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State Overturns LEHSD Firing of Full-Time Teacher Aides

The Little Egg Harbor School District has already had to deal with controversy this autumn as it attempted to bring its new in-district busing program up to speed. Well, another controversy is stirred up. Back on March 10, the Little Egg Harbor School District Board of Education voted by a...

Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ · 1d
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Parents keeping kids home amid ongoing situation involving man near NJ school

Community members identified the man as Mark Cozens. A warrant for his arrest on terroristic threats charges was issued Tuesday.

Southampton Township, NJ · 18h

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Top 20 Middle Schools in New Jersey for 2027: See Which Towns Made the List

U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Middle Schools rankings are out, and New Jersey’s top 20 runs from city schools in Jersey City, Newark, and Paterson to small Shore boroughs like Avon, Spring Lake, and Little Silver, showing the true expanse of New Jersey’s robust education system.

New Jersey · 2d
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New Jersey Students Cover A Football Field With Thousands Of Yellow Donation Bags To Feed 30 Food Banks In The Largest Drive Their Charity Has Ever Held

Picture a high school football field covered, end zone to end zone, in thousands of bright...

Howell, NJ · 1d

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Raider football leaves it all on the field in playoff

CAMDEN – It was not the ending to the football season the Ocean City Red Raiders wanted, but their effort and “resiliency” were not lost on head coach Sean Matthews. The Raiders’ playoff run came to an end against Camden High School after a gutsy performance on defense to keep a high-powered Panther offense at bay for most of the game. Ocean City eventually fell to Camden 24-7 on Nov. 6, but not before leaving everything out on the field.

Ocean City, NJ · 1d

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New Jersey Public School Cellphone Ban

In January of 2026, the New Jersey state legislature passed a law banning the use of smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and smart glasses in all public and charter schools, kindergarten through twelfth grade. Basically, the use of any internet-enabled device that is not used strictly for academic purposes, like a school-issued computer, in a New Jersey public or charter school is illegal. But why was this law passed?

New Jersey · 2d

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O.C.-Mainland rivalry girls soccer game goes the distance

OCEAN CITY – “Playoff soccer is something special,” Ocean City head coach Kelly Halliday said after her Red Raiders secured a win in the teams’ opening round playoff game in an instant classic against rival Mainland Nov. 3. In the Group III South Jersey tournament, Mainland...

Ocean City, NJ · 1d

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Riley Tolson wins individual state cross country championship

HOLMDEL – Ocean City High School junior Riley Tolson is a cross country state champion. She won the title in the Group III meet Saturday, Nov. 7, in Holmdel. Her fellow Red Raider girls finished third overall in Group III as a team. The OCHS boys cross country team was second in Group III, matching what they accomplished last year.

Ocean City, NJ · 1d

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New Jersey parents welcome potential changes to school funding formula

Some South Jersey districts have warned they could cut positions, increase class sizes or close schools if the current funding formula stays.

New Jersey · 1d

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Lawsuit targets New Jersey home rule over school segregation

Journalist Mary Ann Koruth of The Record examines an ongoing lawsuit challenging New Jersey's school segregation and the state's strict residency laws. As the case awaits an appellate court ruling, Koruth details the history behind municipal district boundaries and explores what potential remedies could mean for students and communities.

New Jersey · 1d

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2 Monmouth public elementary schools among best in NJ, according to US News

U.S. News & World report has releases its the Best K-8 schools rankings for 2027. In this edition, more than 80,000 public elementary and middle schools in the U.S. are ranked at district and state levels. Among the 80,774 public schools with elementary and/or middle school grades, 65,042 – about 81% – were ranked in either the elementary or middle schools ranking. The ranking factors are weighted 25% each for math proficiency, math performance, reading proficiency and reading performance. U.S. News ranks only public K-8 schools because, unlike their private counterparts, they participate in common statewide math and reading assessments within each state that consistently allow comparison of academic performance the report stated. In New Jersey, U.S. News analyzed 107,223 pre-K, elementary and middle school to find the best K-8 schools in the Garden State. Two schools from Monmouth County ranked in the top 15. Below is where: H W Mountz Elementary School, Spring Lake: No. 8 Monmouth County H W Mountz Elementary School is a school located in Spring Lake, NJ, which is in a large suburb setting. he student population of H W Mountz Elementary School is 130 and the school serves PK-8. At H W Mountz Elementary

Monmouth County, NJ · 4d

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Rutgers students not ready for college-level math, study finds

It’s a question that is asked pretty regularly — are high schools getting students ready for college? Specifically, how well did high school prepare students at Rutgers for the math classes they have to take there? Not too well, said education consultant Chad Aldeman, who said his recent research found a case of extremes.

New Jersey · 17h

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A different type of classroom: Cape May County student experiences great outdoors of Alaska

Julianna Romano was prepared for chilly temperatures, snow-capped mountains and rocky beaches when she headed to Alaska to study the coastal ecosystem of the rugged state known as “The Last Frontier.”. However, she was astonished to find herself in the middle of a rainforest. “Not many people would expect...

Cape May County, NJ · 2d

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This New Jersey university ranks as the best in America

Seeking a top-notch education after high school? According to Wallethub, this New Jersey university is what you're looking for. The personal-finance website has released its annual report that ranks Princeton University as No. 1 on its list: The Best Universities Ranking for 2027. To determine which schools offer the best education at the most reasonable prices, the study compared more than 650 universities across 30 key measures, which include a data set grouped into seven categories, such as student selectivity, cost and financing and career outcomes. Metrics for ranking the institutions range from the student-faculty ratio to the graduation rate to salaries after graduation the report stated. Here's why Princeton University is crowned number one overall. Princeton University, New Jersey Best University & Best School Overall Princeton University is the best university for 2027 and the best place for higher education overall. Princeton has one of the best student-to-faculty ratios in the country, with one faculty member for every five students. In addition, the campus is very equitable when it comes to gender, with women and men both making up 50% of the student body. The school has a 98% graduation rate, the best in the nation. Students who attend

Princeton, NJ · 2d

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Sherrill’s school choice dilemma: Funding windfall or private school vouchers?

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. This story was originally published by NJ Spotlight News through the NJ News Wire. Gov. Mikie Sherrill faces a tough choice: Enroll New Jersey in President Donald Trump’s new school choice program by Jan. 1, or leave what could be hundreds of millions of federal dollars on the table. Say yes, and face backlash from her blue-wave-emboldened base, which calls this a backdoor school voucher program channeling public money to private and religious schools. Say no, and be accused of forfeiting federal dollars for needy New Jersey kids, including those desperate to escape struggling schools or afford extra tutoring. “The bottom line is that if you turn it down, it’s less money for New Jersey families. It makes the whole, sum total of existing in New Jersey, if you have kids, less affordable,” says Republican state budget leader Declan O’Scanlon. “How can you run on affordability and do that?” Opponents, meanwhile, call it a costly private school handout that starves public schools. They often

New Jersey · 2d

South Jersey Media

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RCSJ Announces Newest Academic Programs and Career Training Certifications

Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) is expanding its academic offerings with a variety of new degrees and academic and career training certificate programs. Designed to meet evolving workforce needs and provide students with flexible educational pathways, these programs prepare students for in-demand careers and seamless transfer opportunities to four-year institutions. Whether students are preparing […]

Gloucester County, NJ · 3d

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Governor’s STEM Scholars announces class of 110 N.J. students

The 2027 class of Governor's STEM Scholars, a program of the Research & Development Council of New Jersey, includes 110 students from 20 counties across the state. - Research & Development Council of New Jersey. The Governor’s STEM Scholars has welcomed 110 high school, college, and graduate students from across...

New Jersey · 5h

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UPDATE: Lakewood Public School District Appeals Judge’s Ruling Allowing State Takeover Attempt To Proceed

The Lakewood Board of Education has appealed a recent judicial ruling in the ongoing legal battle over the state’s proposed intervention in the district, with its attorney maintaining that the state has not justified taking control of the school system, the school board attorney tells TLS. In a recent...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d

Jersey Shore Online

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Jackson Schools To Explain $7.8 Million Budget Proposal

JACKSON — Residents can learn about a proposed $7.8 million increase in the Jackson School District’s annual operating budget during a November 18 school board meeting ahead of a December 8 special election. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Township Middle School Fine Arts Center,...

Jackson, NJ · 18h

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OCC Foundation Awards $500,000 in Student Scholarships, Grant Support

The Ocean County College Foundation has announced the award of over $500,000 in scholarships and grant support to more than 475 students for the fall 2026 semester, representing one of the largest scholarship investments per semester in the Foundation’s history. “This milestone comes during a year of unprecedented demand,”...

Toms River, NJ · 1d