State falling short, though, on enrollment in poorest districts, and aides are less educated than ideal, Rutgers report says

Trump administration places new limits on early childhood program

Federal funding cuts would destabilize growing NJ preschool program, new report says

The innovative certification program is helping to staff hard-to-fill positions and increase teacher diversity

Enrollment has steadily declined in many ‘Abbott’ districts, a new report says

As Gov. Phil Murphy promotes universal pre-K, private providers say regulations inhibit public-private partnerships

Pros and cons to a combination of public and private programs to provide publicly funded preschool

Private childcare centers already face funding challenges, staffing shortages

Governor proposes single largest investment ever in NJ public education

The state requires vaccinations against nearly a dozen infectious diseases, but not COVID-19

Sen. Bob Menendez says debt ceiling should not be tied to budget cuts

The money comes from the federal American Rescue Plan Act

Staff, families and donors gathered for the ceremony and showed their appreciation for the renovations, which include a second-floor addition, upgraded playgrounds and classrooms and ...

Budget negotiations over a millionaire’s tax are growing more heated. The governor says without it he won’t be able to boost funding for programs like ...

Gov. Phil Murphy put off a much-anticipated meeting with legislative leaders in favor of a sit down with preschoolers where he announced the release of ...

Murphy was in Carteret to announce $20.6 million in state to expand pre-K classes to 31 eligible districts. He then turned to questions about marijuana ...

Balancing budgets can be difficult when child care costs continue to rise.

Murphy favors moving toward universal pre-K, but Guadagno argues the money's not there to pay for it.

Some Democrats are claiming the governor broke his word when he line-item vetoed some of the language.

Ahead of Monday's commute-snarling, train-diverting rail line repairs at New York Penn, how is NJ Transit keeping us informed? The state budget battle's over, but ...