Employees and taxpayers are paying ever more, and our schools and hospitals will collapse if we fail to enact reform

While New Jersey is making gains on kids who chronically miss class, 16 schools report at least half failed to show up

Veteran educator and administrator Tony Trongone explains the factors that go into calculating aid in a state with almost 600 districts

Educators push standardized science-based lessons to lift test scores, push students to master literacy for broader learning

Local autonomy means that many schools will likely continue to use discredited reading methods, critics say

Statewide limits for public schools expected to become law Thursday

State’s reputation for high performance might not add up, expert warns

Students take tests in May, results are public in December. Experts wonder why

Constitutionally, NJ must provide students with "thorough and efficient education"

The commissioner has considerable authority to shape educational policy

Urban schools would lose in latest campaign promise

Many school districts are no longer able to cover annual expenses

Overall workforce stable, report says, but lacks specialists

Advocates and teachers say this means more representation for students

Debate continues over when parental rights can override school policy

School attorneys expect increase in opt-outs after US Supreme Court ruling

Some districts able to increase property taxes to close budget gaps

Free supplies and services at annual ‘back-to-school extravaganza’

Superintendents say they still have a lot of questions

A ‘first step’ in helping parents of children with disabilities navigate the IEP process