NJ refuses Trump order to remove DEI in schools
The head of the New Jersey Department of Education is pushing back on the Trump administration's demands to axe diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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NJ school district fires 5 after child was tied with tape
Barnegat school board members voted to fire a teacher and four support staff caught up in incidents involving a special needs child, allegedly bound with painter's tape.
NJ school district plans to fire 5 staffers over student incident
"Barnegat Township School District does not condone the kind of
behavior under investigation,” the school superintendent said. Police did not anticipate charges being filed.
Man who spent night in NJ school was carrying $500K bonds, cops say
A man seen on surveillance cameras spending a night inside the township high school was later arrested while holding a small fortune in savings bonds.
Stockton offers cannabis studies undergrad degree program
One of New Jersey's colleges — Stockton University — offers a four year degree in cannabis studies, as the industry continues to boom.
USDA cuts $26 million for New Jersey food banks, school lunches
The Trump administration has cut $26 million in funding that got local fresh produce to New Jersey food banks and schools.
NJ student, 17, accused of knife threat, causes high school lockdown
No one was hurt as school and police officials sprang into action over reported threats from a 17-year-old.
NJ girl, 17, accused of stabbing other student on school bus
Police responded to the incident aboard a township school bus on Tuesday afternoon.
NJ middle school multimedia teacher, 48, accused of having child pornography
Matthew Serwedes, a longtime teacher in Union County, was arrested on Tuesday at his Somerset County home, police said.
How NJ school sports defy Trump administration on trans policy
Transgender participation in college level athletics has changed, under a President Trump executive order. For high school in NJ, officials say it's been a non-issue for years.