Education Top Stories

April 4, 2025

HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Four fantastic Hightstown High School teachers are lacing up their sneakers to benefit the community's premier social service agency - Rise. Located in the heart of Hightstown, Rise provides support services, including emergency services, translation services, legal services and ...

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CAMDEN, NJ — Lenape High School is celebrating the achievements of one of its students after his top finish at a regional science competition.Junior Nithilin Rengapragash competed in the 2025 Coriell Science Fair on March 15 at Rutgers University Camden.The annual Coriell Science Fair showcases the ...

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CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - Dramatic music, pulsing blue lights and more than 200 beyond-excited students and their guests set the stage for a thrilling 2025 Regeneron Westchester Science and Engineering Fair (WESEF) Awards Ceremony at Somers High School on Thursday, March 20.  “What an incredibly exciting ...

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OLD BRIDGE, NJ – Sayreville War Memorial High School students Sara Torino (senior) and Nicholas Bernardi (junior) were named Unsung Heroes during the Middlesex County School Boards Association's “Unsung Hero Dinner” at Old Bridge High School on Wednesday, March 26.This honor is awarded to a junior ...

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RED BANK NJ: The Red Bank Borough Public Schools submitted the following press release: For the past decade, the Red Bank Borough Public Schools have strived to be the best school district in America, so we can be certain we are best for the students, families, and the community of Red Bank. This ...

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UNION, NJ – The Union Township Community Action Organization, Inc. (UTCAO) unveiled their new Sensory Room on Thursday, an interactive space designed to assist children aged 0-3 years who may feel overwhelmed and require a calming environment.“We are here to celebrate the grand opening of the ...

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*This article was updated to include a copy of the letter sent to BOE President Don Pavlak from Wayne Mayor Chris Vergano.WAYNE, NJ – Near the beginning of last night’s Wayne Board of Education meeting, President Don Pavlak announced that the school board was working with the Township on a plan to ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Cardinal Family Success Center, with the support of the SEPAG Parents Advisory Board is hosting a special workshop on DIRFloortime on Friday, April 4. The workshop will take place at 5pm at the Board of Education Building,1200 Myrtle Ave, ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School announced the 2025 March Student of the Month.  Each of the school's departments selects a student representative. Teachers shared their thoughts about the selected students. English - Julia Maglaras is a model student who takes her work seriously and is always ready ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) published its analysis of the education of all the schools in all the districts of the state. In the introduction, the report stated that 5.7% of West Orange High School (WOHS) students are multilingual learners. It also said that 39.7% ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and Council Member Mary Ellen Rizzo congratulated Paramus middle school students for advancing to the Great History Challenge nationals.Students from West Brook and East Brook Middle School competed against students in their home school to qualify for ...

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Newark, NJ — Unity Charter School is beaming with pride after the outstanding performance of its eSTEM team, the A.D.M.H.Z. Lizards, at NJIT’s Fifth Annual Elementary STEM Challenge. Competing against 27 teams from across the state, these young innovators impressed judges with their ingenuity, ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Ken Crilley, a second grade teacher at Ross Street Elementary School, is competing in a national online competition to become “America’s Favorite Teacher.”Crilley is in it to win it, and he’s doing well in the online contest sponsored by Colossal Management LLC, an Arizona-based ...

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GHENT-The SUNY Institute for Local News announces up to 20 paid internships this summer for current SUNY students, including May 2025 graduates, to work in local newsrooms as a continuation of their studies.Internship applications are open now and due by May 1.  Information is at ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — No snow days means a longer Memorial Day holiday for Westfield Public Schools, the district announced this week.Barring any necessary emergency closings, the schools will be closed on Friday, May 23, Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 28, in addition to Memorial Day, which is ...

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Wayne, NJ – As President of the Wayne Board of Education, I am addressing you this evening to provide a formal update regarding the ongoing superintendent search. The Board acknowledges the profound significance of this appointment and remains steadfast in its commitment to securing an exemplary ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski. Hello Harding Families, Here is what you need to know this week… NJSLA Testing Dates:Grades 3 & 4 ELA/MA: May 5th through May 9th  Grade 5 Science: May 8th & May 9th  Grades ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL —Coconut Creek and Broward Public Schools officials have agreed to a proposed $1.5 million project to switch the parent and bus loops at Lyons Creek Middle School to address a years-long traffic headache caused by parents dropping off and picking up their children. The City ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — In Rahway, students in the Rutgers Future Scholars program have been immersed in a variety of events and activities recently, with many more remaining as the final months of the school year approach.The Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) program has been in operation since 2008, ...

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CLARK, NJ — Everyone was in a celebratory mood of academic excellence at Mother Seton Regional High School recently, as the school inducted 14 students into its National Honor Society (NHS).Those new members were Ava Barnat, Catherine Carvajal, Kiera Duffy, Ysabelle Frum, Kaitlin Hao Cuenco, ...

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Leer en españolCAMDEN – Absenteeism among Camden students was pervasive in the 2023-24 school year, with Camden and Eastside high schools showing the state's highest percentages of students missing 20% or more of the school year, according to data released this week.The New Jersey Department of ...

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CLARK, NJ — St. John the Apostle Catholic School in Clark is holding an Open House on Tuesday, April 8, from 9-11 a.m., to share with families a glimpse into the programs and services it provides and to illustrate to those looking for an exemplary academic experience for their children what a ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ: In a development, to a very messy situation, the Middletown Township officials this morning, have unveiled a proposal to prevent the closure of three local schools for at least the 2025–2026 academic year. The people have spoken…Today's news follows intense community member outrage, ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ: In a development, to a very messy situation, the Middletown Township officials this morning, have unveiled a proposal to prevent the closure of three local schools for at least the 2025–2026 academic year. The people have spoken…Today's news follows intense community member outrage, ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ: In a development, to a very messy situation, the Middletown Township officials this morning, have unveiled a proposal to prevent the closure of three local schools for at least the 2025–2026 academic year. The people have spoken…Today's news follows intense community member outrage, ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School's kindergarten classrooms were abuzz with excitement this week as Farmer Joe and his friendly hen and rooster paid a special visit. The students, currently immersed in a week-long study of eggs and chicks, were thrilled to meet the feathered guests and learn ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Board of Education is set to make a major announcement regarding the future leadership of the district. A Special Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 PM at the George Inness Annex Atrium, located at 141 Park Street, with the primary purpose of ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - At the March 18th Board meeting, the Hunterdon County Commissioner Board proudly recognized the exceptional achievements of the Biomedical Science Academy students from the Hunterdon County Vocational School District (HCVSD) during the 2025 New Jersey HOSA Future Health ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Ken Crilley, a second grade teacher at Ross Street Elementary School, is competing in a national online competition to become “America’s Favorite Teacher.”Crilley is in it to win it, and he’s doing well in the online contest sponsored by Colossal Management LLC, an Arizona-based ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – Registration for the free 2025-26 Full-Day Project Before Preschool and Kindergarten Programs is open for eligible Sayreville students. Eligible students must be 3 years old for preschool and 5 years old for kindergarten by September 30, 2025.Parents of all eligible students are ...

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