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Future-Proof Your Child: New Jersey’s First AI Summer Institute Launches at The Elisabeth Morrow School

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The Elisabeth Morrow School Announces: New Jersey’s Inaugural Artificial Intelligence Summer Institute AI Intensive to Empower Rising Grades 3–9 through Project-Based Learning, Led by Experts from Stanford, MIT, and Ivy League Universities
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The future isn’t just coming—it’s being coded right now in Englewood

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Englewood NJ, The Elisabeth Morrow School (EMS) has officially announced the launch of New Jersey’s Inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summer Institute. This premier intensive, running from June 22–26, 2026, offers students in rising grades 3–9 a rare opportunity to learn from the brightest minds at Stanford, MIT, and the Ivy League.

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NJ’s Charter School Revolution: Governor Murphy Signs Landmark 30-Year Law Update

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NJ’s Charter School Overhaul: 10-Year Renewals, For-Profit Bans, and New Transparency Rules Signed

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Trenton NJ, In a historic move for New Jersey’s education system, Governor Phil Murphy signed two major charter school reform bills—A5935 / S4716 and A5936 / S4713—into law on January 16, 2026.

Marking 30 years since the original Charter School Program Act of 1995, this new legislation represents a sweeping modernization of how 84 charter schools serve their 64,000 students. The goal? To balance innovation and autonomy with stricter accountability and transparency.

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Hackensack Schools in Crisis: Students and Parents Rally as $15M Deficit Threatens Massive Staff Cuts

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Hackensack Faces Massive $15 Million School Budget Crisis

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The halls of Hackensack High School were filled with more than just students on Tuesday night; they were filled with a community in mourning and a city demanding answers.

Hundreds of residents, educators, and alumni gathered for a sobering town hall to address a staggering $15+ million budget deficit that threatens to gut the district’s essential services.

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Its All About Sports : New 2026 Rankings for the Best Sports High Schools in New Jersey

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New Jersey’s Top 100 High Schools for Sports: 2026 Rankings Revealed

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Ridgewood , NJ — Is your local high school a powerhouse on the field? A new 2026 report from Niche has officially ranked the Best High Schools for Athletes in New Jersey, and North Jersey private schools are once again dominating the leaderboard.

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Paycheck Warning: Wage Garnishment for Defaulted Student Loans to Begin in January

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Federal government will begin garnishing wages for student loan borrowers in default

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of Americans are facing a major financial hit as the new year begins. The Department of Education has officially confirmed that the federal government will begin garnishing wages for student loan borrowers in default starting in January 2026.

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Mahwah’s $138 Million Question: Voters to Decide on Massive School Bond Referendum in March

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MAHWAH, NJ — The Mahwah Board of Education has set the stage for a landmark decision that could reshape the township’s educational landscape for decades. In a unanimous vote on December 17, 2025, the Board approved a two-question, $138.4 million bond referendum scheduled for March 10, 2026.

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THE ELISABETH MORROW SCHOOL IN ENGLEWOOD, N.J., EARNS SELECT STATUS FOR PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD

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Marek Beck, Ph.D., Head of School, officially accepted the resolution on behalf of the school. The ceremony included the reading of a resolution recognizing the school’s consistently high performance, validating the quality of its educational model. Dr. Beck shown with the award with students celebrating the prestigious award.

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Englewood, NJ – The Elisabeth Morrow School (EMS) is proud to announce its selection as a recipient of the 2025 National Blue Ribbon School award, placing it among the nation’s most academically distinguished institutions. After successfully completing the rigorous federal application process, the school was officially notified of its selection by the U.S. Department of Education. Notably, EMS is one of only two private schools in the state of New Jersey to receive this prestigious recognition, cementing its place as a leader in independent education.

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Bergen County Dominates: 13 Schools Land in NJ’s Top 50 Elementary Ranks!

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Northern New Jersey Shines: More Than a Quarter of NJ’s Elite Elementary Schools are in Bergen County

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Glen Rock NJ, Bergen County has cemented its reputation as a powerhouse for education, with an astonishing 13 public elementary schools cracking the top 50 in the highly anticipated U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 rankings. This means over 25% of New Jersey’s top-tier elementary schools are located right here in Bergen County!

The rankings, which assessed nearly 47,000 public elementary schools nationwide, provide a valuable look at student performance across the state. The methodology focuses heavily on math and reading proficiency scores from the U.S. Department of Education data, while also factoring in student-teacher ratios to break ties.

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New Jersey Homeschool Families Fight Back Against State’s Invasive Curriculum Mandate!

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s latest assault on parental rights has homeschool families in an uproar as lawmakers propose a bill forcing them to teach divisive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics at home. The controversial legislation, still under review as of September 2025, demands homeschoolers align with state standards, including gender identity, sexual orientation, and climate studies, while subjecting them to intrusive oversight. Parents like Michele Latour are vowing defiance, declaring, “Our family won’t teach anything that opposes the Word of God.” Here’s why NJ’s power grab is sparking a fierce rebellion and what it means for freedom in 2025!

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School Choice Wins Big: Congress Passes Historic Scholarship Program Empowering Parents and Students

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Washington DC, in a landmark victory for school choice advocates and families nationwide, Congress has approved the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA)—a transformative school-choice scholarship program that will help parents send their children to the schools that best meet their needs.

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New Jersey Ranks 3rd in Nation for School Quality in WalletHub’s 2025 Best & Worst School Systems Report

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Ridgewood NJ, as reading scores decline nationwide and math gains remain uneven amid conflicting priorities, WalletHub has released its 2025 ranking of the Best & Worst School Systems in the U.S., comparing all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

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Bergen County Celebrates Project SEARCH Class of 2025 at 9th Annual Graduation Ceremony

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Hackensack, NJ – On Friday, June 13th, Bergen County proudly hosted its 9th Annual Project SEARCH Graduation Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2025. The event honored a group of dedicated young adults who completed a yearlong journey of personal and professional growth through one of New Jersey’s most impactful internship programs for differently abled students.

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New Jersey Policy Institute: “School Choice is a Ready-Made Solution to Diversify School Districts”

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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Policy Institute (“NJPI”) today filed an amicus brief in the on-going segregation lawsuit initiated by the Latino Action Network and the NAACP against the state of New Jersey.  NJPI is a non-profit organization dedicated to working with New Jersey’s public and private sector leaders to find practical and effective solutions to the largest issues affecting the Garden State and its residents. 

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The Flexibility of Online Law School: Your Path to Legal Expertise

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Online learning platforms have transformed the way education is delivered today. Individuals interested in pursuing a law degree are often surprised to find they can attend law school online and gain the necessary legal expertise. Why should they consider this option? 

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Elisabeth Morrow School Morrow House (Grades 5-8) student council is the recipient of the 2025 ASCA Student Council School of Excellence Award

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Englewood NJ, the Elisabeth Morrow School is proud to announce that their very own Morrow House (Grades 5-8) student council is the recipient of the 2025 ASCA Student Council School of Excellence Award.

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