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GSI report urges New Jersey school funding formula reform
The Garden State Initiative report urges reform, citing inequities, volatility and record K-12 spending.
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.
Murphy signs statewide phone-free schools law starting 2026-27
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation restricting student cell phone use during the school day, effective in the 2026-27 school year.
Phone-free schools in NJ? Here’s how it could work
After expressing support for the policy in his State of the State address, the governor visited Woodbury Junior-Senior High School to get a first-hand look at the concept in action.
NJSDA awards $69M contract for new K-5 school
The valuation of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority's current portfolio of active projects stands at more than $2 billion.
NJBIZ Conversations: Teach for America NJ Executive Director Tahina Perez
The leader discusses the challenges facing the state's schools and how businesses can help.
