Here is a look back at the biggest school stories from 2013.
The cutting-edge Englishtown-based dance company takes a step back in time to swing out to Sinatra.
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
Local schools are closed today due to the snow.
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.
The Manalapan-Englishtown Board of Education voted to bring full-day kindergarten to the district.
There is plenty of valuable advice on Patch on how to navigate college admissions.
The Monmouth County Vocational School District career academies had five schools on the list.
The College Board list takes into account test performance and access.
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After looking at SAT scores, we crunched the numbers on AP test performance.
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.
By sharing news on Patch, local schools are extending their reach into the community and sharing news about programs, sports, and job openings.
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.
Monmouth County Vocational School District career academies dominate the list.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School wins seventh place in the public school division.
One Pine Brook School sixth grade team has been chosen to test out the pilot program and were provided with Chromebooks.
A Patch blogger hits a nerve by declaring her avoidance of the school's online tool, which she believes shifts responsibility from student to parent.
Quinton Aaron Foundation works to fight bullying.
The Board of Governors approved his bonus following a positive performance review last week.
Faculty feels the deal gives too much power and money to Pearson.
The strategy focuses on isolating aspects of the strain and preventing them from multiplying.
Twelve other students were named commended students in the scholarship program.
This includes any money the University must expend to transition its athletic teams, nj.com reports.
The session is rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. on the Sandy Hook campus.
The award will be presented at a luncheon on Jan. 26 in Eastampton.
The application is due Jan. 2.
Historian Julie Livingston will receive $625,000 as one of 24 MacArthur Fellows named for 2013.
The program began last year with three projects and expanded to eight projects for 25 students this year.
Kids keep losing their lunch money? Now they don't have to worry about it!
Rutgers was one of three colleges in the state listed in the national rankings.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni delivers sobering message at Manasquan High School Tuesday.
The healthy deli meats will be available in sandwiches on a daily basis.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
The first 25 vehicle registrants will receive goody bags and door prize tickets.