Education Top Stories
By TOM BARTLEY
March 30, 2025
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - Rory Burke, a key member of the Katonah-Lewisboro school board through multiple challenges over the past six years, will not seek re-election in May.The South Salem resident announced his decision at the board's March 27 meeting. Encouraging residents to seek one of the three ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Indian Hill High School is cultivating the next generation of business leaders and innovators through its Entrepreneurs Club, an initiative spearheaded by club advisor Jenna Atkinson. After being inspired by her youngest daughter's entrepreneurial venture, Atkinson has dedicated ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Last month, Northeast Elementary School officially unveiled its brand-new, state-of-the-art technology lab, says district officials. The lab, which had been under renovation since the previous school year, represents a successful, community-driven effort made possible by the ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Three public high schools will have metal detectors at their entrances sooner rather than later after a Woodbridge High student’s March 18th arrest for allegedly bringing a loaded “ghost gun” to school. A day after that 17-year-old’s arrest, Superintendent Joseph Massimino sent a ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Student liaisons Asa Glassman and Oliver Nesin shared some great student news during the March 27 SOMA Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Arguably the biggest news was that the Columbia High School (CHS) Girls Fencing Team, the Cougars, placed second in the state ...
The Randolph Education Foundation (REF) Next Practices Grant Program (NPG) encourages innovation and creativity among staff in Randolph Schools, focusing on fostering a growth mindset and student-centered learning. The program supports proposals for fresh and creative educational ideas, spanning ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Lopatcong Elementary School will continue its full-day preschool program for the 2025-2026 school year, Principal Krista Wayne announced. The program is open to Lopatcong residents with children who will be 3 or 4 years old by October 1, 2025.Current preschool students will ...
UNION, NJ – Last weekend, thirteen Millburn High School Science Research Program students competed at the 2025 Terra North Jersey STEM Fair (TNJSF) and did very well. Awards earned by MHS students at TNJSF:Qianheng (Hendry) Xu - ISEF Grand Prize Winner, ISEF Trip Award Finalist, Bioinformatics and ...
NEWARK - The Newark Board of Education has approved up to $2.8 million for catering and takeout of continental breakfasts, lunches, dinners and afternoon refreshments over the past two years.District catering – ranging from Latino cuisine, assorted baked goods, pizza, buttermilk pancakes, soul and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- West Orange African Heritage Organization (WOAHO) tutors are returning to Redwood Elementary School. The volunteers include West Orange High School (WOHS) students and local residents whose goal is to help to prepare students for college and careers.“It is an honor for WOAHO to ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - For over 20 years, Bedwell Elementary School has hosted Battle of the Books, a competition that challenges 4th grade students to test their reading comprehension, teamwork, and memory skills. This year’s event, which took place on March 14, 2025, was another unforgettable ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Metal detectors will be installed at the entrances to three township high schools after the arrest of a Woodbridge High student for bringing a loaded “ghost gun” to school. A day after that 17-year-old’s arrest, Superintendent Joseph Massimino sent a letter to parents saying metal ...
KINNELON, NJ - Kinnelon Library will be hosting a ‘Tech Help’ classes. These classes will begin on April 2nd and will be every Wednesday 4-6 PM. Schedule your appointment online: https://www.kinnelonlibrary.org
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Metal detectors will be installed at the entrances to three township high schools after the arrest of a Woodbridge High student for bringing a loaded “ghost gun” to school. A day after that 17-year-old’s arrest, Superintendent Joseph Massimino sent a letter to parents saying metal ...
NEWARK - The Board of Education, facing rising charter school payments, contractual salary increases and higher student enrollment, has approved a nearly $1.6 billion budget for the 2025-26 school year that will increase annual property taxes by an average $33.12 despite a 6% increase in state ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin School's Academic Success Committee proudly continued its Student of the Month initiative, recognizing the remarkable achievements of students in March. The program reinforces the importance of academic and social development, while fostering strong family connections.Each ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Emily Van Orden, a senior at Oak Knoll, is joining TAPinto Summit as a contributing student intern.Van Orden is interested in current events and passionate about writing, especially analytical and narrative pieces. She has submitted both poems and artwork that were published in the ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following Ridgewood students who qualified for the Fall 2024 Dean's list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.Maria AltersAmy AwadallaAshley FrancoNardeen IsaacJessica Van AkenAfter the close of ...
WAYNE, NJ – In the wake of the recently revealed $7.1 million budget deficit for the Wayne Township Public Schools, the decision was made to cancel an agreement with the township who is providing sworn Wayne Police Officers for security in the high schools and middle schools and SLEO Class III ...
Linden, NJ - Join us for a Special Public Hearing on District Policy 5511 – Student Dress and Grooming 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐆𝐲𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟕𝟐𝟖 𝐍. 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐯𝐞., 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧, 𝐍𝐉Linden Public Schools is committed to fostering a positive, respectful, and focused learning environment. 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝟓𝟓𝟏𝟏 ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence School District is proud to announce that Kathy Yanni, a school counselor at Allen W. Roberts and Salt Brook Schools, was selected as the 2025 Counselor of the County for Union County by the New Jersey School Counselor Association (NJSCA). School counselors ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools, Jeremy Davies, recently posted a video to the Board of Education's YouTube channel with updates regarding new updates.“We have some new updates to the school calendar and announcements for next year's start to school” Mr. Davies said.
Princeton, NJ – Hadassah Broughton, a sophomore from Stuart Country Day School, was named state champion at the 2025 New Jersey Poetry Out Loud State Finals, part of the National Poetry Out Loud recitation program. The competition was held on March 12 at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Public School District officials have yanked a social studies assignment that asked high school students to assess the case of a pro-Palestinian student activist who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last month.In a statement provided to TAPinto New ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The UNICO Kenilworth Chapter is currently accepting scholarship applications for the Class of 2025 graduates.The monetary support from these scholarships will make a tangible difference in a student’s post-high school graduation plans. To apply for one of the scholarships and learn ...
NEWARK - The Board of Education, facing rising charter school payments, contractual salary increases and higher student enrollment, has approved a nearly $1.6 billion budget for the 2025-26 school year that will increase annual property taxes by an average $33.12 despite a 6% increase in state ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Students from Unity Charter School have once again demonstrated their creativity and commitment to environmental stewardship by winning top honors in the Morris Township Environmental Commission’s Art Contest, which focused on the theme of single-use plastics.The school is proud to ...
LINDEN, NJ — Amid the steady rhythm of boarding calls and bustling travelers, Linden High School’s ROTC cadets helped transform Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal C into a powerful stage of remembrance, standing proudly alongside Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Jack Jacobs as United ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale PTA has announced a fundraiser in partnership with Wendy's (1204 Route 23 North Butler). The fundraiser will be for Walter T. Bergen's 8th grade class and will be held on April 2nd from 5 PM until 8 PM. 15% of all sales during this window will be donated.
RAHWAY, NJ — Ms. Contreras’s class at Roosevelt Elementary School recently embarked on a vibrant journey into the life and art of the iconic Frida Kahlo, commemorating Women's History Month with a series of engaging and educational activities.Under the guidance of their dedicated teacher, the young ...