Education Top Stories
By CLARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
May 3, 2025
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, April 3, the sixth grade team at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School hosted a fun, family-friendly evening event inspired by the once popular TV series Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? All Kumpf students and their families were invited to attend.The sixth grade team created ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The board of education has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 PM and canceled its scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 8. To see the agenda, click here.The special meeting will begin at 6:30 PM at the East Brunswick Board of Education Administration ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School senior Zachary Engstrom has been named the Chargers Student of the Month for March. Engstrom joins classmates Tabitha Devlin (September), Danica Paradiso (October), Kieran Barlow (November), Sofia Granata (December), Ryan Legakis (January), Ana Acquaviva ...
SHRUB OAK, N.Y. – Eighth graders at Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School are helping breast cancer patients in Westchester County—one stitch at a time.The students recently delivered handmade heart-shaped pillows designed to provide comfort and physical support to more than 250 breast cancer ...
LINDEN , NJ — David M. Walker is stepping back into the role where his heart has always been — as principal of a school community.At its April 29 meeting, the Linden Board of Education 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The dedicated Academic Success Committee at Franklin School continued its valued Student of the Month program, honoring the fantastic achievements of its students during April. This initiative highlights the importance of both scholastic and social development, while also nurturing ...
WARREN, NJ —The Warren Township Board of Education approved a tentative budget for the 2025-26 school year, totaling $55,062,851, which represents an increase of $3,885,301 from the previous year. This budget is set to raise taxes by $395 for homes valued at the township average and will result ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ - Raritan Valley Community College recognized the creativity, talent, ingenuity, and academic excellence of its students at the annual Note Bene awards ceremony, held April 16, 2025 at the college’s Nash Theatre. Latin for "noteworthy,” Nota Bene acknowledges the creative strength ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Board of Education accepted two retirement notices and the resignation of three instructors, and approved the hiring of four new full-time teachers and a network manager at its meeting on Monday, April 28.William Doring, Culinary Arts teacher at Jonathan Dayton ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Montville Township Public Schools families have a unique opportunity to recognize the educators and staff members who have made a supportive impact on student's lives. The Montville Township High School Hall of Fame Educator Recognition Program invites all community members to honor ...
CAMDEN – Ciara Hernandez has a lot on her agenda, including graduating next month from Camden Academy Charter School and preparing to attend Rowan University in the fall on a full scholarship.Yet she also does not want to overlook what she will do four years from now – when, as a registered ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Rutgers has launched its search to replace athletics director Pat Hobbs, who resigned abruptly in August 2024, citing health issues.The results of a subsequent university investigation released earlier this year revealed Hobbs was in a relationship with women’s gymnastics coach Umme ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Rutgers has launched its search to replace athletics director Pat Hobbs, who resigned abruptly in August 2024, citing health issues.The results of a subsequent university investigation released earlier this year revealed Hobbs was in a relationship with women’s gymnastics coach Umme ...
WAYNE, NJ – Thursday night’s school board meeting in Wayne was a packed house, with dozens of parents, students and teachers wanting to have their say on the decisions made to cut 111 staff positions in next year’s school budget.Superintendent of Wayne Schools, Dr. Mark Toback Addresses Residents ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick Superintendent Scott Feder has announced his retirement after eight years of service in the position. Feder announced his decision in a letter sent out to the community. He will formally end his time as Superintendent on September 1. “This is a bittersweet time ...
NEWARK - The first elementary school dedicated solely to serving students with autism has opened in Newark, where the number of autism cases has spiked in recent years. The Newark Public School District welcomed local leaders, parents and guardians to celebrate the opening of Branch Brook School, ...
LINDEN , NJ – They’re the first to arrive, the last to leave, and the steady force guiding our students, staff, and schools through each challenge and triumph. May 1 is National School Principals Day, and Linden Public Schools proudly celebrate the extraordinary individuals who lead with vision, ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – New Jersey residents are seeing the continued effects of inflation and the rising costs of healthcare and utilities. In February 2025, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, calculated that the average monthly utility bill would increase between 17.23% and 20.20% in 2025.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Two more administrative staff from the Central Bucks School District have been placed on leave in the wake of a report detailing abusive treatment of nonverbal autistic children at Jamison Elementary.A district-wide e-mail sent Friday afternoon announced that Director of Pupil ...
SPARTA, NJ – At the board of education meeting, Sparta Education Association President Angela DeLuccia shared good news about the staff and school district.Good Evening, My name is Angela DeLuccia and I am the very proud president of the Sparta Education Association and Sussex County Education ...
Two running for Chatham Board of EducationCHATHAM – The Chatham Central School District has two candidates running for two open seats on the Board of Education. Chatham’s School Board Election will be held as part of the annual School Budget Vote on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Mary E.
WESTAMPTON — May 2, 2025 — Yesterday, the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) proudly celebrated its inaugural Decision Day at both its Medford and Westampton campuses—an inspiring event honoring the post-graduation plans of the Class of 2025, including those pursuing college, careers, ...
RAHWAY, NJ —Students in the self-contained classes at Roosevelt Elementary School immersed themselves in a day of hands-on learning and creative expression as they celebrated Earth Day. Ms. Kristen Harbachuk thoughtfully organized a rotation of engaging stations as students explored environmental ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - BHEA’s Got Talent was back and bigger than ever, delivering a night of music, dance, and pure entertainment that left the crowd smiling—and clapping—for more. The second annual event, hosted by the Berkeley Heights Education Association (BHEA), featured 10 show-stopping ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The 2025-2026 West Essex Regional school district budget unanimously passed at the school board’s meeting on Monday. Melissa Kida, the district’s business administrator, presented the final budget explaining the district’s revenue and expenditures that impact the overall budget ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There are more good things happening with the Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) in Rahway, as students continue participating in events and activities as the 2024-2025 school year moves into its final few months.Click here to see RFS's April newsletter and stay tuned for more TAPinto ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - BHEA’s Got Talent was back and bigger than ever, delivering a night of music, dance, and pure entertainment that left the crowd smiling—and clapping—for more. The second annual event, hosted by the Berkeley Heights Education Association (BHEA), featured 10 show-stopping ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills Regional High School adopted a $54.03 million budget at its last meeting with a 2.83 percent increase in the levy.See user friendly budget herehttps://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1746017434/whrhsorg/q8sa7hfbarkmdeoxyayu/UfbReport6.pdf And Green Brook pays tuition ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills Regional High School adopted a $54.03 million budget at its last meeting with a 2.83 percent increase in the levy.See user friendly budget herehttps://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1746017434/whrhsorg/q8sa7hfbarkmdeoxyayu/UfbReport6.pdf And Green Brook pays tuition ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The 2025–2026 budget for the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District is in the books, with a general fund set at just under $188 million.The Bridgewater-Raritan board of education approved the budget at its April 29 meeting.“We tried to keep in mind our district goals, and ...