Schools
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
Even when states claim to have “universal” pre-K, some of the most comprehensive programs only serve a slice of kids who are eligible.
Backlash against DEI spreads to more states
State lawmakers are enjoying growing success in their pushback against DEI programs at public universities.
New Jersey City University president testifies before lawmakers on school’s financial troubles
Without financial intervention, it is unlikely New Jersey City University will survive as a stand-alone institution, its fiscal monitor said.
Senate panel to weigh new college tax breaks
The bills would create a income tax deduction for tuition payments and tax credits for community college enrollees or their parents.
Bill on library book selection clears Assembly panel after four-hour hearing
The measure would require school districts to draft policies on library curation and the removal of books from library shelves.
Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says
The Biden administration on Wednesday said it will provide funding to help school districts purchase clean school buses, most of them electric.
Rutgers president takes heat in Congress over handling of Gaza encampments
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway’s testimony in front of the Republican-led House education committee came as lawmakers continue to grill university presidents over the Gaza encampments
Measure ending basic skills tests for teachers clears Senate
The bill would end the Praxis core test requirement just months after a new law created a pathway letting teachers eschew the basic skills test.
Brown v. Board litigants, family mark anniversary as Biden decries ongoing school inequality
Friday marks 70 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional.
Governor Murphy signs law intended to help school districts seeing state aid cuts
The bill is the state's attempt to offset school aid cuts in the 2024-2025 school year.
Lawmakers grill Rutgers president on Gaza solidarity encampments
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway said it's a precarious time on college campuses since protests have erupted over the war in Gaza.
Rutgers students launch pro-Palestinian solidarity encampment to protest Gaza war
Dozens of neon green and white tents were set up at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus Monday following a pro-Palestine rally.