Education

Jaclyn McDonnell, Genova Burns LLC counsel, is spearheading a new grassroots book donation initiative to support literacy access and reward-based reading programs for public school students in Newark.
Mar 2, 2026

Genova Burns counsel launches Read Across Newark book drive

Spearheaded by Jaclyn McDonnell, the “Read Across Newark” book drive helps give students at Speedway Avenue Elementary access to literacy rewards.

Hudson County Community College's 46th Annual Commencement Ceremony in 2023
Feb 27, 2026

Study: NJ community colleges add $12.8B to state economy

A new economic impact study finds New Jersey's 18 community colleges contribute $12.8 billion annually and support 135,492 jobs and deliver strong returns for students and taxpayers.

A stock image of the White House with a rubber-stamped "TARIFFS" overlaid to denote trade issues.
Feb 26, 2026

Poll: 2 in 3 NJ voters say Trump tariffs raised prices

A Stockton University poll finds two-thirds of NJ voters say Trump administration tariffs raised prices, with sharp partisan divides on trade policy.

Classroom
Feb 25, 2026

GSI report urges New Jersey school funding formula reform

The Garden State Initiative report urges reform, citing inequities, volatility and record K-12 spending.

Rider University
Feb 25, 2026

Rider Hope Fund awards $125K to 40+ students

Rider University’s Presidential Hope Fund awarded over $125,000 to more than 40 students facing financial crises to support degree completion since October 2025.

Aerial view of Georgian Court University's main campus is located in Lakewood on the picturesque former George Jay Gould estate, a National Historic Landmark. - PROVIDED BY GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
Feb 24, 2026

Georgian Court approves $19M campus upgrades

Georgian Court University commits $19 million to Lakewood campus improvements, including Maria Hall renovation and infrastructure projects.

Bergen County Academies, part of Bergen County Technical Schools, had the third highest number of semifinalists and highest number of finalists nationally in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, which largely evaluates students based on the originality and creativity of their research.
Feb 23, 2026

NJ technical high schools foster innovative science research

Bergen County and Passaic County technical academies empower students with advanced science research and biotechnology programs.

The Training Center
Feb 23, 2026

The Training Center tackles skilled labor shortage

The Training Center in Wrightstown launches a TradeReady program to expose high school students to high-demand trades before graduation.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Feb 20, 2026

Stockton poll: 2 in 3 NJ voters say ICE goes too far

A Stockton University Hughes Center survey found that 66% believe ICE's immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far, with 59% saying it makes communities less safe and 62% disapproving of the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Rider University
Feb 10, 2026

Rider University earns state approval amid recovery

Amid efforts to shore up its finances, the NJ SAA clearance preserving veteran education benefits comes ahead of a key accreditation review this spring.

Middlesex College and Kean University announced a new partnership agreement Feb. 4, 2026.
Feb 5, 2026

Kean, Middlesex College launch teacher transfer pathway

Kean University and Middlesex College aim to establish a seamless experiences for education students, reducing costs and helping meet N.J.’s teacher demand.

School funding
Feb 4, 2026

Historic $6M gift boosts psychology, counseling at FDU

Fairleigh Dickinson University announced a record $6 million gift to name the Marion Turpan College of Psychology and Counseling.