Mediation talks on how to address segregation in New Jersey schools began in November 2023

Rents are increasing at a higher rate than in other parts of US

Gaps persist between highest- and lowest-performing racial groups

New report reveals continuing inequities among Black and Hispanic residents undercut state’s otherwise impressive health care system

Review urges tackling long-standing gaps that worsened the crisis for people of color

New awareness campaign and online dashboard to make data available to the public

Urgent action is needed to address these disparities, as well as the systemic issues that perpetuate them

Industry groups voiced opposed before the new proposal was finalized

NJ’s party-line system is just one of the barriers to fresh faces

But there’s room to improve on early diagnoses and racial disparities

Interview: Yana van der Meulen Rodgers, Center for Women and Work

Report details how states fill gap left by feds in critical assistance for working families

The ‘secret’ to AP success? Giving our students the rigorous academic opportunities they need to succeed in college and truly believing they can get there

New state data shows who’s underrepresented

Demographic data shows some positive trends that the workforce reflects the student body in some schools

Concern that a wedge is being driven between Asian American community and other groups

Analysis by NJ Spotlight News of test scores, graduation rates and more

These graphics and interactive maps show the changes and the trends

The lawsuit claims fire department's promotion process favors whites firefighters