Education

Here’s Why So Many School Teachers And Aides Are Getting Laid Off In NJ

As children head back to class, school districts throughout New Jersey continue to lay off staff and cut jobs over rising costs and tightening budgets.

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A New Year For Jazz Students At NJPAC Music Program

Registration opens with new opportunities for TD Jazz for Teens 2026-27 year.

NJCTL Approval by Workforce Registry Opens Tuition-Free Path to P-3 Certification for Eligible N.J. Early Childhood Educators

Workforce Registry scholarships can cover full program cost for qualified early childhood professionals; current enrollment window closes August 28 and reopens mid-October

Atlantic City Public Schools Invest $30M In Summer Renovation Projects
$75K in Grants Will Help New Jersey Students and Adults Build Workforce Skills

Four NJ nonprofits will receive funding to expand career training, STEM education, and hands-on learning opportunities for students and adults.

STRIVE North Jersey Graduates 23 Medical Assistant Students, Expanding Healthcare Career Pathways in Newark

The tuition-free workforce program has graduated 46 medical assistant students since opening its North Jersey site and has provided career coaching and support to remove barriers to employment.

The Neo-Colonization of a School District Part 1: An Introduction

In this four part series, NJ Urban News' Rann Miller explores the crumbling of Camden's public school system.

State Board Update: Is Camden Raising Custodians Or Collegians?