New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Benefits Rollback for Work Force

The Assembly approved an amended bill on Thursday, and the State Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on revisions to the measure it already passed.

Court Orders New Jersey to Increase Aid to Schools

The Christie administration has failed to provide adequate resources, the state’s Supreme Court said.

Judge Is Critical of Cuts in Aid for New Jersey Schools

The State Supreme Court was told that reduced financing violated the Constitution’s mandate to provide “a thorough and efficient” education system, and hit poor districts especially hard.

Christie’s Talk Is Blunt, but Not Always Straight

A review of Gov. Chris Christie’s public statements shows that many of them do not hold up to scrutiny.

For Autistic Children, a School’s Coffee Shop Imparts Skills While Raising Money

The profits from the coffee sales — averaging about $100 a week — have helped pay for things like a recent bowling trip and a Thanksgiving feast for the class.

New Jersey’s Ethnic Makeup Shifts, and Population Drifts Southward

Census figures showed significant shifts in the state’s population from 2000 to 2010, with declines in several cities and towns.

Christie Says 23 Schools Get Charters

Gov. Chris Christie announced the approval of 23 charter schools across New Jersey, including ones with single-sex education or emphases like online learning and character-building

Breaking Custom, Seton Hall Picks a Layman as President

In naming A. Gabriel Esteban as its new leader, Seton Hall University broke with its recent tradition of appointing only Roman Catholic priests to the post.

Christie Picks Klein Ally for New Jersey Schools

The New Jersey governor has selected an educator who worked closely with New York’s schools chancellor to introduce some of that system’s most resisted policies.

News Analysis: Midterms Threaten Obama’s Rail Plans

Many Republicans elected this month do not share the federal vision of building a nationwide high-speed rail network.

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