Even by fall, NJ can’t guarantee all students will have tablets
Despite prodding by the state, around 89,000 students in New Jersey don't have devices or internet access at home, which makes virtual schooling even harder.
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No marijuana arrests under latest proposal by NJ lawmakers
The newly introduced would reduce strong penalties enacted during the "War on Drugs," which lawmakers say targeted the black community.
Back-to-school special: NJ awards $20M to expand preschool
The expansion aid to 28 school districts brings New Jersey's total spending on preschool aid to more than $800 million this year.
3 new NJ laws to combat gun violence — but not through gun control
They come in the wake of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.
More spending? More local taxes? School aid cuts may prompt both
The state could provide emergency aid to districts facing aid cuts. The Legislature could also allow bigger property tax hikes or new payroll taxes.
NJ moves to keep old graduation rules — but for how many classes?
Midway through a long process to revamp graduation testing, the Murphy administration is working to temporarily protect a system it ultimately wants to change.
New boss kept in dark about why accused rapist was leaving state job
The chief of staff of the Schools Development Authority had been twice asked to leave his job. His new boss knew he was leaving – but wasn't told why.
Chief: Murphy’s own lawyers said don’t tell him about rape allegation
Chief of staff said he told a state official accused of rape to leave his job 10 weeks earlier than it was known he was urged to depart.