Getting An Awesome School Photo: 5 Tips For Parents

Avoid a picture day calamity for your student with these easy suggestions.

Essex County College 'First In Nation' To Offer Drone Classes

The classes will be targeted to law enforcement personnel but will also be available to civilians.

In Belleville: District's 'Confusing' Flash Drive Purchase Discussed At BOE Meeting

The order was placed after a former board trustee’s company was stuck with 2,000 unwanted units, report states.

'Best High Schools' List: Did Belleville-Nutley Make The Cut?

Newsweek releases its 2015 ranking of the nation’s best high schools.

Tuition Hike Coming For Montclair State University Students

The university’s Board of Trustees approves a 2 percent increase for undergraduate tuition and fees.

State Releases New Teacher Evaluations For Belleville-Nutley

See how the Department of Education rated your local teachers here.

Essex County JV Detention Center Graduates 2015 High School Class

“It’s not the mistakes we make that define us… it’s how we learn from those experiences.”

Mount St. Dominic Academy Graduates Four Belleville-Nutley Residents

See where the graduates will be attending college here.

Bill Stirs Up Controversy About Charter School Expansion in New Jersey

Parents protest in Essex County; See the sponsoring legislator’s reply here.

Essex County College Announces Tuition Hike

Students criticize the first fee increase in five years.

Belleville Students Win National Video Contest

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Center gives young filmmakers a prize for their video on Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel.

New Jersey Schools with High PARCC Opt-Out Rates May Face Slashed Funding

Governor Chris Christie supports potential cuts at town hall meeting on Thursday.

In Belleville: 316 Students Opt Out of PARCC Standardized Test

Second phase of exams will continue in May.

Students Crash Trustee Meeting to Protest Planned Tuition Hike

Essex County College enrollees may face 20 percent or higher increase.

Update: Meningitis suspected cause of Essex County Six-Year-Old Student

No public health risk, say officials

Authorities Investigate Deaths of Two Students in Newark

Flu-like symptoms possible cause of one fatality

Opposition Mobilizes Against PARCC : What's Happening in Belleville-Nutley?

Thousands of students and parents opt-out of controversial standardized test across the state

State Aid: No change for Belleville and Nutley School Districts

Essex County aid remains flat for 2015-16

Renovated Nursing Simulation Lab To Be Unveiled At Essex County College

The newly renovated Health Sciences Nursing Simulation Laboratory was transformed into a high-tech facility.

Belleville Residents Make Dean's List at Essex County College

To be included on the Dean’s List, students must achieve a 3.5 or higher grade point average.

Nutley Residents Make Dean's List at Essex County College

To be included on the Dean’s List, students must achieve a 3.5 or higher grade point average.

Nutley, Belleville Public Schools to Delay Opening

Public schools will delay opening by 90 minutes as cold, snow, black ice make roads hazardous

Nutley, Belleville Public Schools Closed Amid Storm

Nutley and Belleville Public Schools both announced plans to close due to the winter storm expected to dump 10 inches of snow.

Parents of North Jersey UPenn Freshman Who Took Own Life Release Suicide Note

As well as a note, Madison Holleran left presents for her loved ones when she took her own life last January.

Montclair State Spends $210,000 On Bronze Statue, Students Outraged

Students are speaking out against to the statue, stating that the funds should have been used to combat parking issues.

RU Newark Lecture Series Celebrates the Smithsonian's New National Museum of African American History and Culture

The 35th annual Marion Thompson Wright conference will be held in memory of Dr. Clement Alexander Price, 1945-2014.

White House College Opportunity Day of Action Attracts Essex Educators

NJ state educators present include Essex County College President Dr. Gale Gibson and RU Newark Chancellor Nancy Cantor.

ECC President to Participate in White House College Opportunity Summit

Dr. Gale E. Gibson of Essex County College will join President Obama, the First Lady and Vice President Biden at the summit.

Of Dragonflies and Dinosaurs: Rutgers University-Newark Researcher Helps Map Insect Origins, Evolution

Dragonflies and damselflies on planet earth over 400 million years ago, long before dinosaurs and human life.

Sen. Rice Calls for Investigation into Local Public Schools

Sen. Ronald L. Rice held a press conference on Nov 6. calling for subpoena power to investigate problems plaguing the Newark school district

RU-Newark to Recognize Student & Employee Veterans on Nov. 12

The conversation will examine challenges of transition to civilian life and the courts’ role in national security.

Date Rape Survivor in Landmark Case to Tell Her Story to Essex Students

Katie Koestner was date raped in 1990 and went on to become the first to speak publicly about date rape. She will speak on Nov 2.

Liberian Nobel Peace Prize to Speak at University 'World Leaders' Forum

The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Leymah Gbowee, will discuss the important role of women in peacekeeping.

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Brown v. BOE

A program will be held at RU Newark on Nov 4. to discuss the legacy of the landmark court decision that desegregated public schools.

Don Bosco Prep Announces November 2 Open House

Don Bosco Prep will host its final fall open house on Sunday, November 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Paul Boxer Can Address Sayreville Hazing Incident

The Rutgers University Newark expert is available to provide psychological insight into bullying and youth violence.

Essex County College Awarded $819,000 To Train Students for Jobs in Healthcare

Senators Cory Booker and Robert Menendez were on hand to present the funding which will be critical for workforce development.

Rutgers Newark to Honor Essex County's Role in LGBT Solidarity With Events

A series of events entitled “Sanctuary: A History of Queer Club Spaces in Newark” will be held throughout the month of October.

Essex County College Hosts Manufacturing Career Day

Essex County College will host its 3rd annual Manufacturing Career Day on Wednesday, October 1 from 9am to 12 noon.

Tennis Legend Andre Agassi to Attend Ribbon Cutting of New Charter School

Agassi will be on hand at the opening of the University Heights Charter School in Newark, an investment of the Turner-Agassi Charter fund.