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The Rumor About Moving Students Into the M.E. Costello Property Is True

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 11, 2026) — For some time, a rumor about reopening the abandoned Mary Ethel Costello School has circulated throughout the community. The Gloucester City Board of Education deeded the building, assessed at more than $1 million, to the Gloucester City taxpayers several years ago. The school was vacated in 2017- 2018 when students from the elementary school were relocated to the new $90 million Gloucester City Middle School a few blocks away.

Gloucester City, NJ · 9h
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Central Jersey Football Championship Previews

There are teams from the seven-county South Jersey area playing in the South Jersey and Central Jersey football championships this weekend. Here is a look at the five Central Jersey public school title games. Teams’ seed is in parenthesis. Saturday, noon. (2) Salem (8-3) at (1) Paulsboro (9-2) These...

Paulsboro, NJ · 1d
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Where Villanovans Chose to Vote

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts hosted students registered to vote under their Villanova addresses for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Some students chose to vote at the Mullen Center, while others voted by mail-in ballot, though all had their own reasons for where they were registered to vote. For some students, choosing where they are registered to vote is about convenience. For others, it is about what they want to represent with their vote.

Villanova, PA · 1d
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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 · 2d

thedigestonline.com

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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 · 1d

ocnjsentinel.com

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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 · 22h

Cultivated Comfort

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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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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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Gloucester City School District Touts Academic Success Amid Growing Financial Concerns

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ — The Gloucester City School District is celebrating a series of academic achievements while confronting significant financial challenges tied to state funding limitations and rising operational costs, according to a year-end report released by Superintendent Sean Gorman. In the district’s annual spring-summer newsletter, school officials highlighted...

Gloucester City, NJ · 1d

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Prepping for Preps '26-27: Cardinal O'Hara (Girls)

(Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Springfield, PA · 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 · 3d

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Reich Asset Management commits $25K to create scholarship fund for future Rowan financial planners

Reich Asset Management, a financial planning and wealth management firm based in Marmora, has pledged $25,000 to Rowan University to establish the Reich Asset Management Annual Scholarship Fund, supporting students majoring or minoring in financial planning in William G. Rohrer College of Business. Through the annual scholarship, Reich Asset Management...

Glassboro, NJ · 22h

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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

CBS Philadelphia

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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 · 23h

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Camden Schools Aim to Cut Chronic Absenteeism in Half by 2027 With Home-Visit Push

Camden City School District — Subject of Attendance-Reduction Plan. Camden City School District has set a goal of cutting its chronic absenteeism rate in half by June 2027, with officials pointing to transportation troubles, housing instability, health problems and bullying as key reasons students are missing class. The district says 2,310 students were chronically absent, and its rate for the 2025–26 school year was 49 percent.

Camden, NJ · 2d

NBC Philadelphia

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NJ schools increase security after incidents involving neighbor

Parents in Burlington County are raising concerns after a series of incidents involving a man who lives next to a school campus prompted two straight days of shelter-in-place measures. Southampton Township School District officials said their campus was placed under a shelter-in-place for a second day on Wednesday, Nov. 11...

Burlington County, NJ · 10h

South Jersey Media

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District needs essential building improvements

The Medford Township Public Schools have a responsibility to students to provide reliable, safe, efficient buildings that support effective learning. But “when roofs leak, and temperatures are too hot or too cold, students are impacted and instruction can be disrupted,” said Superintendent Keira Scussa. That is why the Medford Township Board of Education is moving […]

Medford, NJ · 2d

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Delaware County Community College Presents “Beating a Dead Horse” Nov. 18-21

Delaware County Community College presents its fall student theatre production, the dark comedy “Beating a Dead Horse,” Nov. 18-21, 7 PM, at the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media, in the Academic Building’s Large Auditorium. Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on...

Delaware County, PA · 2d

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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 · 16h

NJ Spotlight

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Op-Ed: Improving NJ schools must include efforts to desegregate them

Commissioner of Education Lily Laux deserves tremendous credit for the spirit of openness and engagement she is bringing to the New Jersey Department of Education. Under her leadership, the department is inviting stakeholders into important conversations about school funding, expanding educational opportunities, and improving student achievement. Now is the time to bring a long-neglected issue to the table: the harm racial and economic segregation inflicts on children and the significant benefits that more integrated schools can offer all students.

New Jersey · 3d