The state took charge of the schools in 1989

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.

The pandemic-postponed school board election in Newark will have no one going to a school, community center or fire station to cast a vote. It's ...

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

Chief Political Correspondent Michael Aron sat down with Paterson Public Schools Superintendent Eileen Shafer to discuss the school district's recent budget crisis.

Atlantic City is taking a few steps forward in compliance with state directives.

The state takeover of Atlantic City won't be ending anytime soon.

Newark's superintendent promises a new approach as the city begins its first year in charge of its schools in more than 20 years.

The city is currently facing a steep budget cut in state school aid, but many believe that this is still an important vote and one ...

Fire sale on the boardwalk. Hard Rock's liquidating Trump Taj Mahal furnishings. Are they offering a deal you can't refuse? Jersey City schools to transition ...

Jersey City would be the first system in New Jersey to emerge from state control.

It was the first and oldest state takeover of a school district in the country. Is Jersey City finally ready to regain local control? The ...

Gov. Christie held press conferences on a new Office of Information Technology and also progress in Atlantic City.

Trenton enters the 21st Century with a new IT department. Can consolidating communications make us safer? Ahead of Tuesday's primary election, one Democrat vying for ...

Newark Superintendent Chris Cerf discusses the health of the school district and how Newark Enrolls differs from One Newark.

Newark Superintendent Chris Cerf discusses Gov. Chris Christie's "Fairness Formula", student achievement standards and regaining local control.

No solid clues yet to the Hoboken crash. So the focus turns to NJ Transit's abysmal safety record. What might it mean for your commute? ...

A policy change on who can donate blood. After three decades of advances in HIV testing and treatment gay men can once again be donors. ...

Paymon Rouhanifard said Camden schools are moving to one application with one deadline for students and parents wishing to change schools. He says it's a ...

Newark Superintendent Chris Cerf discusses the release of PARCC scores that show below average student performance. He also discusses the timeline of control being handed ...