHOTO DIARY: Jackson Memorial Band heads to Tournament of Roses Parade

 Record/North Jersey Herald News

• You're the star
• Annual 'Olde English Feast' held in Jefferson
• Ridgewood students travel to China
• Vernon High School bakes Bow Wow Biscuits for the Holidays
• Unattended backpack leads to high school evacuation
• Experts: Trained police needed for school security

 NewJerseyNewsroom.com

• Teaching Cursive in N.J. may be Written Off as the Debate Heats Up

 Atlantic City Press

• Egg Harbor Township high schoolers put stickers on beer cases to fight teen drinking

 Courier News/Home News Tribune

• Area students compete in U.S. storm water contest
• Year of change makes for new normal in NJ schools

 South Jersey Times

• Salem Middle School Choir performs at SCREA luncheon

 Express-Times

• Lopatcong Township School Board discusses security in wake of Connecticut shooting