Cleanup after Tropical Storm Ida means not all the city’s schools can reopen immediately

The Paterson school district gets ready to welcome back some students, but disputes with teachers union continue

The teacher's union cites one major issue to reopening: indoor air quality.

Three decades after the state took control of the Paterson School District, the state Board of Education voted unanimously to return control to local officials.

More than 30 districts had requested $362M in emergency aid; state officials last week announced that just 13 will share in the $15M awarded

Shortfall of $63 million projected in coming fiscal year after loss of 128 teaching positions last year due to budget constraints

People came seeking more state funding, but only got three minutes to make their case before the Assembly Budget Committee.

Bitterness lingers, and after two-plus generations under state control, kids struggle. PARCC test scores remain low, but graduation rates have nearly doubled since 2009.

The New Jersey Department of Education issued Performance Reports for the 2015-2016 school year. Information includes absenteeism, achievement and scores for the SAT and ACT.

Atlantic City's slimming down to prepare for retaking control from the state. And you might be surprised to hear what's being cut. A new report ...

Several parents spoke before the Senate Budget Committee asking lawmakers to increase funding to their school districts.

Several civil rights and advocacy groups have joined a legal challenge against PARCC, claiming New Jersey’s new high school graduation requirements, which include passing the ...

Were the traffic troubles in Fort Lee that mushroomed into the Bridgegate scandal a traffic study or revenge scheme? The jury hears the charge. A ...

Starting Nov. 1, there will be no more suspensions of kids in grades K-2 in Paterson because the state-appointed superintendent has banned the practice.

Hospitalized bombing suspect Ahmad Rahimi arraigned on state charges, including five counts of the attempted murder of a police officer. Federal charges to come. Preliminary ...

A ruling on Taj Mahal's union contracts. Hiking grades and lowering taxes. A peek at the art of making art.

Of the 594 Paterson public school students who took the SATs this year, only 19 had scores that met college ready standards.

Gov. Christie marks a new post-Sandy milestone. Reconsidering Bergen County's battle-ready military surplus. A way up for homeless vets. Selling out senior citizen homes. And ...

Paterson Education Fund Executive Director Rosie Grant says that school officials are pleased with the new contracts that will begin evaluating teachers for merit pay.

About $270 million is OK’d for 177 districts -- but districts in urban areas still wait for their share.