And, despite opposition from plaintiffs, charter association and families seek to join ongoing litigation over funding for needy school districts

New Jersey DOE in court for failing to meet federal and state timelines for resolving disputes between districts and parents of special-needs students

Schools Development Authority lists projects to address overcrowding, building age in 18 districts

At the same time, parents and charter school supporters seek to join a separate case concerning funding for so-called Abbott districts

Education officials foresee a school curriculum with updated requirements in computer science and career readiness

Education commissioner wants to reduce weighting of student growth objectives from 25% to 15%

State departments of health and education move to address questions and reassure staff and students there is no immediate danger in New Jersey

After expanding access to school meals, state lawmakers take steps to improve nutrition standards

Under state choice program, roughly 5,000 students already go to schools in districts other than their own

Governor vetoes Senate president’s bill, which would allow districts to raise property taxes to make up for money lost under new school-funding law