NJSBA NEWS & INFORMATION
School Board Notes, 6/3/25
Students Compete in STEAM Tank Finals; NJ Senate Approves Education-Related Bills
NEW JERSEY EDUCATION NEWS
NJ Spotlight
Murphy plans to axe summer tuition aid for college students
In place since 2023, community colleges see the aid as crucial to keeping students on track.
Trump budget cut list revealed
Documents quietly released on Friday detail aim to slash billions more in next budget cycle.
NorthJersey.com
NJ school segregation lawsuit: Appellate court ruling blocked
The suit says NJ schools are segregated, resulting in disproportionate impacts on Black and Latino students in low-income areas. At the core of the lawsuit is its challenge to the state’s residency statute, which assigns students to schools based on the municipality they reside in.
Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN
Camden school district plans to lay off 117 employees July 1 to close a $91 million budget deficit, marking its most sweeping job cuts in recent years.
TAPinto.net
Plainfield Public Schools Officially Acquire BUF Properties for Around $11 million
Plainfield Public Schools Acquires BUF I and BUF II: A Landmark Investment in Early Childhood Education and Community Engagement.
NATIONAL EDUCTION NEWS
Associated Press on MSN
Education Department says it will not garnish Social Security of student loan borrowers in default
Borrowers who have defaulted on their federal student loans will no longer be at risk of having their Social Security benefits garnished, an Education Department spokesperson said Tuesday.
Education Week
What’s Happening to Federal Money for Teacher Training?
Federal teacher-training grants have been delayed and may be consolidated or eliminated in fiscal 2026.
A Court Told Trump to Reverse Ed. Dept. Layoffs. Will It Happen?
The administration has made clear it intends to push back on the judge’s order.
Teachers, Parents, or Peers: Who Motivates Students Most to Pursue STEM?
Encouragement from adults is crucial for motivating students in STEM.
How a School Has Changed Its Menu After Losing USDA Funds for Local Food (Video)
The change has forced menu changes in this district, and local farmers have lost business.
