The award will be presented at a luncheon on Jan. 26 in Eastampton.
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.
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Tell us what you think about the change to the Rutgers Alma Mater.
A casino night fundraiser is scheduled to benefit the college.
A student who studied overseas contracted the disease over the summer, and there was an outbreak on campus in the spring.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
Rutgers was one of three colleges in the state listed in the national rankings.
Rutgers says the former Douglass Residential College employee failed to meet deadlines.
Teaching to the test is not necessarily a bad thing, nor is the use of data to evaluate teaching effectiveness.
Newark's new system is just beginning, but do you think the Woodbridge School District should mirror the plan?
Patch readers share their tips for packing a school lunch that travels well, is relatively healthy and, perhaps most importantly, the kids will eat.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Republican, Democrat both urge NJ to go slowly on tougher standards and testing, but Christie administration proceeds with implementation.
Former Woodbridge Superintendent John Crowe listed with 7th highest salary in Middlesex County.
While salary increases may be on the rise, contracts call for concessions such as paying more toward health benefits.
Exemptions and pre-cap contracts make it possible for some superintendents to still take home a sizable chunk of change.
The return to school is a good time to review safety rules for walking, riding a bike or taking a bus to school.
From beefed-up evaluations, to revamped curriculum and testing, to takeovers of urban districts, there will be interesting days ahead.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
A blogger who remembers emotional abuse in middle school encourages parents to ask their kids to be kinder to classmates.
Parents can search with their child's bus number, company name or company address.
About 1.3 million students return to school in the state over the next few weeks.
The first day of school in Woodbridge is Sept. 4.
Charlotte Danielson talks about the challenges as her “Frameworks for Teaching” is adopted by more than 300 public school districts.
Former Avenel Street School principal Dara Kurlander will return to the school district as a supervisor.
Language arts teacher Lindsey Kowalsky won a $2,000 grant for her "20th Century History Helper" project.
Woodbridge High School earned an A in the Inside Jersey report on high schools.
What are you dreading now that back-to-school is approaching? Patch wants to know.
Take a look at some of the new additions at Woodbridge, Colonia and JFK.
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.
Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good, too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding the right gear.
Take a look at some of the new additions at Woodbridge elementary and middle schools.
The group of about 15 students will still be able to attend JFK in the fall.
About 15 students were notified in May that they will be attending Woodbridge High instead of JFK in September.