Murphy’s final speech sets the stage for education priorities Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill may pursue as Newark grapples with old buildings, student performance, and a rise in vulnerable students.

A new state law requires all New Jersey school districts to prohibit the use of cellphones during school hours, but new policies must allow for exceptions.

A new law calls on the state to create a task force that will identify the barriers keeping students out of school and develop recommendations for districts to follow.

Newark students will see stricter cellphone rules in schools after the district received more than $176,000 from the state to enforce a “bell-to-bell” policy to limit the use of cellphones.

New Jersey’s choice program was designed to expand access to public schools, but new data suggests access remains limited.

North Star’s Washington Park High School teacher Scott Kern reflected on how artificial intelligence is influencing what happens inside his Newark classroom.

Cosmetology students at West Side High School will be able to practice their skills at 403 Salon and Spa while completing requirements to earn their certifications.

This year’s results offer an “important snapshot of student learning,” said Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer during last week’s state Board of Education meeting.

A coalition of Newark students wants to work with school board members to fix problems tied to student mental health and crumbling school buildings.

Backed by a five-year $3.75 million federal grant, Rutgers University will train special education teachers for administrative roles.