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Jan 15, 2026

NJDOE initiates state takeover of Lakewood schools

Citing years of fiscal and operational failures, the New Jersey Department of Education has initiated a takeover of the Lakewood Township School District.

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Jul 8, 2025

Toms River, NJDOE clash over school budget crisis

The local board of education rejected a state-backed spending plan, citing tax hikes and lost aid as a result of the S2 funding formula, as it weighs potential bankruptcy.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced his intention to nominate Kevin Dehmer as commissioner of the state's Department of Education.
Jan 30, 2024

Murphy reveals pick for next education commissioner

The governor's nominee, Kevin Dehmer, is currently executive director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers.

Angelica Allen-McMillan was nominated by Gov. Phil Murphy to be the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education on Oct. 20, 2020. The Senate never confirmed the appointment.
Nov 28, 2023

NJ education commissioner to step down

“As Dr. [Angelica] Allen-McMillan has announced her retirement at the end of January, I want to take this opportunity to thank her for her service to the people of New Jersey and wish her nothing but the best in her next chapter," Gov. Phil Murphy said.