katie kausch

New Jersey education officials had some rare positive news when they released statewide standardized test scores this week.

At one New Jersey school, the average teacher has more than 26 years in the classroom. See where your school ranks.

The latest School Performance Report uses standardized tests, student growth and absenteeism data to rate schools on a 0-100 scale.

The raccoon tested positive for rabies after an encounter with two dogs last week, health officials said.

With 3.15 million voters casting ballots — a 27-year high for a gubernatorial election — Sherrill's victory over Ciattarelli may signal shifting political winds.

While most New Jersey homeowners watch their property taxes climb each year, residents in two municipalities don't pay a cent for schools.

New Jersey property taxes are continuing to rise with school taxes making up the majority of the bill in many towns.

The Associated Press called the race for Mikie Sherrill, a Congresswoman from Morris County, around 9:30 p.m. on Election Night.

Maplewood is 70% registered Democrats, while the Jersey Shore towns of Mantoloking and Stone Harbor are over 60% Republican. Look up your town.

Republicans made huge gains in some traditionally Democratic strongholds in New Jersey in recent years. See the list.