Enrollment in advanced classes has been consistent in recent years, but the rate is lower for certain student groups

The vote took nearly two hours as board members reignited discussions about the usefulness of the test

The Graduation Proficiency Assessment serves no purpose and, worse, undermines’ students’ growth potential

No current high school students will have to pass the PARCC exam to graduate.

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 ...

One in three New Jersey students is choosing to take the ACT, up from one in five just four years ago. But the average score ...

The governor has grant money to help counties get reimbursed for emergency expenditures in Sandy's wake -- counties still recovering. The lead scare that cut ...

The new version of the SAT has fewer answer choices, no penalty for wrong answers and an optional essay section that gives test-takers more time.

New recruits are accepted into the State Police force, despite problems unearthed in background checks. Did the urgency to increase diversity play a role? A ...

It's New Jersey's most prestigious business event of the year. More than a thousand political and business leaders ride the rails, rub elbows and network. ...

A lawsuit between parents and the Department of Education over new graduation requirements regarding PARCC scores seeks the implementation of new graduation guidelines through the ...

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.

How are guns getting into New Jersey? You'll be surprised. For-profit colleges are closing, taking the cash and leaving students in the lurch. Getting into ...

Montclair State University has joined about 800 other colleges nationwide that no longer require the SAT for admission.

Deep divides as the Bridge Investigation Committee prepares to meet again. Give it back. Will some New Jersey towns have to return some Sandy relief? ...

Graduation rates at Asbury Park High School are low and drop-out rates are high.

A new turn in the long battle over affordable housing. Plus, Cory Booker under fire for his online activities. And the judge who quit his ...

Newark Superintendent Cami Anderson says teachers are vital to the education system and was glad the top teachers could be rewarded monetarily.