(AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)Tens of millions of dollars added in places like Newark and Paterson, while scores of other systems can project less than their current share
(AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)Tens of millions of dollars added in places like Newark and Paterson, while scores of other systems can project less than their current share
(AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)'Huge benefits' for almost 600 districts to share services on special education, transportation and more, governor says
(NJ Spotlight News/Taylor Jung)'Cherry-picked, one-sided and outdated' evidence, district argues ahead of date with administrative law judge
(John Mooney/NJ Spotlight News)Lily Laux says she's ready to advise on NJ's school funding formula and is open to consolidating local operations
(NJ Spotlight News/Taylor Jung)Lakewood would be New Jersey's fifth district operating under state control, a step that critics say leads to few overall improvements
(NJ Spotlight News/Taylor Jung)State says more than a decade of monitoring has failed to turn around district
(Hannah Gross/NJ Spotlight News)The new requirements change rules on admission, enrollment, athletics
(NJ Spotlight News/Taylor Jung)State cited years of operational, fiscal management
Courtesy of Vineland Public SchoolsLeadership transition comes as district enrollment dwindles, test scores lag
(Erica S. Lee for Chalkbeat)Most Newark students are still performing below grade-level proficiency in reading, math and science
(Patrick Wall / Chalkbeat)The contract, for which members voted overwhelmingly, comes with 4.5% average annual raises
(Patrick Wall/Chalkbeat )The outcry concerns a book about a 12-year-old Palestinian boy
Alex Zimmerman / ChalkbeatDemographic data shows some positive trends that the workforce reflects the student body in some schools
(Photo courtesy of Newark Public Schools)Interview with Juanita Greene, a Newark Vocational High School math teacher
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(Patrick Wall /Chalkbeat)The extension of Roger León’s contract without any discussion with the school community has raised questions
(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)Advocates urge state lawmakers to address the shortage of mental health care providers
(Patrick Wall/Chalkbeat)The state Department of Education shut down University Heights Charter School on June 30
Aaricka Washington / ChalkbeatStill, there’s agreement among many teachers and students that this round of remote education is a lot less bumpy
(Erica Seryhm Lee for Chalkbeat)Entire classrooms and grades in Newark have already switched to remote learning ahead of the winter break