Rutgers Faculty Rejects Deal With Pearson Online College

Faculty feels the deal gives too much power and money to Pearson.

Rutgers Scientists' Discovery Could Fight Flu Outbreaks

The strategy focuses on isolating aspects of the strain and preventing them from multiplying.

Move to Big 10 Could be Worth $200 Million to Rutgers

This includes any money the University must expend to transition its athletic teams, nj.com reports.

Matawan Resident Completes West Point Basic Training

Ronald Robinson Jr. plans on studying engineering at the school.

MAST Info Session on Sandy Hook Canceled Due to Gov't Shutdown

The session is rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. on the Sandy Hook campus.

MARSD Back to School Nights

Events are scheduled for middle and high schools.

Rutgers Professor Wins MacArthur 'Genius Grant'

Historian Julie Livingston will receive $625,000 as one of 24 MacArthur Fellows named for 2013.

Rutgers Students Work With Physicians to Develop New Technologies

The program began last year with three projects and expanded to eight projects for 25 students this year.

Trinity Hall Soccer Celebrates First Win

Dozens of supporters are congratulating the new team on Facebook.

MARSD Back to School Nights

Elementary back to school nights are this week and middle school and high school are next week.

Rutgers-New Brunswick Named Among the Ugliest College Campuses in the Country

Rutgers was one of three colleges in the state listed in the national rankings.

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.

BJ's Wholesale Club Adopts Cheesequake Elementary

The Old Bridge elementary school is one of 22 statewide chosen by the company to receive a check.

Prosecutor: Heroin Use An Epidemic In Monmouth

Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni delivers sobering message at Manasquan High School Tuesday.

As Newark Begins Teacher Merit-Pay Plan, Should Matawan-Aberdeen Follow?

Newark's new system is just beginning, but do you think MARSD should mirror the plan?

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.

State Urges Parents, Students to Be Safe on Roads

Car crashes are top cause of child fatalities in state.

New All-Girls High School Opens Doors in Monmouth County

Sept. 4 marked the first day of school for the inaugural class of young women.

School Bus Report Cards Allow Parents to See Bus Safety Information

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

10 Reasons Why Parents 'Wave Off' The School Bus

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.

Matawan Police Watching for Distracted Drivers

As children begin school again Sept. 9, the Matawan Police Department will be focusing on curbing distracted driving in the borough.

Important School Dates for the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

School starts on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Matawan-Aberdeen Rotary Gives Gift of New School Supplies to Local Kids in Need

Matawan Regional High School 2013 Football Schedule Released

Matawan will open its season against Bishop Ahr.

Blog: Do Our Children Learn or Understand?

An Aberdeen blogger examines whether a test score-oriented society results in memorization or actually understanding of new topics.

Back to School Celebration & Flea Market for Matawan and Aberdeen Children

A local church will be hosting a Back to School Jam before summer ends.

Former Matawan Aberdeen Middle School Principal Removed from Manalapan School Position

Tyler Blackmore submitted his controversial resigned from MAMS in 2012, citing personal reasons.

Matawan Regional HS Student Performance Gets High Marks in New Report

MRHS gets a 'B' grade for great test scores and increasing student achievement

Freshman Orientation Quickly Approaching for Matawan Regional High School

The newest Matawan Regional High School students will start Freshman Academy at the end of August.

New School Year, New Math Curriculum for Matawan Aberdeen Middle Schoolers

New math standards will allow students to graduate better prepared for college or the workforce, administrators say.

Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Education to Set Upcoming School Year Goals

The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Administration Building, 1 Crest Way, Aberdeen.

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.

Matawan Aberdeen BOE Seeking $1.5M in Grants to Fund Improvement Projects

The district selected USA Architects to prepare several grant applications that could amount to more than $1.5 million.

Important School Dates for the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

Be ready for the upcoming school year.

Important School Dates for the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

Be ready for the upcoming school year.

9 Matawan Students Awarded OceanFirst Scholarships

Four local colleges receive $50,000 each to help support scholarship assistance.

Demolition Of Old Cliffwood Elementary School Continues

Get Ready to Go Back to School With These Tips in Matawan-Aberdeen

Here's what you need to do to get ready for the new school year.

Summer Reading, Math Packets Released for Matawan-Aberdeen Students

See what books and math sets your children need to complete for the fall.