Bergen Community College Receives $15M Grant from the White House

Bergen Community College is one of 71 grantees selected for $450 million in TAACCCT grants by the White House.

'Newsweek' Ranks Bergen County Academies No. 81 Nationally

Bergen County Academies were ranked 15th in Newsweek's list of the top high schools in the country.

'Newsweek' Ranks Hackensack High School No. 679 Nationally

Hackensack has high graduation rates and free/reduced lunch offerings.

Bergen Continuing Education Connects Students With Careers

A renewed commitment to programs providing career pathways remains the theme of Bergen Community College.

New Law Requires High School Graduates to Know CPR

Janet's Law, signed on August 20, will prepare schools for cardiac emergencies.

Bergen Teen Plans 20-Mile Open Water Swim

Ridgewood High junior hopes to swim the English Channel this fall

Teen Makes Bridge of Pasta that Holds 650 Pounds

High school student from Fair Lawn crafted an 11.8-ounce bridge out of fettucini and glue that won a local pasta bridge competition.

Fair Lawn Schools Use New Channels to Reach Community

Fair Lawn Schools now have their own smartphone app and Facebook page. Videos of school board meetings are posted online.

Saddle Brook Schools May Join Funding Lawsuit

School officials are seeking state funding for mandates that require tech upgrades and staff development.

Fair Lawn, Saddle Brook Schools Closed Wednesday

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning until 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Schools Closed Wednesday [UPDATE]

The National Weather Service predicted between 8 and 12 inches of snow.

UPDATE: Fair Lawn, Saddle Brook Schools Closing Early Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning, predicting between 6 and 10 inches of snow.

Tentative School Budget Would Raise Taxes 2.25 Percent

Fair Lawn Superintendent Bruce Watson presented a tentative $90.9 million budget to the school board last week.

Jefferson School Raises $17K For American Heart Association

The school was recently recognized for last year's successful 'Hoops For Heart' program.

Jefferson School Raises $17K For American Heart Association

The school was recently recognized for last year's successful 'Hoops For Heart' program.

Theater Company Offers Scholarship to Student Performers

The Skyline Theatre Co., based in Fair Lawn, will award $1,000 to a Bergen County student pursuing a degree in theater, film, television or communications.

Fair Lawn High Teacher Allegedly Caught Berating Student on Video Resigns

William Scarnaty reached a separation agreement with the district and will be paid through June 30.

Fair Lawn School Board Picks New President, VP

Cindy Jo Quackenbush is the board's new president and Eugene Banta is the new vice president.

Fair Lawn, Saddle Brook Schools Closed Friday

5 to 9 inches of snow were predicted in Bergen County, according to the National Weather Service.

Mobile Museum Visits Fair Lawn Schools

The New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum highlights successful people from around the state in a unique exhibit which travels to schools and community events.

Officials 'Deeply Regret' Teacher's Tirade, BOE President Says

A Fair Lawn High School teacher is on leave while the superintendent investigates a video posted online.

Officials Probe Fair Lawn Teacher Caught Yelling at Student on Video

Fair Lawn Board of Education policy and New Jersey law set the procedure for staff discipline.

Fair Lawn Teacher's Berating of Student Caught on Video

High school teacher placed on leave while district investigates incident that has gone viral on YouTube.

WWI Memorial Likely Returning to Warren Point School

The memorial for neighborhood residents was removed during the Vietnam War.

Fair Lawn School Officials Reconsider Full-Day Kindergarten Path

The Department of Education declined to offer a grant to Fair Lawn for an expansion of Westmoreland School.

State Approves Some School Grants, Not Westmoreland Expansion

The Department of Education approved grants for 11 projects to replace roofs and windows at Fair Lawn schools, but not one which would have allowed officials to pursue full-day kindergarten.

20 School Districts with the Most Bullying Incidents

We’ve compiled the 20 School Districts with the Most Bullying Incidents for the 2012-2013 school year. Not surprisingly, Newark had the most bullying incidents since it has the largest student body in the state. But there are some surprises.

State Releases School Violence, Vandalism Report

9 Most Violent School Districts in New Jersey

While school districts in cities such as Newark and Camden led the way in total number of incidents, there were many districts that had a higher ratio of incidents of violence

State OKs $141M in Funding for Bergen School Projects

The funding is contingent on local school districts' ability to greenlight the remaining cost of their local projects.

Bill Requiring Schools to Screen for Dyslexia Makes Headway

Amendments address concerns about costs and scope of testing for reading-related disorders

Bosco to Host Annual Young Musicians Contest

Winner will get a $1,000 scholarship.

Saddle Brook Residents Holding Memorial For Sandy Hook Victims

Fair Lawn Schools Refinance Bonds For Savings

The schools will save $1.8 million over a years-long period.

Bergen Community College Announces Winter, Spring Courses

15 NJ Schools Scoring Highest on Math HSPA

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

State Awards $134K School Renovation Grant to Saddle Brook

The grant will be used to replace windows at Long Memorial Elementary School.

Bergen Community College Hosts Open Houses

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.