15 NJ Schools Scoring Highest on Math HSPA

A list of schools with the highest percentage of students scoring advanced proficient.

Washington School Enrolls in Healthy U

15 NJ Public High Schools With The Highest AP Test Performance

After looking at SAT scores, we crunched the numbers on AP test performance.

20 Districts with the Highest-Paid Teachers in New Jersey

A few days after looking at the 20 school districts with the lowest-paid teachers, we bring you the districts that pay their teachers the highest average salaries in New Jersey.

20 Districts With The Lowest-Paid Teachers In NJ

We wanted to take a look at where teachers in New Jersey make the lowest average salary, so we dove into Department of Education stats to find the districts that pay teachers the least.

15 NJ Public High Schools With The Highest SAT Scores

Belleville Teachers Decry School Cameras, ID Cards

Belleville Education Association members showed up in force to protest new safety measures.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

NHS Music Department Hold Fruit Fundraiser Wednesday

Parents of students in music program selling fruit to support excursion to Montreal.

Tensions At Belleville Board Meeting

Belleville School Board Trustee Asks Crowd To "Please Shut Up"

Washington School Goes on Lockdown Monday for Emergency Safety Drill

Nutley police evacuate elementary school in emergency exercise.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

BOE Candidate Drops Out of Race

Former candidate Alan Thomas reportedly pursuing the interim position replacing outgoing board member Vicky Flynn.

Get Your School District's Bus Safety Report Card

Parents can search with their child's bus number, company name or company address

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Post Your Back-To-School Photos On Patch!

How Do You Make the Perfect PB&J?

Well, for starters, you want your peanut butter to jelly ration at 2:1. What are your tips for creating the perfect sandwich?

School Study Gives Nutley High a B, Belleville High a C

Publication said B grade reflects above average scores and average growth and a C shows below average scores but above average growth

New Date for Belleville Middle School Open House

Open house now scheduled for Aug. 28.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Former Belleville Principal Sues School Board

Gabriel Nazziola demands to be reinstated and seeks back pay and seniority.

Belleville and Nutley Residents Earn Degrees from Essex County College

Belleville and Nutley Residents Earn Degrees from Essex County College

$2M Security Overhaul Nearly Complete in Belleville Schools

New measures include armed guards at schools and tracking technology.

Belleville, Nutley Students Graduate Fairleigh Dickinson University

Local students graduate from the university's Metropolitan campus and the College at Florham.

Summer Courses Prepare Local Students for College

Nutley High School students take part in psychology course.

Three Belleville Students Picked For Japanese Art Seminar

Students will learn traditional Japanese calligraphy (shodō), manga, printmaking and flower arrangement and other topics.

All Smiles as Nutley Grads Enter Graduation

Grads happily walk into the future.

Nutley High Class of 2013 Steps into the Future

Parents and well-wishers packed into the school to send off the outgoing class.

Belleville Students Look to S.T.O.M.P. Out Distracted Drivers

Students took on bad behind-the-wheel habits with contest, taking anti-texting pledges, designing T-shirts and more.

Belleville Student Named to Dean's List at Bryant University

Jessica Benacquista, a Junior in Communication, attained academic honor.

Nutley Student Graduates from Fairfield University

Daniel Hughes graduated From Fairfield University at 63rd Commencement on May 19.

Belleville Schools Shift Sixth-Graders to Middle School

Belleville Middle School will encompass sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders in accordance with recommendations from the state.

Five Candidates File for Nutley School Board

The five are vying for open seats in the 2013 election.

Nutley Resident Graduates from DeSales University

Dina M. Servidio received bachelor of arts degree in dance.

Nutley Resident Graduates Summa Cum Laude from Skidmore

Rachel Weller of Nutley received degree and honors from Skidmore on May 18.

Largest Class Ever Graduates from Rutgers-Newark

Famed black history scholar and Belleville native Lonnie Bunch delivered commencement address

Belleville Council Cuts School Budget Tax Levy by $760,000

The Township Council reductions bring the average homeowner's tax increase down from $270 to about $110, while one council member says the cut is not large enough.

Belleville High School Seniors Study Local Government

Municipal officials worked with students in civics education exercise.