Education Top Stories
By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
April 29, 2025
NEWARK - Former Rutgers-Newark student Ramy Youssef, an award-winning Egyptian-American actor, producer, director and comedian, will be the keynote speaker at Rutgers University-Newark’s May 22 commencement ceremony at the Prudential Center, where he will also receive an honorary doctor of fine ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem students will soon have a more formal way of voicing their concerns and sharing their perspectives about decisions that ultimately affect their education.School trustees acted on Wednesday, April 9, to adopt a policy supporting the appointment of two ex-officio ...
CLARK, NJ — Get ready for a night of glitz, giving, and great prizes! Mother Seton Regional High School, located at 1 Valley Rd. in Clark, is thrilled to host its much-anticipated "Denim and Diamonds" Gift Auction on Friday, May 16, 2025. This dazzling evening of fun will raise vital scholarship ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There will be a budget meeting and a Rahway Board of Education (BOE) regular meeting this Tuesday, April 29, in the Rahway High School Performing Arts Center.The BOE meeting officially opens at 5:30 p.m. but is immediately recessed to private session. The Board then reconvenes at 7 ...
LINDEN, NJ — The energy inside the Linden High School gymnasium was upbeat and focused on Monday afternoon (April 28) as freshmen gathered for a spirited pep rally designed to 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗡𝗝𝗦𝗟𝗔), which kick off the ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A dozen children with Autism got a big surprise when they returned to Indiana Avenue Elementary School from spring break on Monday, April 28th.Awaiting them was a new playground, specially designed to meet their disability needs. Their special-ed teachers, Stephanie Towns and ...
READINGTON, NJ - Over the last five years, the Readington school district has been working on its five-year plan that was started in 2020, and the results of that plan were shared with the board of education.Starting in 2020, the district’s five-year strategic plan had three main goals, namely ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The NJ Department of Education (DOE) has published its latest school district performance reports on their website. Ridge High School has a total of 1,631 students with a student to teacher ratio of 13:1. The average teacher has 11.2 years of experience. There percentage of ...
Princeton, NJ – After several years of uncertainty in its afterschool care program, Princeton Public Schools has hired a new provider for the 2025-’26 school year – after several weeks of uncertainty about the appointment process.The outcome, however, seems to be viewed as positive. After the first ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ –Students enrolled in the Carpentry program at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) recently delivered a children’s playhouse to Agape House in Somerville. The structure was designed and built by SCVTHS students. The project enabled them to put into practice ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to rename the Lincoln School in honor of Nutley Board of Education trustee Charles W. Kucinski Jr.The resolution reads:RESOLUTION OF THE NUTLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION HONORING CHARLES W. KUCINSKI JR. FOR THIRTY YEARS OF ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Board of Education meeting held on April 28, 2025, saw the unanimous approval of retirements for several long-tenured staff members who have collectively dedicated decades of service to the district. Superintendent Dr. Greg Troxell acknowledged the upcoming ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School has announced the April Students of the Month and Kindness Award winners. Each of the school's departments selects a student representative. Teachers shared their thoughts about the selected students. English - Angelica Morales has proven herself to be an ...
WARREN, NJ – In a remarkable act of generosity and appreciation, Mr. Kumar Bhavanasi, CEO/President and Founder of First Tek Inc. and resident of Warren, has donated $65,000 to the district, marking the largest single donation from a parent in the district’s history.The donation, officially ...
NUTLEY, NJ - A tax increase for local property owners was announced at the April 28 Nutley Board of Education meeting. For the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, the district will experience some cuts in programming, especially at the high school. Other highlights of the finances include not replacing ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The next Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, and the board is going to be presenting the state of the district and the budget. The meeting will be held at Montville Township High School, 100 Horseneck Road, beginning at ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A swastika was found drawn inside a stall in one of the boys' bathrooms at Roosevelt Intermediate School Monday, Westfield Schools Superintendent Dr. Raymond González wrote in an email to the Westfield Public Schools community Monday afternoon.He called the swastika “a symbol of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At its regular meeting held on April 9, 2025, the South Plainfield Board of Education approved a resolution seeking eligibility to substantially increase local expenditures, a move that, if fully enacted, could result in a significant property tax increase for borough ...
EAST WINDSOR – HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown High School students will participate in “Student Wellness Day” on Wednesday, April 30, which is a school-wide initiative to promote mental well-being and personal growth. The annual “Student Wellness Day” reflects East Windsor Regional School District’s ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–- Christopher Jennings entered the Bloomfield School District in 2007 when he became the High School Principal.Jennings began teaching in the district where he grew up, North Arlington, in 1995. He went to college for history but considered coaching before going into education.“When ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - West Orange High School juniors, seniors and members of the Italian Club enjoyed "la dolce vita" during spring break with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy.Teacher and Italian club advisor, Rosanna Zamloot and chaperones Anna Maria Grammatica (Italian teacher - RMS), Carlo Felici ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The second annual West Orange High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Fashion Show, held April 23, wowed the crowd and displayed the incredible talents of the young designers.“The Fashion Design program at West Orange High School is more than just ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – At its last meeting, the Watchung School District Board of Education has unanimously approved a $18,367,068 budget which will raise school taxes by $411 for homeowners with an average valued home of $936,433. This year's budget is $1,112,769 more than last year's. The district plans ...
LINDEN NJ -- 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭! 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟔, 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧’𝐬 "𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡" 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township's Public School system has launched the annual School Communication Performance Evaluation (SCOPE) Survey designed to gather valuable feedback from all staff, parents/guardians, and community members regarding the district's current communication efforts.The ...
OLEAN, NY — Starting at 7 a.m. Monday, more than 30 people gathered in front of East View Elementary School to protest the removal of Student Patrol Officer Kurt Ireland.Ireland is seen as a beloved member of the school community, and many people believe his removal was wrong. A student patrol ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – At the recent Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Superintendent Goodall proudly announced the winners of the April Student(s) and Teacher(s) of the Month. TAPinto will feature this column each month throughout the school year to recognize and honor the students and teachers who excel ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Enjoy a night of music by the talented students of the Lenape Regional High School District this week.The Lenape Regional High School District will be hosting its District Choir Concert on Tuesday, April 29 at 7PM at Lenape High School's Auditorium.The event promises an evening of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - In the first Berkeley Heights Board of Education meeting in quite some time that, despite plenty of disagreements, featured a more civil discourse between board members than has been seen in over a year, the primary focus was reviewing and voting on the final budget for ...
WAYNE, NJ – The Wayne Education Foundation, a non-profit committed to “enhancing educational excellence” at the Wayne Township Public Schools, is excited to announce a new scholarship program specifically for Special Education seniors who are graduating this year. The program is called the Bright ...