Education Top Stories
By JOE MURRAY
March 27, 2025
EAST WINDSOR, NJ - The East Windsor Regional School District Board of Education is preparing for a potential reduction in state aid for the upcoming fiscal year, prompting discussions on financial planning and transparency. At the March 24 meeting, Business Administrator Paul Todd addressed ...
WARREN, NJ – Third-grade students at Warren Township's Woodland Elementary School have created visual presentations and prepared speeches about where they come from in a meaningful and engaging way that explored their cultural backgrounds, family histories, and personal identities. Some ...
WAYNE, NJ – As has been reported, the Wayne Township Public Schools face a $7.1 million budget deficit for the 2025-2026 school year and will reduce staff by 61 positions, including 40 layoffs along with other cost saving/revenue generating measures – and they said to expect worse in the following ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Charter School will celebrate International Day on Friday, March 28, with this year’s theme, “Women of Influence.” The event will highlight the contributions of renowned women from around the world through student-led exhibits, interactive tours, and a special closing ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday night, the Plainfield Superintendent of Schools floated the potential for the district's proposed 36% increase on homeowners' school taxes to be cut in half while still allowing the district to avoid any reduction in force. He warned that the issues must still be ...
Princeton, NJ – As we have reported before, Princeton High School science teacher Mark Eastburn continues his run for America’s Favorite Teacher award, which is also a fundraiser for the Planetary Society. The next round may put him in the top five at the end of voting on Thursday, March 27, at 7 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - At a recent board of education (BOE) meeting, fourth grade chorus students from South Plainfield’s Roosevelt Elementary performed their school song. "Roosevelt’s School Song" has been sung by students at various events, including Veterans Day programs and moving-up ...
BRIDGEWATER – Justin Salmeron of Bound Brook, a first-year student in the Graphic Communications program at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School has been selected as Student of the Month for March 2025. Justin is the son of Carlos and Cecilia Salmeron.His teachers have been ...
BRIDGEWATER – Justin Salmeron of Bound Brook, a first-year student in the Graphic Communications program at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School has been selected as Student of the Month for March 2025. Justin is the son of Carlos and Cecilia Salmeron.His teachers have been ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Piscataway High School’s talented musicians and vocalists struck gold—literally—at recent festivals and performances, earning top honors and even taking center stage at one of the world’s most renowned concert venues.The Piscataway High School Jazz Ensemble swung their way to a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin High School is preparing to dazzle audiences this spring with a magical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) — a version of the beloved classic that celebrates diversity, resilience, and the power of dreams.Directed by Kiera Radvanski, the ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Education recently recognized North Plainfield Middle School (NPMS) as one of the 52 New Jersey schools that demonstrated exceptional growth in student performance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. These schools were selected to participate ...
WARREN, NJ – Congratulations to Amelia Aron, a 5th-grade student at Mt. Horeb School, for winning first place in the Conserve Wildlife, Species on the Edge Art and Essay Contest for Somerset County. Every year, 5th graders conduct research about at-risk animals from NJ during library class, and ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – NPHS Environmental Science students participated in a trip to Students 2 Science' East Hanover Technology Center for a day's worth of hands-on labs and investigations related to alternative energy sources. “North Plainfield proudly continues our partnership with the Students ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Decades of dedicated service to students in the Westfield schools were recognized recently when the town’s Board of Education approved the retirement of two individuals who have contributed a combined 44 years to serving the district. Leading the discussion about the pair at the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Harding Elementary recently announced the school will be celebrating Acceptance and Inclusion Spirit Week, which will begin on Monday, March 31, and continue until Friday, April 4.Please see the above flier for more information. Have a news tip, feedback or story idea? ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Hightstown High School Wind Ensemble was recognized for its talents during a recent regional competition.The Wind Ensemble participated in the Central Jersey Music Educators Association (CJMEA) Region II Concert Band Festival on March 19 at North Brunswick Township High ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School District will hold its third and final town hall meeting this week on Thursday night to give community members information and gather feedback about plans for two of the district’s elementary schools.The meeting, which will be held on March 27 at 7 p.m. in CB ...
SPARTA, NJ - Sparta Middle School has recognized the Students of the Second Marking Period. These students have been chosen by their team teachers exemplifying good character and positive work habits. The sixth-grade teams are Amber, Sapphire and Topaz. For the seventh grade the teams are ...
CLARK, NJ — Zachary Belverio was named March Crusader of the Month for his accomplishments in academics and athletics and for his contributions to the community at Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School.Belverio is no stranger to teamwork—he actively participates in sports in and out of school. In his ...
UNION, NJ – Union students Julian Hurdato-Marquez, Dakota Johnson and September Keleher were the most recent elementary school recipients of the Rotary Club of Union’s Herb Singe Good Citizenship Student Awards award. The Herb Singe Good Citizenship Award recognizes students who consistently ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The newest member of the New Brunswick Board of Education is a lifelong city resident.Maria Alvarez, a 1978 graduate of New Brunswick High School, was tapped by the board at Tuesday’s meeting to fill the seat left vacant following the death of Emra Seawood on Feb. 17.Alvarez was ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale PTA has announced a fundraiser for the Samuel R. Donald school's 4th grade class. The FROYO fundraiser is happening later today, March 26th at Retro FROYO. Retro FOYO Location: 47 Main Street Bloomingdale, NJ Mention FROYO flyer found on Bloomingdale PTA's Instagram ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - There was a lot of fun and excitement at the Spotswood School District's Schoenly School for the 2025 Read Across America Week. Read Across America Week kicked off on Monday, March 3 and included an array of festivities at the preschool through first grade school. Schoenly School ...
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 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - BHEA’s Got Talent will raise funds to support scholarships that are given to graduating Governor Livingston seniors. The event will be held in the Kenneth Steifel Theater at Governor Livingston High School on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 7pm. All performers are current and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Board of Education and the Board of School Estimate are set to finalize the district’s fiscal year 2026 budget at meetings scheduled for Thursday, March 27. The Board of Education meeting will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the Board of School Estimate meeting at 5:15 p.m.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education is asking community members to complete a referendum survey by Friday, March 28, as part of the district’s planning process for a potential school referendum in March 2026.The request follows a special Board of Education meeting held on ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced last week the opening of a new accessible playground at John Jay Middle School that will enable students to play and enjoy themselves in an inclusive environment.The new installment was made possible by a $100,000 New York State ...
PURCHASE, NY - Josie Kaskovich has been named to Purchase College's Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester. Kaskovich, who is a resident of Ridgewood, is studying Dance.To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science ...