Principal Evaluation Mandate Will Put Administrators Under Microscope

Some districts question the wisdom of rolling out new systems while teacher evaluation just getting underway.

Parent Academy Presents Two Curriculum Workshops for 2012-13

Upcoming workshops include Understanding the New National Standards for Mathematics and Understanding the New National Standards for Language Arts.

St. Augustine of Canterbury Designer Pocketbook Bingo

Pocketbooks valued as high as $400 from famous and trendy designers will be available in a variety of Bingo games.

NJ Extends Contract to Keep High School Tests for Two More Years

Switch to new assessments scheduled to begin in 2015.

Education Foundation Announces 2nd Annual Gala Fundraiser

Gala will provide food from some of Central New Jersey's best local restaurants, while honoring recipients of first South Brunswick High School Distinguished Alumni Award: David Bianchi, Gregory Halili, Stephen Portnoy and Anna Quindlen.

College Achievements for South Brunswick Students

Recognition for South Brunswick's best and brightest students.

Support South Brunswick Teachers on World Teachers' Day

Give back to local teachers by celebrating World Teachers' Day on Oct. 5.

SBHS Hosts Marching Band Tournament of Champions

A host of top marching bands from around the state will converge on South Brunswick High School Saturday for the SBHS "Tournament of Champions" festival.

New Jersey's Poorest Kids Are Missing Out on Breakfast

Low-income children in NJ are eligible for a free breakfast program in schools, but nearly two-thirds are not being fed.

NJSIAA Moves Dates for State Wrestling Tournaments

Lady Gaga concert forces moves for individual and team tournaments.

Online Assessments Test the Limits of Public School Technology

Half of NJ districts lack adequate computers, Internet capacity.

NJ To Pilot Early Testing for Kindergarten

Pilot program will measure social, academic development in seven districts.

Middlesex County Vocational-Technical District Expands Offerings

The school district has expanded a number of its offerings, including cosmetology, green energy and construction and performing arts.

No More Pencils, No More Books: Are School Librarians Becoming Obsolete?

Media specialists argue that guidance and research skills are needed more than ever in the Internet age.

Bill Would Stretch the School Day, Extend the School Year

Three-year pilot would be funded by corporate contributions that would earn 100 percent tax credits.

New Law Puts Defibrillators On School Grounds in 2014

The new automated external defibrillators law is named in honor of Janet Zilinksi of Warren who collapsed on school grounds in 2006.

SBPA Presents Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Workshop

Participants will learn the importance of critical thinking as the cornerstone of high level achievement in all areas of education and life.

South Brunswick High School Athletic Fundraiser This Week

Fundraiser for SBHS athletics helps prep students for the SAT.

SBHS Class of '82 30th Reunion

Court Hears Arguments on Superintendent Salary Caps

Cap or limit? Legal or not? Three-judge appellate panel takes the case under consideration.

New School Begins New Chapter for ISCJ

South Brunswick and state elected officials welcomed the grand opening of the newly expanded Noor-Ul-Iman School on Route 1.

Free Training For Health Care Careers

NJ Parent Advocates Workshop: “Social Thinking®…the Missing Piece for Children with Social Difficulties”

South Brunswick Adult Evening Classes for Fall

South Brunswick Adult Community School offerings include golf and Thai cuisine.

For NJ Legislators, A Crash Course on e-Learning

With online schools approved for New Jersey, a special session is held for lawmakers to learn more about the virtual learning models.

Fine Print: Proposed Teacher Professional Development Rules

No more 100-hours requirement, more flexibility for districts and teachers.

South Brunswick Parent Academy Workshop Tonight

First workshop of the school year focuses on informational and digital skills.

NJ Schools Prepare to Implement New Teacher Evaluations

With teacher’s tenure now tied to the evaluations, state sets deadlines for districts to decide on the process and performance models.

NJ Lawmakers Begin Study of Online Education in Charter Schools

Hearings set to define virtual schools as they evolve and fuel debate in Garden State.

Red Tape Report Released, Will Department of Education Start Cutting?

At 239 pages, the report has room to address everything from paper to professional development.

Post Your Back to School Pics

Thursday is the first day of school. Mark the event by sending your pictures to Patch.

Tips to Help Your Family Deal With Back-to-School Stress

Overlook Medical Center psychologist Rosalind S. Dorlen suggests practicing healthy stress management habits at home, as stress can increase during the school year.

Brooks Crossing Sends Smiles Across the Country for Valentine's Day

Students make cards to be given to people in need of a smile across the U.S.

View Finder: Quidditch Night at South Brunswick High School

View the photo gallery from this past weekend fundraiser for paraprofessional appreciation day.

State Report Cards Show South Brunswick Graduation Rate Improvement

State School Report Cards show increase in graduation rate, as average class sizes increase.

South Brunswick School Year Extended by Board of Education

School year extended by one day to account for days cancelled by inclement weather.

A Celebration of America at St. Augustine of Canterbury School

The school recognized National Catholic Schools Week with a week full of patriotic activities.

Monmouth Junction Elementary School Launches Annual Reading Rally

Students challenged to read 200,000 minutes on their own through February to earn prizes.

South Brunswick Kindergarten Registration

South Brunswick School District will conduct Kindergarten Registration for the 2011 - 2012 school year on Wednesday, Feb. 23.

District Pursues Students Who Attend South Brunswick Schools Fraudulently

In the last two years there have been 177 investigations that resulted in 21 students being removed from the district for not being residents.