Wayne Spends Nearly $21K Per Student: How Does That Compare In NJ?

Spending by NJ school districts significantly varies and depends on several factors. Here's where Wayne schools stand.

New Child-Development Center At William Paterson U.: Enrollment Open

The facility will serve children ages 2.5 through kindergarten when it opens this fall.

$150K-Plus Salaries For Wayne Superintendent, Principals

Several Wayne school administrators earned at least $150K for the last school year. Here's the list.

Wayne Revises School Schedule: 5 Dates To Know In The 2022-23 Year

There are still several weeks of summer left to enjoy. But here are some key dates for the upcoming school year.

Man Sexually Assaulted Passaic Co. Kid, Got In Via Window: Prosecutor

The Belleville man confined the victim in their bedroom and strangled them, according to authorities.

Tuition-Free College Expanded At William Paterson University

The university in Wayne will cover tuition for NJ students with a family-adjusted gross income of $65K or less.

Benway School Partners With William Paterson University

The “Pathway to Professional Careers” program places transitioning students 18-21 years old in a college setting.

Wayne Schools Launches Tip Line To Help Curb Bullying, Threats

The district partnered with school-safety company Gaggle. Here's how the new SpeakUp for Safety tip line works.

Wayne's High Schools Among Top 110 In NJ: U.S. News

Performances on AP and IB exams and standardized tests account for 90 percent of the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Wayne Has Passaic County's Best Public High Schools: Report

Niche ranked Wayne's high schools as the best in the county. Here's where they placed in the state.

Wayne Schools Add Digital Tool To Help Public Speak With District

'Let's Talk!' is available 24/7 for the public to submit questions, concerns or even kudos to Wayne school leaders.

Wayne Will Get More School Aid From NJ Under Gov. Murphy Plan

Murphy proposed $19B for K-12 schools in the state budget. Here's what Wayne would get, and what it could mean for local property taxes.

2022 NJ School Aid: Who's Getting More, Who's Getting Less

Scores of NJ school districts may see decreased funding from the state this year, while hundreds of others could get more money.

Time For Kids To Unmask? Many Wayne Parents Say They're Ready

Many Wayne parents say they're OK with their kids not wearing masks in school come March 7. Some wish they could take off the masks sooner.

Wayne Valley High School Awarded Teen Mental Health Grant

The grant enables up to 10 percent of staff to get trained and implement a teen Mental Health First Aid program.

William Paterson University Professor Earns National Award

Ana Cristina Siqueira is director the Center for Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Wayne Schools Continue COVID Protocols With NJ State Of Emergency

Wayne public schools have faced shortages of teachers and bus drivers, along with hundreds of cases and quarantines recently.

William Paterson To Begin Semester Remotely, No Booster Mandate

Full COVID vaccination remains a requirement for students and workers, and the university encourages them to get booster shots.

More School Bus Delays 'Likely' As Wayne Faces Driver Shortage

17 drivers were out Monday, as schools nationwide continue to face a shortage of bus drivers.

3 Newly Elected Wayne School Board Members Sworn In

Michael Fattal, Haralampos (Harry) Prassakos and Iveta Wentink took their oaths of office Thursday.

Wayne Schools Delayed 90 Minutes Friday Amid Snowy Forecast

Officials didn't rule out the possibility of additional changes, including schools closing.

Potential Teacher, Bus Driver Shortages At Wayne Schools

Wayne schools needed 189 substitutes Monday but could only get 51, as staff worked to cover the remaining vacancies for substitute teachers.

William Paterson Plans To Return To In-Person Education

Some NJ colleges will temporarily move education online. But William Paterson University anticipates a return to normal operations.

Wayne Schools 'Expect' To Stay Open After Winter Break

The district is prepared to deal with staffing issues that could result from quarantines, according to Superintendent Dr. Mark Toback.

More Police In Wayne Schools Friday, But No Direct Threat Found

The nationwide TikTok 'challenge' that brought the potential for school violence has prompted schools to take precautions.

Wayne Preschoolers Donate Over 100 Items To Toys For Tots

Primrose School teaches kids about compassion and generosity. They got to put those values to the test this holiday season.

NJ COVID Cases Rise To 'High' Level, First Time Since Spring

State officials place all of New Jersey under the high-risk category, which lengthens certain quarantine periods.

COVID, Staffing Issues Could Cause 'Disruptions' At Wayne Schools

A spike in cases, increased quarantine requirements and staffing difficulties could mean trouble for Wayne schools.

With COVID On The Rise, How Are Hospital Capacities Near Wayne?

NJ hit its highest number of suspected or confirmed COVID hospitalizations since April 30. Here's how hospitals in the Wayne area are doing.

Wayne Valley Assistant Principal Wins Prestigious NJ Award

The New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association named Scott Wisniewski its Visionary Leader of the Year.

35 New COVID Cases In 4 Days Reported At Wayne Schools

The development came weeks after Wayne Public Schools saw progress in reducing coronavirus cases.

Wayne Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Wayne area high schools.

Protesters Rally Against Layoffs At William Paterson

University officials say the university's $30 million deficit make the layoffs 'unavoidable.'

Wayne School COVID Numbers 'Decreased Dramatically'

The Wayne Health Department's vaccine clinics for children also filled up quickly.

With Non-Meeting Looming, Wayne BOE To Reconvene Thursday

Last meeting was canceled after failing to produce a quorum. The next meeting is set for Thursday evening.

Safety Issues, Illness Factored Into Wayne Board Of Ed. No-Shows

5 of 9 board members didn't show, thus canceling what would have been the last meeting before a contentious election.

Wayne Schools Loosen COVID Restrictions, Take Down Desk Shields

As coronavirus numbers move in a positive direction, Wayne schools will gradually scale back restrictions.

Wayne Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News

Wayne elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

William Paterson Gets $5M For Hispanic, Low-Income STEM Students

The federal grant will target Hispanic and low-income first-time, first-year students and transfers from Passaic County Community College.

Wayne BOE President Considers Charges At Raucous, Profane Meeting

Parents were upset by what they called "pornographic" literature. It led to shouting, and alleged threats made against the board president.