July graduation? NJ needs to pass law to extend school insurance
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin said he expects the measure to receive widespread bipartisan support.
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NJ schools chief backs top student whose racism post angered some
The high school senior made a video that said she's been oppressed by "close-minded people." Some parents thought that should disqualify the teen from speaking at graduation.
Al Gore congratulates NJ becoming first to teach climate change
First Lady Tammy Murphy's initiative means students K-12 will learn about climate change in at least 7 content areas.
NJ swimmers want back in the pool — How long will it take?
A pair of Somerset County swim teammates are "making waves" with a petition for the state to reopen community pools. But what will that even look like in 2020?
Middletown high schoolers protest over graduation uncertainty
After initially saying ceremonies would only be virtual, the district now is considering an August in-person celebration.
Less state aid, more PPE expenses: Where NJ schools look to cut
Experts say districts prefer to first look at items that don't directly impact students, or aren't required.
NJ details how next year's school aid will shrink by $335 million
Districts that are losing aid will lose just as much as expected. Those that are gaining aid will receive, on average, two-thirds less than promised.
Rutgers joins list of NJ schools with test-optional applications
At least seven colleges and universities across the state have adopted the test optional policy, permanently.
Schools next year: Virtual instruction here to stay in NJ
A new report examines multiple concerns and questions about keeping kids, teachers and support staff safe if schools reopen in the fall
Murphy says there is hope for in-person graduations this spring
He asks the families of graduating seniors to "bear with us" as the idea of allowing some kind of outdoor ceremony is being "war-gamed".