NJ Schools

Aaron Van Trease , a senior at Saint John Vianney in Holmdel, suffered a severe spinal cord injury on Sept. 23. There is special gear being sold to benefit his family, while money is also being donated for his recovery.

Senior athlete, Aaron Van Trease of St. John Vianney High School was injured — while in a separate game, Marlboro High School's quarterback suffered a knee injury. Both were just days after the death of 16-year-old football player, Xavier McClain of Linden.

There's efforts to get even more New Jersey districts to consider observing the Hindu religious holiday for all students, moving forward.

Total spending per pupil in New Jersey's public schools increased 7.1% during the 2020-21 school year to a statewide average of $24,543.

Of the 297 schools chosen nationwide from a pool of up to 420 applicants, nine New Jersey schools in eight different counties in the Garden State were recognized as "exemplary high-performing schools."

The state took control of the district in 1989 and appointed a superintendent who had all decision making power.

A lunchtime staple that's no longer an option at most New Jersey schools

For some parents in Hunterdon County, breaking news: Gay people exist. Start dealing with it.

Months of controversy over the state's updated education standards, which include sex ed and gender identity goals, led to a 4-4 vote by the Warren Township Board of Education.

Local property taxes pay for about half of what New Jersey schools spend. But in some places it's just under 10%.