What Your Student's School 'Uniform'?

While schools don't have official uniforms, kids seem to dress uniformly according to their peer group.

Grudging Acceptance of Christie Policies Sets Tone as School Chiefs Gather

Superintendents more subdued, non-confrontational in discussions of salary caps, evaluations, tougher testing.

College Avenue Construction Commences

The College Avenue Redevelopment Initiative will be completed in 2016.

Princeton University Giving Red Cups in Response to Meningitis Outbreak

A student who studied overseas contracted the disease over the summer, and there was an outbreak on campus in the spring.

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.

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.

Charting the Development of New Jersey's Charter Schools

Charter schools are nothing if not controversial, but what's beneath the chatter?

Ex-Rutgers Employee Says She Was Fired for Being a Lesbian

Rutgers says the former Douglass Residential College employee failed to meet deadlines.

As Newark Begins Teacher Merit-Pay Plan, Should South Brunswick Follow?

Newark's new system is just beginning, but do you think the South Brunswick School District should mirror the plan?

Opinion: Some Cold, Hard Facts About Common Core State Standards

Teaching to the test is not necessarily a bad thing, nor is the use of data to evaluate teaching effectiveness.

What Do You Pack in Your Kids’ Lunches?

Patch readers share their tips for packing a school lunch that travels well, is relatively healthy and, perhaps most importantly, the kids will eat.

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.

Critics From Both Sides of Aisle Find Common Ground About Common Core

Republican, Democrat both urge NJ to go slowly on tougher standards and testing, but Christie administration proceeds with implementation.

Pay Hikes for NJ Teachers Dip Slightly, But New Pacts Hint at Reversal of Trend

While salary increases may be on the rise, contracts call for concessions such as paying more toward health benefits.

St. Augustine School Students Achieve the Rubik’s Challenge

Odyssey of the Mind team members solve Rubik's puzzle in short order.

The List: Top Salaries for New Jersey School Superintendents

Exemptions and pre-cap contracts make it possible for some superintendents to still take home a sizable chunk of change.

Donate to Fundraiser in Honor of Late SHBS Grad

Help the less fortunate by donating boots and sneakers at Brunswick Memorial Home in memory of 2004 South Brunswick High School graduate Chris Ward.

Back to School in South Brunswick: Getting to School Safely

The return to school is a good time to review safety rules for walking, riding a bike or taking a bus to school.

Need to Brush Up? 4 Online Education Sites—and an App

Help get your kids ready for school with a few visits to these sites.

School Vouchers Not Dead Yet, At Least in Gov. Christie's Eyes

Teacher evaluation framework for tenure reform hardly a surprise as second priority for education agenda.

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.

Back-to-School Lesson in Kindness

A blogger who remembers emotional abuse in middle school encourages parents to ask their kids to be kinder to classmates.

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.

Community Update

Police to Beef Up Presence at South Brunswick Schools Next Week

"Operation Safe Schools" will place officers at every school in the district at the start and end of the school day.

New School Year in NJ Already Looks Like One for the Books

From beefed-up evaluations, to revamped curriculum and testing, to takeovers of urban districts, there will be interesting days ahead.

Safety on the Roads Important as Students Return to School

About 1.3 million students return to school in the state over the next few weeks.

South Brunswick High School Girls Soccer Schedule 2013

South Brunswick High School Boys Soccer Schedule 2013

St. Augustine of Canterbury Opens Doors to Students for 50th Year

School to open doors on Sept. 5, the same date St. A's opened 50 years ago.

August is National Immunization Month—Is Your Child Ready for School with Up-to-Date Vaccines?

Along with shopping for school supplies, add checking up on your child’s vaccinations before he or she starts a new grade.

South Brunswick High School Football Schedule 2013

August is National Immunization Month—Is Your Child Ready for School with Up-to-Date Vaccines?

Along with shopping for school supplies, add checking up on your child’s vaccinations before he or she starts a new grade.

South Brunswick Man Named Head of Brass Program at Rutgers

Alan Baer, principal tuba for the New York Philharmonic, will lead the department in developing a strong chamber music program.

South Brunswick High School Earns Above Average Marks in New Report

South Brunswick High School earned an "A" in a new Inside Jersey report.

Report: Crossroads South Middle School Tackles Mold Problem

The mold was discovered, mostly in the classrooms, three weeks ago.

South Brunswick Students Earn Dean's List at Villanova

College honors for local students.

NJ Schools Turn to Familiar Instrument to Measure Teacher Performance

Charlotte Danielson talks about the challenges as her “Frameworks for Teaching” is adopted by more than 300 public school districts.

DOE's Investigative Arm to Get More Help as Schools Get More Scrutiny

Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance pushing to catch up on unresolved cases, some dating back to 2011.

South Brunswick Students Named to Dean's List at University of the Sciences

College honors for local students.