NJ's 'Best' High Schools: New Rankings Released

Niche released its lists of the top high schools in the nation. Here's where New Jersey's schools stand.

$6.5 Million Initiative To Digitize School Maps For First Responders

An initiative to create digital maps of school buildings for first responders was unveiled in late-August by Gov. Phil Murphy.

$1.55 Billion In State Funds Earmarked For School Projects

Gov. Phil Murphy highlighted these investments in a visit to cut the ribbon on the $241 million Dayton Avenue Campus in Passaic City.

NJ Vows To Discipline Schools That Don't Teach New Sex-Ed Curriculum

Some school districts have attempted workarounds. But in extreme cases of noncompliance, districts could lose state aid.

NJ Schools Ranked Among U.S. News’ 2022-2023 Best Colleges

29 colleges and universities in New Jersey are included in the 2022-23 rankings. One NJ institution even topped the national list.

Teacher-Student Diversity Gap Widens In New Jersey

In Jersey City the racial gap is stark: More than half the teachers there are white, compared to just 15% of students.

$26M For NJ Schools Expanding Preschool Access: Here's Where

Experts say New Jersey lacks enough access to quality, affordable child care — an issue the pandemic worsened.

Families Left To Find New Schools As Charters Are Denied Permission To Expand

New Jersey is home to 87 public charter schools, serving 60,000 students with another 20,000 students on waitlists.

Tuition Increases At 25 NJ Colleges: Here's How Much It Went Up

Here are the universities that raised their tuition the most throughout New Jersey — plus two that didn't raise theirs at all.

Which NJ Schools Rely Most, Least On State Aid?

State aid plays a key part in shaping New Jersey schools, but the dollar figure each district receives doesn't tell the whole story.

Here Are NJ's 15 'Best' Colleges For The New School Year: Report

Niche released its '2023 Best Colleges Rankings' for New Jersey and the nation. Here's where the Garden State's institutions stand.

School Buses Back On The Road: When Do New Jersey Drivers Need To Stop

Breaking New Jersey school bus laws are offenses that can cost a $100 fine and a five-point penalty on a driver's license.

NJ Schools Among Least 'Equitable;' These Districts Rank Worst: Report

New Jersey's school system consistently ranks high. But it also features some of the nation's greatest discrepancies, per WalletHub.

Princeton Review’s ‘Best 388 Colleges 2023’ List Includes 9 NJ Schools

The Princeton Review also ranked schools in categories from political activity from students to weed smoking to best/worst financial aid.

'Bleed Control' Lessons In NJ Schools Could Help Shooting Response

A bill in the State Legislature would require schools to teach high schoolers the emergency protocol.

Back-To-School Shopping 2022: Check Out Deals At New Jersey Retailers

From notebooks to pencils to iPads, snag the best back-to-school deals at these stores in New Jersey.

Rutgers To Continue COVID Vaccine, Mask Mandates This Fall

Masks are no longer required at indoor events, but attendees must show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test result.

NJ Teacher Salaries: How Much Do Your District's Educators Earn?

The median public-school teacher salary in New Jersey last year totaled $74,186, but pay significantly varies by district.

NJ Has 3rd-Best School System In Nation, New Study Shows

A new ranking gave high marks to NJ's education system, but the site's experts warn that determining school quality is quite complex.

NJ Schools Spend $18K Per Student On Average: How Much Your Kid Gets

NJ school districts — even those with similar enrollment — budgeted significantly different amounts per pupil last year. Here's the list.

$150K-Plus Salaries For 2,556 NJ Superintendents, Principals

These school administrators make between $150K and $300K per year. See which leaders in your local school district made the list.

NJ Exam Won’t Be Graduation Requirement Under New Law

A statewide high school exit exam will not be used as a graduation requirement under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law this week.

Texas School Shooting Sparks Disagreements In NJ Board Of Education

1 member said the solution is gun control, not turning schools 'into fortresses.' The board VP said he disagreed with much of the statement.

Safety Concerns Prompt Remote Learning At Some NJ Schools On June 7

Several NJ school districts have already announced a June 7 virtual day, citing safety concerns over public entry in school buildings.

More Police To Patrol NJ Schools After Texas Shooting, AG Says

The measure is effective immediately, and comes despite “no credible threats” in New Jersey, the state’s top cop said Tuesday.

NJ Students Can Opt Out Of Masking Under New Bill

One NJ lawmaker wants to push a bill to give parents the option of sending their kids to other schools with more favorable mask policies.

$45M Electric School Bus Program Coming To NJ Under New Bill

Diesel-run school buses may be a thing of the past under a new bill in Trenton proposing a $45 million electric school bus pilot program.

In-Person Commencements Return For These NJ Colleges: See Full List

After two years of virtual and limited capacity ceremonies, many NJ colleges are holding in-person graduations this month.

Masks Back In NJ Schools, But No Mandate Yet As COVID Cases Rise

School districts, particularly in high-transmission counties, have "every right" to require masks, Gov. Murphy said.

Sex Ed And Frog Dissection: NJ Senators Pursue 'Parents Bill Of Right'

NJ parents should have more choice in excluding their children from 'lessons that conflict with their values,' State Sen. Corrado said.

You Can Get A Master's Degree In Happiness At This NJ University

The small liberal arts university that created the world's first master's degree in Happiness Studies has garnered a lot of attention.

NJ's Best Public High Schools: 2022 Rankings Released

2 New Jersey schools cracked the Top 10 of Niche's top schools in the nation, and 14 NJ schools ranked in the Top 100. Here's the list.

NJ Senate Passes Bill To Eliminate Test For Teachers

The edPTA test, which teachers are required to take for certification, has been criticized by educators for being too long and unnecessary.

Teacher Candidate Test Costly And Unnecessary, NJ Educators Say

Nine organizations, including NJ’s largest teacher union, are calling for the state to drop the edTPA. A bill to ban it is in the Senate.

Racist Threat At New Jersey School Prompts Investigation: Police

Police and school officials in Woodstown are investigating an image with racist language that has circulated on social media.

Lawsuit To End School Segregation In NJ Will Return To Courtroom

New Jersey's long history of school segregation will finally come to question, as a lawsuit filed four years ago reenters the court system.

'Traumatizing' School Safety Drills Banned In New NJ Legislation

Gov. Murphy signed legislation on Monday that prohibits NJ schools from using unnecessary scare tactics during active shooter drills.

Federal Coronavirus Aid For Schools: See How Much NJ Schools Got

New Jersey schools have received at least $4.0 billion in federal aid since the pandemic began.

Honoring The Class Of 2021: Brandon & Brenda Walsh Of Toms River North

Across New Jersey Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Congratulations, Westfield High Schook Grad William Torres

Across New Jersey Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.