The 30 best rated schools in NJ
New Jersey education officials have released expansive data on how schools are doing around the state, based in part on scores in math, language arts and student attendance.
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NJ official's callous reactions to teen’s suicide exposed
Following a teen’s suicide, Triantafillos Parlapanides responded to media requests with inflammatory remarks, before adding they were ‘off the record.’ After being quoted, the Central Regional Schools Superintendent said he was stepping down. He remains on the payroll.
Colts Neck, NJ school board votes down transgender policy changes
Colts Neck school board members backed by the "New Jersey Project" had voted to require district staff to notify parents of a student's gender identity and bathroom use based on biological gender.
New charge filed against teen in Central Regional fight with Kuch
Four juveniles involved in a Feb. 1 incident with Adriana Kuch before the 14-year-old's suicide in Bayville have faced charges, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
NJ superintendent still being paid after saying he quit over suicide scandal
Triantafillos Parlapanides resigned as Central Regional Schools Superintendent on Feb. 11, the school board previously announced. Nearly two weeks later, he was still getting paid.
Central Regional students charged criminally after teen suicide
In the days since 14-year-old Adriana Kuch took her own life in Bayville, several teens face charges stemming from a fight caught on video. Others say this isn't the first time bullying allegations were mishandled.
Will East Brunswick join these NJ districts adding an Islamic holiday to calendar?
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.
Remembering a classic NJ school lunch that is no longer allowed
A lunchtime staple that's no longer an option at most New Jersey schools
NJ school mask mandates/testing return as COVID cases rise
A spike in COVID cases and other respiratory illness have NJ schools worried about post-Christmas outbreaks
Catastrophic learning loss — Few NJ students ready to graduate
In Paterson, just 1 in 10 students are ready to graduate due to pandemic learning loss
NJ parent worried about ‘over-sexualization’ of schools wins by 8 write-in votes
Michael Coletta created buzz after questioning whether a transgender teacher should be telling young students in class that gender is a choice.
‘Woke military’ and ‘kiddy sex posters’ — Culture war battle at NJ elementary school
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.