School Leader (1/20/26)
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The Wildwood Board of Education recognized several educators with the School Leader award.
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NJ school bus safety push left out critical reforms, mom says
In his final days in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed several bills into law aimed at improving disability rights and transportation safety for New Jersey residents, advocates said.
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NJ won’t let schools go remote — even if we get 12+ inches of snow. Here’s why.
New York City public schools have already announced they will offer remote learning on Monday if this weekend’s huge snowstorm lives up to expectations. But that option remains unavailable for New Jersey public schools.
Huge NJ school district dug itself into $13M hole by spending cash it never had, audit finds
New Jersey’s state auditor found Perth Amboy’s school district had a budget deficit of more than $13 million because local officials spent money the district didn’t actually have, according to a report scheduled to be presented Thursday.
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Hackensack school district threatens layoffs amid $17M budget deficit The Board of Education is suing its former superintendent over financial crisis
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Newark Schools Await DOE Guidance on Implementing Cellphone Ban
Newark Public School officials have not explained how staff will enforce a new state law banning student use of cellphones during school hours, saying only that the district will follow the guidance provided by the Commissioner for the state Department of Education.
Testing Rebound: Many Camden Schools Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels As Other State Scores Lag
While New Jersey’s public schools have yet to fully rebound from the pandemic and reach pre-COVID test scores, some schools in Camden have shown recovery and even improvement, according to a Camden Education Fund analysis of the scores.
New Providence School District Receives AP Honor Roll Gold Award
The AP Honor Roll Gold Award is a recognition of schools that expand students’ access to AP courses while helping students earn college credit and build skills that prepare them for their college success.
Berkeley Heights School Safety Lawsuit Puts Parental Rights, Transparency in Spotlight
A lawsuit stemming from a November 2022 Board of Education meeting and a school safety incident was formally addressed during recent Board of Education meetings.
Hackensack BOE Auditor Finds Prior Misuse of Budget Funds
The Hackensack Public School District Auditor, Steven Wielkotz, reported that between 2020 and 2026, $47.5 million of fund balance was used in budgets to offset spending, which is now zero.
“Chat and Chew” Brings Dr. King’s Youthful Journey to Life for East Orange Campus High School Young Men East Orange Campus High School was transformed into a powerful space for reflection, mentorship, and inspiration during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Quarter Zip Wednesday – Chat and Chew, held on Wednesday, January 21.
