The Pandemic Set Back Student Learning. Newark Kept The Data Under Wraps.

When Newark students took a series of diagnostic tests last fall, some seven months into the pandemic, the results were alarming.

As College Enrollment Declines, New Jersey Promises To Help Students With Tuition

New Jersey promises to help thousands of students from low-income backgrounds cover the cost of four years of college tuition.

This Newark Educator Returned ‘Home' To Teach Deaf Students. Now She's The District's Teacher Of The Year.

DeJanee Martinez has loved reading for as long as she can remember.

Jamila Colin Named Teacher Of The Year At Newark School

Jamila Colin has been named Teacher of the Year at Newark's South 17th Street Elementary School for her tireless dedication.

College Financial Aid Applications In Newark Area: Compare To NJ

See how college aid applications changed for Newark area high schools.

Newark Educator Among 10 U.S. ‘Amazon Teachers of the Year’

VIDEO: “After a year of uncertainty, this is a welcome surprise for me, my students and our school community.”

Masks For Newark Public School Students, Staff Will Continue

New Jersey isn't making students wear masks when they return to classrooms this fall, but its largest public school district will.

$31M Expansion Begins At Essex County Newark Tech School

Newark Tech is the third school building in the Essex County Schools of Technology District to undergo renovations in the last five years.

Newark HS Students Have New Graduation Requirements: Report

Newark public school students must now apply for college financial aid, among other requirements, a report says.

NJ Supreme Court Rules On Newark Charter School Expansions

The New Jersey Supreme Court upheld a decision that paved the way for the expansion of seven charter schools in Newark.

Coronavirus Freeze Ends: Rutgers Hikes Tuition, Fees By 2.6%

Here's what a typical undergrad student will pay at Rutgers University's Newark, New Brunswick and Camden campuses.

Black Girls Code Founder Speaks At NJIT Commencement In Newark

Kimberly Bryant: “As engineers, technologists and innovators I believe you are uniquely gifted … You are the architects of the future.”

Newark Teacher Of Year Has ‘Passion, Patience’ For Deaf Students

Newark’s inspiring teachers of the year for 2021 include DeJanee Martinez of the Bruce Street School for the Deaf.

Experiencing Racism As A Child Was Traumatic, But These Young Voices Are Helping Me Heal

When I was in fourth grade, a classmate and his older brother followed me halfway home from school while calling me the n-word.

Gov. Phil Murphy: ‘Masking In Schools' Likely Next Fall For N.J. Students Under 12

Mask requirements and other COVID-19 safety protocols will likely stay in place for students under 12 this fall.

‘No Evidence' That NJ Takeover Of Camden Schools Improved Students' Test Scores, Report Says

Standardized test scores for Camden City students have improved in recent years.

As Newark Schools Plan For The Fall, Questions Remain About Student Vaccination, Safety Measures, And Family Hesitancy

As Newark schools inch back toward normalcy, the big question now is what to expect this fall.

Newark School District To Get Massive $177 Million Infusion Of Federal Stimulus Funds

The Newark school district is set to receive a staggering $177 million in federal stimulus money.

Do Newark Charter Schools Worsen Segregation? A Guide To The Debate Behind A Major Court Case.

Two of the most fiercely debated issues in education are charter schools and segregation.

As Schools Plan For The Pandemic Recovery, Here's What Newark Students Say They Want

In Newark and nationwide, education officials are plotting a pandemic recovery of massive proportions.

How Should Newark Schools Spend $84 Million In COVID Relief Money?

Newark school leaders are asking families and educators to tell them how the district should spend $84 million in federal relief funds.

Newark Public Schools Will Let Students Learn In Person More Days Each Week

Just over a week after Newark resumed in-person learning, the district is doubling the number of days that students can return to class.

What Newark Students Need Now: A Student-Led Event To Plan For Pandemic Recovery

Over the past year, Newark's high school students have watched their worlds turn upside down.

Art Teachers Are A ‘Secret Weapon' For Restoring Students' Mental Health, Expert Says

The pandemic has pushed many young people's mental health to the breaking point.

Newark School District To Get Massive $177 Million Infusion Of Federal Stimulus Funds

The Newark school district is set to receive a staggering $177 million in federal stimulus money.

Newark School District To Get Massive $177 Million Infusion Of Federal Stimulus Funds

The Newark school district is set to receive a staggering $177 million in federal stimulus money, according to figures released Monday.

As Schools Plan For The Pandemic Recovery, Here's What Newark Students Say They Want

In Newark and nationwide, education officials are plotting a pandemic recovery of massive proportions.

As Newark Schools Plan For The Fall, Questions Remain About Student Vaccination, Safety Measures, And Family Hesitancy

As Newark schools inch back toward normalcy, the big question now is what to expect this fall.

As Schools Plan For The Pandemic Recovery, Here's What Newark Students Say They Want

In Newark and nationwide, education officials are plotting a pandemic recovery of massive proportions.

As Newark Schools Plan For The Fall, Questions Remain About Student Vaccination, Safety Measures, And Family Hesitancy

As Newark schools inch back toward normalcy, the big question now is what to expect this fall.

Most N.J. Students Can Skip State Tests This Spring, Biden Administration Says

New Jersey students can skip the state's standardized tests this spring, federal officials suggested this week in a letter to the state.

What Newark Students Need Now: A Student-Led Event To Plan For Pandemic Recovery

Over the past year, Newark's high school students have watched their worlds turn upside down.

All New Jersey Students Will Be Back In-Person Next School Year, Gov. Phil Murphy Says

New Jersey students must return to school in-person five days a week next school year.

Newark: All New Jersey Students Will Be Back In-Person Next School Year, Gov. Phil Murphy Says

New Jersey students must return to school in-person five days a week next school year and families won't have the option.

Congratulations, Paramus High School Grad Tiaris Lantigua

Newark Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Newark Patch.

Students In Newark’s South Ward Get Donation Of Chromebooks

The devices were provided by the Take on Race “One Million Devices Now” campaign.

HS Students Can Earn Credits At Essex County College Summer Camp

High school juniors and seniors can earn college credits at Essex County College's 2021 Summer Camp.

NJ Students Will Rally In Newark To Demand School Budget Changes

They want “counselors, not cops.”

‘I'm More Than My Mistakes': Finding A Second Chance At New Jersey's Only Alternative Charter High School

How I bit my tongue when girls were talking behind my back or when I walked away from confrontations.