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This NJ school principal was just named best in the U.S.
As National Principal of the Year, he will be called upon for speaking engagements and various events around the country.

After school cuts, NJ forces 12.9% tax hike for Toms River
Property taxes for Toms River will skyrocket by nearly 13% as a fierce battle over school budgets and state funding continues.

Major school district in NJ about to go bankrupt
The largest school district in Ocean County, on the verge of declaring bankruptcy due to funding cuts, is slamming the Murphy administration for demanding that it stop student services.

These high schools in New Jersey had the best SAT scores
Interesting trends are emerging from last year's SAT results, especially when you look at the scores by demographics.

34 Newark HS grads land teaching jobs with $74K starting salary
More than 30 Newark high school graduates received offers to return as teachers to the school district thanks to a local program that wants to help make a difference.

Dozens fall ill and 16 hospitalized during Paterson graduations
With temperatures in the 90s over 150 people were treated for heat related illnesses during graduation ceremonies at Paterson's Hinchcliffe Stadium on Monday

7 senior pranks that went so overboard, one caused a heart attack
Dozens of students were identified and accused of being involved. An agreement was reached for punishment falling short of actual police charges.

Bill aims to educate NJ teens on gambling addiction dangers
Imagine a high school class tackling the hidden dangers of gambling. That’s on the table in New Jersey right now.

Summer break blues: An open letter to NJ schools still in session
I can't believe some New Jersey schools are still open for business this week, as sweaty, miserable students and teachers suffer in horrendously hot classrooms.

Indictment for NJ teacher who birthed former student's child
A New Jersey elementary school teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a former student and giving birth to his child has been indicted, according to prosecutors.