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6abc Philadelphia
Proposed Head Start changes raise concerns among local providers
Head Start programs across the country could see significant changes under a proposal from the Trump administration that would reduce regulations governing the early childhood education program.
Asbury Park Press
After parent, student protests, Lakewood reinstates courtesy busing
The Board of Education this week reinstated so-called “courtesy” busing to more than 300 public school students who had lost the free service last month after dozens of parents and students demanded the action at Wednesday’s board meeting.
New Jersey Globe
NJEA blasts 34% increase in school health insurance rates
The School Employees’ Health Benefits Commission approved a health insurance rate increase of more than 34% for participating school districts in 2027, prompting sharp criticism from the New Jersey Education Association.
Cinnaminson school bond referendum passes by nine votes
Cinnaminson voters approved a $57.7 million school bond referendum by just nine votes in the September 15 special school election, an exceedingly close result that held up after counting mail-in and provisional ballots.
Montclair Local
N.J. School Financial Oversight Bills Follow Montclair Crisis
Seeking to avert the fiscal crises that have plagued school districts in Montclair, East Orange, Hackensack and elsewhere, state lawmakers advanced bills requiring districts to flag looming shortfalls early.
Shore News Network
New Jersey Students Blasted With Political Ad for Democrat Candidate on School Issued Chrome Books
Student Chromebooks in the Glen Ridge Public Schools were reportedly displaying a promotional image featuring Democratic U.S. Rep. Analilia Mejia, with the image set as the devices’ desktop background and apparently locked so students could not change it.
TAPinto.net
Robbinsville Public Schools is launching a new tradition that will bring the district’s youngest learners and graduating seniors together to celebrate two meaningful milestones in their educational journeys.
Rutgers-New Brunswick Rises to No. 14 Among Nation’s Public Universities in U.S. News Rankings
Things are rosy at scarlet-clad Rutgers University, which received an all-time high number of undergraduate applications for the fall, welcomed one of its largest transfer classes when the school year started earlier this month, and is inching toward $1billion in annual research funding.
