Four districts are expected to be highly competitive

With turnout expected to be low, rallying the base is key

Support is seen for general theme, less so for specific policies

GOP sees potential for big gains in voter concerns about culture-war issues in public education

In Holmdel, speakers argued for hours over the consequences of ditching Policy 5756

Sen. Vin Gopal, a Democrat vs. GOP challenger Steve Dnistrian will be 'knockdown, drag-out' contest

Speakers sound off on parental rights, NJ’s equity code in direct testimony and accompanying rallies

Interview: Charles Stile, political columnist for The Bergen Record and NorthJersey.com

Parents' rights advocates expected to attend the state Board of Education’s next meeting

Interview: Michael Gottesman, New Jersey Public Education Coalition

The state is at odds with three Monmouth County school districts over impact of new policies on transgender students

Disapproving members of parental rights groups threaten lawsuit, hundreds send comments

Parental rights activists want other towns to get involved in Hanover case. Colts Neck school board said no

Opponents warn of lasting negative effects. Supporters say policies protect parental rights and children

Attorney general had filed a civil rights complaint against Hanover Board of Education

The State House rally drew avowed conservatives and parents to speak passionately about their mission

'Many are against it because it's not politically convenient for them'

Public arguments part of longstanding tradition protesting changes to the curriculum stretching back to 1970s