education

Gov Murphy creates task force to try and retain teachers and hire new ones in NJ

Christine Girtain, who is a teacher and the Authentic Science Research director at Toms River High Schools North and South, was named the 2022-23 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year on Wednesday by the New Jersey Department of Education.

A group of New Jersey Senate Republicans held an independent hearing about what they say are disturbing state curriculum mandates.

It's not only a challenge to keep people in the profession; there's an obvious shortfall in the number of wannabe educators coming through the pipeline.

Sen. Ed Durr takes issue with the New Jersey Education Association's Center for Honesty in Education. The union says some people feel threatened by the truth.

Middletown, NJ, to adopt an opt-in policy on controversial sex-ed classes

The State Board of Education plans to discuss criticism from some school superintendents about standardized Start Strong assessments scheduled for September.

State lawmakers are trying to finally establish long-term clarity for New Jersey’s muddled high school testing and graduation requirements.

Arts Ed NJ found that in looking only at schools that offered dance, there is now a 30% participation rate, and of only the schools that offer theater, student participation was at 18%.

Decisions about letting home-schooled students take part in extracurriculars are made by each district. A bill would require it in all towns.

Education groups say the suggested transparency measures in a proposed bill are generally already being followed by schools.

Education commissioner says the issue is being weaponized and distorted – and that parents who oppose the standard can opt their kids out of the lessons.