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Social Media Education Could Become Mandatory [POLL/AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:22:35 +0000

Every middle school student in New Jersey would be instructed on the responsible use of social media, if a bill advancing through Trenton eventually earns the Governor's signature.

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NJ Students Being Poached by Other States [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:25 +0000

The New Jersey brain drain continues at a staggering rate.

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Middle Township Offers Attendance Incentives to Students [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:26:06 +0000

School administrators in Middle Township are using prizes as incentive to get children to come to school.

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Tragic Ending For Paige Aiello [POLL/AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:51:20 +0000

The body of a missing College of New Jersey student, who dropped out of sight a month ago, has been positively identified.

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Would You Live in a City For Student Loan Reduction? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:15:56 +0000

A New Jersey lawmaker is pushing a plan to help college graduates pay off a portion of their student loans by living in struggling urban areas for a few years.

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OCC Commencement Week Ceremonies To Be Televised

Shawn Michaels — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:59 +0000

See you Family in cap and gowns this year at Ocean County College

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Bill Would Prevent Double-Dipping Among Retired School Administrators [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:16 +0000

Retired school administrators who return to public employment would no longer be able to continue to collect their retirement benefits in addition to their salaries under a bill that's been introduced by Assemblyman Ralph Caputo.

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NJ Teacher Fired for Urinating in Classroom Trash

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:24:53 +0000

A second-grade teacher has been fired for insubordination and inappropriate behavior, including urinating in his northern New Jersey classroom.

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Rutgers Prez Gives Merger Guarantee [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:39:10 +0000

The deadline to seal the deal on the Rutgers-University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) merger is right around the corner.

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Student Loan Interest Rates Could Double [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:35:10 +0000

Interest rates on government-subsidized Stafford loans could increase from 3.4 to 6.8 percent this summer, unless Congress acts to stop the change.

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College Road Trip – A Dads Point Of View

Shawn Michaels — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:00:04 +0000

Sunday we ventured out on our first "college" visit with my daughter

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All NJ School Districts Soon Face Online Test Requirement [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:19:41 +0000

All New Jersey public school students, in grades three through 11, will soon be taking their annual math and language arts common core tests online.

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Flat-Rate Tuition Saving Students Time, Money [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:51:42 +0000

Students looking ahead to college, and their parents, may not be aware of an easy way to save some cash.

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State Takeover Of Schools a Last Resort, Assemblyman Says

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:24:16 +0000

Last week, Gov. Chris Christie announced that the state is planning to take over of the Camden school district.

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Is a Higher Education in Your Child's Future?

David Matthau — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:24:29 +0000

Increased funding cuts could make it more challenging for Garden State parents to send their children to college.

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Rebuild The Right Way After Sandy Or Pay The Price [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:23:19 +0000

New Jerseyans have very clear and very strong opinions on rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy.

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Christie vs. Oliver On Education Reform [VIDEO/AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:19:34 +0000

Comments made by Governor Chris Christie during a town hall in Paterson have the Assembly Speaker fuming.

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Jackson Schools Take Step Toward Bus Advertising

Jason Allentoff — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:14:58 +0000

Jackson Township may be among the first districts to allow advertising on school buses.

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Lawmaker Wants To Fit College Curriculum To Fit Job Market [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:44:14 +0000

It seems to be happening more and more in New Jersey. Young adults and their families take out loans and spend a small fortune on a college education, but once they get their diploma, those college grads can't find a job.

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One of the Most Amazing Historical Finds Ever

Justin Louis — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:52:46 +0000

I love history. Especially really old history and artifacts. It just amazes me to see something hundreds, sometimes even thousands of years old.

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