State and National Education News
NJ.com
NJ has 600+ school districts. Lawmakers debate if many should merge as budget crisis looms /on MSN.com
As New Jersey enters its budget season under a new governor, state lawmakers are weighing whether school district consolidation should be part of the discussion.
Hazing lawsuit against Rutgers students would make history. Is the frat taking action or taking cover?/ on Yahoo.com
A national fraternity plans to sue its former Rutgers University chapter members for allegedly hazing a student who was left critically injured — even as questions linger about what happened that night.
How early does your NJ high school start? See the huge differences across the state/ on MSN.com
It’s cold. It’s dark. And for most New Jersey high schoolers, the alarm clock goes off way too early.
Hackensack OKs plan to avoid large-scale school layoffs. How it works / on MSN.com
The City Council will give $6.5 million to the school board to stabilize the district and prevent large-scale layoffs and disruption stemming from a massive shortfall in the district’s budget that was recently revealed through an audit.
Chilly classrooms force NJ school district to delay opening again / on MSN.com
A Warren County school district grappling with an aging boiler is still on a two-hour delayed opening schedule as New Jersey continues to grapple with frigid conditions.
Ocean Gate School District faces closure after voters reject 27% tax hike / on NJ.com
One of New Jersey’s smallest school districts is facing an uncertain future after voters rejected a steep tax increase officials said was needed to keep its only school open.
NJ Spotlight
Amid takeover fight, Lakewood moves to end high pay, absences
State says more than a decade of monitoring has failed to turn around district.
New Jersey Monitor
Panel hears plea to remove judge who threatened to deport truant students
A judicial panel on Wednesday heard the case of a judge booted off the bench for erupting at students and their parents during truancy hearings in Bound Brook.
NorthJersey.com
Snowballs vs. screens: What do NJ teachers think about snow days?
With so many public schools closed on Monday, Jan. 26, after Sunday’s major snowstorm, NorthJersey.com asked some local K-12 teachers what they think of snow days.
The Carnegie Foundation
College Board and Carnegie Foundation Launch National Effort to Expand Teacher Pipeline for Career-Connected Coursework College Board and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching today announced a new partnership to strengthen the teacher pipeline and expand student access to career-connected coursework.
Hyper Local Education News
TAPinto.net
Parents Push Back Against Alexander Hamilton Academy Closure Amid Paterson Middle School Plan
Parents at Alexander Hamilton Academy (AHA) are voicing strong opposition to the Paterson Public Schools’ decision to close the choice school, as part of Phase 3 of the district’s Middle School Cohort model, which begins in the 2026–2027 school year.
West Essex BOE Honors Governor’s Educators of the Year
The West Essex Middle School Governor’s Educator of the Year is Anthony Lambo.
Board of Education Recognized by Township Council
It was at its Jan. 22 meeting that the town council read a proclamation celebrating January as School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey. The declaration of School Board Recognition Month for this year was made Jan. 7 by the New Jersey School Boards Association.
Why Some Wayne Schools Are Used as Polling Places for Elections Under New Jersey election law, the Township Clerk submits a suggested list of polling locations each year, but the Passaic County Board of Elections makes the final call.
