Education Top Stories
By TAPINTO NUTLEY STAFF
April 28, 2025
SCRANTON, PA - Joseph Vazquez of Nutley was among the University of Scranton students inducted into Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology. Qualifications for induction into the honor society include a major or minor in psychology, rank in the top 35 percent in general scholarship, and ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ - Middle and high school students from Somerset and Hunterdon counties were honored for their achievements at the 34th Annual Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards, held April 3 at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. The event was sponsored by the College’s Paul Robeson ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris School District Board of Education will honor the life and legacy of Ethel C. “Connie” Montgomery with a Resolution at the April 28 public meeting.The meeting will be held at the Morristown High School Learning Commons at 7:30pm.Ms. Montgomery, MHS Class of 1949, was a ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway High School JAG [Job’s for America’s Graduates] program had the honor of hosting the “Be You, Not Her” Young Women’s Entrepreneurship Workshop in honor of Women's History Month in March, bringing together students from RHS, Plainfield, and Willingboro for an unforgettable ...
MADISON, NJ – Student well-being and upcoming budget decisions were the focus of the latest Madison Board of Education meeting, where officials shared survey results, praised academic accomplishments, and responded to concerns about potential staffing cuts.The April 24 meeting included a ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Students in the East Windsor Regional School District will have an extra long Memorial Day weekend thanks to a low-snowfall winter this school year. The School District had anticipated up to three emergency school closing days when they planned the districtwide ...
PATERSON, NJ - In celebration of Global Youth Service Day, students at Paterson’s Full Service Community School #15 rolled up their sleeves on Friday afternoon to help plant the seeds—literally and figuratively—of a greener future.With the support of teachers, parents, St. Paul's Community ...
WARREN, NJ – In celebration of Earth Day, a vibrant new native plant garden has been unveiled in the Math wing courtyard, thanks to the combined efforts of the Environmental Club, dedicated members of the ASC, and the fantastic Building and Grounds crew. This collaborative initiative has ...
WARREN, NJ – In celebration of Earth Day, a vibrant new native plant garden has been unveiled in the Math wing courtyard, thanks to the combined efforts of the Environmental Club, dedicated members of the ASC, and the fantastic Building and Grounds crew. This collaborative initiative has ...
WARREN, NJ --Mark your calendars for an evening of entertainment and community spirit! On Wednesday, April 30, Watchung Hills invites you to the annual Talent Show held in the Learning Commons Cafe at 6:30 PM. This exciting event not only offers a platform to showcase your unique talents but also ...
WARREN, NJ – In a celebration of culture and education, Angelo L. Tomaso School (ALT) hosted an unforgettable International Day focused on Japan for its students. Held in the school’s gymnasium, this exciting event was made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of the school’s PTO, who are ...
WAYNE, NJ – The Wayne Board of Education held their annual middle school and high school music recognition program before the start of this past school board meeting. Talented musicians and vocalists, bands and choirs from the township’s three middle schools: Anthony Wayne, Schuyler-Colfax and ...
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 ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The School District of the Chathams will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chatham High Auditorium.The agenda for the meeting can be viewed HERE
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Connor Oranchak, a Hillsborough High School senior, has been honored by the Somerset County School Board Association as its Unsung Hero for his outstanding contributions to the school and community.He was presented with a proclamation by Mayor John Ciccarelli at last week's ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Daniel Khalitov won the National Merit James E. Casey Scholarship, positioned among 830 high school seniors from across the nation who received awards financed by over 100 corporations, company foundations and business organizations.Khalitov won the award named after the founder of ...
Randolph, NJ: Are you a high school student or career-changer curious about how engineers shape the world? County College of Morris (CCM) invites you to “Engineering Day” on Friday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to learn more about the high-demand field. This free, hands-on event will be held at ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers is moving forward with a $9.9 million project that will allow researchers on its Busch Campus to study some of the smallest atomic structures.The university will build a mass spectrometer laboratory at the Wright-Rieman Laboratory Building on the Busch Campus.The Board of ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ - In a world where young adults are facing steeper financial challenges than ever before, the importance of financial literacy has never been greater. With rent, groceries, insurance, and education costs rising far beyond what their parents once paid, students today need practical ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Ms. Buckley, one of Roosevelt School’s dedicated speech/language therapists, recently observed a concerning pattern: some older students weren’t showing kindness toward their peers in the autism program. She took action by developing an educational presentation for Hero Club, a student ...
LINDEN , NJ - As spring brings new records and unforgettable plays, it also marks 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 —celebrating our graduating senior athletes.This isn’t just a game—i𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, and a standing ovation for years of hustle, heart, and triumph. Join us as we ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The New Providence Education Foundation (NPEF) President Chris Naughton and Vice President Kelly Szeto attended the Thursday, April 24 Board of Education (BOE) meeting to hand the district a check of $62,305.22 for various educational programs that are not covered in the school ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - From the joys of swapping outgrown Spirit Wear and books to taking a student-run tour of John Jay High School to learn about low-e glass and see on-site solar, Katonah-Lewisboro School’s Sustainability Fair was powered by a truly renewable resource: student energy.“The students’ ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Julianne Grosso, president of the Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education, announced that the board will be presenting a referendum to the voters to fund a revised plan for a new field house at James Caldwell High School (JCHS) in November. Grosso said that achieving Title IX ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Peter Seligmann, a Rutgers alumnus and an influential voice in conservation, will address the graduates at the university’s 259th anniversary commencement ceremonies on May 18.As founder of Conservation International, Seligmann works with luminaries such as actor Harrison Ford to ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Since 2015, Maker Madness has helped to educate students about STEM and serve the goal of career readiness. This event, sponsored by Achieve, has different twists to bring learning to students in different ways Maker Madness, an event sponsored by Achieve, had its 10nth annual STEAM ...
RAHWAY, NJ — A hub of innovation and artistic expression is quietly flourishing within the walls of the Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy. The Cricut Club was brought to life with the vision of Ms. Kristina Petti, teacher and Rahway alumni, and the support of Academy principal Ms. Isabel Colon. The ...
Summit, NJ — Summit High School senior Nikita Shevyakov has been named a winner of a prestigious National Merit Broadridge Scholarship, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced this week.Shevyakov, who plans to pursue a career in software engineering, was selected from among ...
Jeff Gingerich, St. Bonaventure University’s president, along with more than 500 university presidents across the country, has signed a letter to the Trump Administration rejecting the “coercive use of public research funding” and “undue government intrusion” on colleges and universities. This ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Two local law enforcement agencies this week weighed in on the treatment of special education children at a Central Bucks school, and both issued statements saying they have no plans to file criminal charges.A 75-page report issued on Wednesday by Disability Rights Pennsylvania, an ...