Despite pandemic, NJ among nation's top preschool spenders
Rutgers' National Institute for Early Education Research says states need to plan now for students who'll return to class after skipping a year of preschool.
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Can NJ's preschool gains survive coronavirus financial crisis?
Head of National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University says state-funded pre-K is vulnerable in a recession.
Back-to-school special: NJ awards $20M to expand preschool
The expansion aid to 28 school districts brings New Jersey's total spending on preschool aid to more than $800 million this year.
NJ to teach private parts to your pre-schooler
A bill that has swept the NJ legislature will have teachers tell kids about 'safe touching' to deter sexual abuse.
Why does preschool get millions while Roosevelt school closes?
Roosevelt Public School only needs $148,000 to stay open, so why should preschools be getting millions of dollars?
Murphy, Sweeney team up to promote spending more on preschool
Gov. Phil Murphy's first budget provided preschool expansion grants to 64 districts. His second includes $25 million to further spread full-day pre-K.
Opioid funding feud escalates, as Christie calls legislative leader 'a liar'
The battle between Gov. Chris Christie and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto didn't end when the state government shutdown did.
Plan for opioid treatment — proof 'Christie cannot be trusted?'
Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto blasted Gov. Chris Christie for some of the money being redirected to help provide $200M.
Proposed Legislation would expand pre-K in NJ
A bipartisan group of Assembly members want to expand New Jersey's pre-kindergarten program to more than 100 districts in the state.
Can preschool prevent a life of crime?
Can giving kids an early education prevent a life of crime?