NJ Schools

At least 27 public school districts have added Eid to their calendar, according to CAIR New Jersey. This Middlesex County community could be next to recognize the Islamic or Hijra calendar's key holidays.

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

A spike in COVID cases and other respiratory illness have NJ schools worried about post-Christmas outbreaks

In Paterson, just 1 in 10 students are ready to graduate due to pandemic learning loss

Michael Coletta created buzz after questioning whether a transgender teacher should be telling young students in class that gender is a choice.

Angela Reading took photos of student anti-bullying art hanging at Upper Elementary School. Complaints about LGBTQ pride flags and words like "polysexual" have been twisted into anger at NJ military members.

Early data shows disturbing learning loss trends that could impact a generation of NJ children

William Scully, who worked at Sterling High School, was getting out of his car along the highway when he was struck by a passing motorist, State Police said.

Michael Wagner has taught science at Pope John High School in Sparta, a private school for grades 8-12. He is also accused of keeping a collection of child pornography on personal devices.

It's not quite what you think

Shaina Brenner, who teaches second graders at Elms Elementary School, was surprised to be presented with a Milken Educator Award.

Newark, NJ schools are offering $92,000 to retired teachers for them to return to the classroom to fill a teacher shortage for the 2022-2023 school year.