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Department of Education Takes Major Step Dismantling: Sources
The Department of Education Tuesday announced a major step in the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the agency — moving special education services and civil rights responsibilities to the departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Justice (DOJ), respectively.
Chalkbeat
Parents oppose plan to shift special education oversight: ‘We didn’t want this to happen’
Parents and disability advocates say moving key special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services was not a surprise, but it flies in the face of what they told Education Department officials.
NJ.com on MSN.com
These 8 NJ colleges are in serious financial trouble, new report warns
More than half of New Jersey’s private four-year colleges are in financial trouble, according to a new Forbes report that gives eight institutions its lowest possible grade for fiscal health.
NorthJersey.com on Yahoo.com
Meet June’s ‘Nicholas Markets Fresh Grocer Amazing Teacher’ winner
A 13-year veteran English teacher at Fair Lawn High School is one of only 10 state finalists for the annual Princeton Prize for Distinguished Secondary School Teaching.
Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN.com
Collingswood’s James Garfield Elementary School set to close due to budget cuts
Tucked away on a bustling tree-lined Collingswood street, James A. Garfield Elementary has been the center of its South Jersey neighborhood for more than a century.
TAPinto.net
Glen Rock School Board Approves Armed Guards Beginning September 2026
The Board of Education will have armed security guards for the 2026-27 school year, after a 6-1 vote that approved a resolution for “the arming of security guards.
HCRHS School Board Approves Resolution Seeking Relief From Rising Healthcare Costs
The Hunterdon Central Regional High School board of education did its part at a recent board of education meeting to alert the state legislature and Gov. Mikie Sherrill about the spiking cost of insuring the health of school employees.
Readington Set to Investigate First Book Challenge Under New Policy
Readington Township Public Schools has received its first book challenge under Policy and Regulation 2535, and the board of education voted June 9 to appoint member Justina Ryan to the committee that will review the book.
Many students currently use e-bikes to travel to and from school, but changes to New Jersey e-bike laws may impact that for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year in September.
Lenape H.S. Students Celebrate Teachers at Annual End-Of-Year Crystal Apple Awards Ceremony
Lenape High School students recently honored a special group of teachers at a special end-of-year ceremony that took place last month.
The Sandpaper
Students Get a Primer on Beach Safety
Beach Haven School students recently had the opportunity to learn valuable lessons in beach and water safety from members of the Beach Haven Beach Patrol.
