Education Top Stories
By AL SULLIVAN
March 21, 2025
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Board of Education approved a more than $1 billion preliminary budget by a 6-3 vote at its March 19 meeting, sending it to the county Superintendent for review and approval.Despite the 10-figure price tag, the spending plan represents a decrease of about $8 million ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - Lighthouse Christian Academy's annual live and silent auction is tomorrow, Saturday, March 22.This exciting event features both live and silent auctions. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m. and the silent auction will run from 5 - 6:30 p.m. The live auction will begin promptly at 6:45 ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - Lighthouse Christian Academy's annual live and silent auction is tomorrow, Saturday, March 22.This exciting event features both live and silent auctions. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m. and the silent auction will run from 5 - 6:30 p.m. The live auction will begin promptly at 6:45 ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Board of Education is facing a proposed $88 million budget, which represents a seven percent increase for the upcoming fiscal year, down from $91 million initially projected. The reduction comes after weeks of discussions about how to balance financial responsibility with ...
PATERSON, NJ - After intense deliberation, the Paterson Board of Education approved an $848 million preliminary budget with a 4% tax increase during an emergency meeting on Thursday. The decision came after the board failed to pass a previous budget proposal that included a 6% tax hike recommended ...
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 “NJ State Testing” Information Sessions: Students, accompanied by a parent/guardian, are invited to attend this ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following important message from Superintendent Kenilworth Public Schools, Jermey Davies.“Phone and internet service have been restored at Kenilworth Public Schools. Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout this week's outage. Have a nice day and an ...
CAMDEN – Music boomed through the basketball courts at the former Boys & Girls Club of Parkside on Friday morning as city students focused not on dancing or sports but on things more exciting: science, technology, engineering and mathematics.About 200 students from across Camden – the City ...
TRENTON, NJ – Swim lessons don’t just teach kids how to stay afloat—they save lives, build confidence, and create opportunities for children of all abilities to thrive. That was the message Faith Beauzile delivered to New Jersey lawmakers as she testified last week before the Assembly about the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School announced the second marking period honor rolls for the 2024-2025 school year on Friday. The high school recognizes student achievement every marking period at two levels: Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll.For the Distinguished Honor Roll, a student’s GPA ...
BOSTON, MA - Alana Pomponio of Nutley, NJ 07110 is majoring in Communication Disorders and is a member of the Emerson College Class of 2025.The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.About Emerson CollegeEmerson College is uniquely dedicated ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District's transgender policy was still a source of contention when more than a hundred people packed the Wade building to speak out.Many of the public made their views known during a public speaking session that lasted nearly two hours at ...
CLARK, NJ — Carl H. Kumpf Middle School’s Science Olympiad team achieved 5th place against 18 other schools at the NJIT Regional Tournament on Wednesday, January 8, becoming a top school to compete in the state tournament. The New Jersey Science Olympiad describes the competition as “an ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School proudly recognized the outstanding academic achievements for Quarter Two of its 5th and 6th-grade students during a special honor roll ceremony. A total of 114 students were celebrated for their dedication and hard work, earning either Honor Roll or High ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The anti-bullying theatrical event, That’s NOT KOOL: Bullies Never Win! is coming to Plainfield, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. The free and open to the public performance will be held at Plainfield High School, 950 Park Avenue.“That’s Not Kool: ...
MADISON, NJ – The Madison Board of Education discussed the financial challenges impacting the district's upcoming budget. A significant concern is the anticipated 25% increase in health insurance premiums for the 2025-2026 school year, as mentioned by Business Administrator Jawad Issak. This surge ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex Board of Education approved the preliminary budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The proposed budget totals $49,874,794 with a local tax levy of $44,124,503, which includes debt service and general fund line items. The current year’s budget is $48,014,485 with a ...
UNION, NJ - Two outstanding Union High School seniors have been honored with scholarships from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County’s Youth of the Year Award. The award is a competition recognizing exceptional leaders from the Union Club, the Elizabeth Club, and the Plainfield Club.Jeremiah ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – Brookdale Community College is once again proving that it has something for everyone, offering top-tier education, hands-on training, and cutting-edge resources across its programs. The latest example? A stunning 2024 Chevrolet Corvette, generously donated by General Motors, now ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Hillsborough Education Association participated in the National Education Association Walk-In on Wednesday, March 19th bringing together educators, students, and community leaders to advocate for enhanced educational opportunities and equitable funding for local schools..The ...
WARREN, NJ— In a surprising turn of events, a board member introduced a motion to repeal Policy 5756 during Tuesday's meeting, catching some board members and administrators off guard. The vote concluded with a narrow margin of 5-4, with one member absent. Some board members have expressed concerns ...
WARREN, NJ— In a surprising turn of events, a board member introduced a motion to repeal Policy 5756 during Tuesday's meeting, catching some board members and administrators off guard. The vote concluded with a narrow margin of 5-4, with one member absent. Some board members have expressed ...
Orange, N.J. — Orange Public Schools is broadening its efforts to bridge the digital divide by expanding its partnership with Verizon Innovative Learning, an initiative aimed at providing students in under-resourced communities with essential technology and connectivity.Cleveland Street School and ...
MEDFORD, MA - Tufts University recently announced the dean's list for the fall 2024 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.Jeremy Grunat, Class of 2025, Jake Rubenstein, Class of 2025, Lulu Xu, Class of 2027, Kalyan Patel, Class of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - On Tuesday, the Franklin Township Board of Education approved its preliminary budget for the 2025-26 school year. The budget addresses rising fixed expenses, state aid reductions, and staffing adjustments while aiming to maintain essential programs and student services.The budget, ...
STAFFORD - The students of the Southern Regional Middle School's Seahawk Team demonstrated incredible dedication by organizing a Penny Wars that raised $1,387.86 for David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation. Steve Crisalli and David Caldarella were delighted to accept this donation at the SRMS ...
STAFFORD - The students of the Southern Regional Middle School's Seahawk Team demonstrated incredible dedication by organizing a Penny Wars that raised $1,387.86 for David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation. Steve Crisalli and David Caldarella were delighted to accept this donation at the SRMS ...
CHS AP art students dazzle in SOPAC showcaseScene from the CHS AP Art Showcase, March 19, 2025. Photo: Ashtyn AsaySOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The Columbia High School Advanced Placement Art Showcase brought an array of color to the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, and will remain on display ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Four New Brunswick Board of Education members will be running for re-election unopposed when residents head to the polls on April 15.Ivan Adorno, Yesenia Medina-Hernandez and Janessa Ortiz are running for three-year terms.Ashley Caldwell is running for an unexpired, one-year ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Board of Education reviewed student performance on Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, and PSAT exams during its meeting on Tuesday, March 18. The presentation given by Dirk Phillips, Acting Assistant Superintendent, highlighted test participation rates, ...