
Education
How did school districts navigate federal funding cuts, parental activism?
Courtesy of Demsi RamirezPotential financial aid cuts leave many struggling to figure out how they’ll afford to continue their education
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)State’s reputation for high performance might not add up, expert warns
(NJ Spotlight News)Lawmakers press ahead with possible ban. School officials see successes already

Middle school in Colts Neck prepares to host a national civics tour tied to conservative groups
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(NJ Spotlight News)Next possible election date for a reworded referendum is March
AP Photo/Mel EvansNew charter schools could be more diverse than traditional districts
Hannah GrossIntegration strategy begins freshman year, when students take same level classes
(NJ Spotlight News)The district is shifting away from state guidance on privacy for transgender students
Erica S. Lee for ChalkbeatFirst group of students are scheduled to begin in January 2026
(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)New Jersey Tutoring Corps has provided more than 15,000 students with small group tutoring in 19 of 21 counties
(Public Domain via StockCake)Students take tests in May, results are public in December. Experts wonder why
(NJ Spotlight News)President says employee perks are also being suspended
(Patrick Wall /Chalkbeat)Contract was approved with little public review. Questions aren’t being answered
(Taylor Jung/NJ Spotlight News)Constitutionally, NJ must provide students with "thorough and efficient education"

High-quality early childhood education lays the foundation for our youngest residents to thrive

The commissioner has considerable authority to shape educational policy
(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)Lower-turnout school board elections have significant impact on how schools are governed and how taxpayer money is spent
(Steve Hockstein/NJ Advance Media via AP, Pool)Urban schools would lose in latest campaign promise
(NJ Spotlight News)Ciattarelli wants a rewrite while Sherrill offers tweaks