Education Top Stories
By RICHARD K. REIN
March 19, 2025
Princeton, NJ – There was jubilation – along with some joyous tears -- at the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education meeting on March 18 when Margarita Baldeo was appointed as assistant superintendent of student services.To understand why, you needed to know a bit of “inside baseball,” as ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School Robotics team, Team 3142 Aperture, started their competition season this weekend at the Mount Olive District Event under a new direction.Ciana Roman, the new Robotics Coach for Aperture 3142, is the Technology and Engineering Education teacher at Newton High School ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Three David Brearley educators have continued to show that they are Bears that care. Samantha Gibbons, a David Brearley History Teacher spearheaded a supply closet for students who are in need. The supply closet offers supplies to students including clothing, food, and goods if ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Tuesday evening's budget meeting, the Plainfield Board of Education voted to authorize the district to raise the local school property tax rate from the current 2.14% to 2.92%. This increase, which was the lesser of two increase options presented by Plainfield Board of Education ...
NEWARK - Sankofa Academy – the fourth jewel in the Marion P. Thomas Charter School District crown – will officially open its doors this August to meet a growing need in Newark for both an “academically rigorous and culturally affirming” education, charter school officials said. Located at 88-108 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Some have burst into laughter. Some have thrown their arms skyward. Some have joined hands with classmates.The images of the Greater Brunswick Charter School students jumping in the air that are part of the new interactive art installation called “Salta” capture the many faces of ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Eileen Ertl is in her 36th year teaching third-graders reading, writing, and arithmetic, especially how to multiply.But not even a multiplication expert like ‘Miss Ertl’ – as hundreds, if not thousands, of students at St. Joseph the Carpenter school in Roselle have addressed her since ...
UNION, NJ – In solidarity with a national movement, teachers, staff, township officials, and community members gathered for an early morning rally and “walk-in” in Union on Wednesday to protest proposed budget cuts to the federal Department of Education.“I’m just terrified,” said Ann-Margaret ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Congressman Herbert Conaway Jr., M.D., (NJ-D-03) showed his support for children and arts education by attending a Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) performance on March 17. Students, some performing their own original songs, delighted in the culminating event with The Junk Jam ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Board of Education unveiled a proposed $236 million budget for the 2025-2026 academic year.The proposed spending plan includes a two percent increase over this current year and will require $76 million to be raised by local taxes.School officials, who said that the receipt ...
CLARK, NJ — Students from Ms. Cindy Tarello's 5th Grade Gifted and Talented Program at Valley Road School have won second place in the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Law Fair 2025 Competition for their grade. This marks the second time a team from Clark has placed in the prestigious ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Families with children who will be three- or four-years old for the 2025-2026 school year can now apply for the East Windsor Regional School District integrated preschool program. The School District's integrated preschool program serves children aged three and four.
SPARTA, NJ – The “Top 10” have been announced by Sparta High School, identifying the students in the Class of 2025 with the highest grade point averages."The top ten students at Sparta High School show relentless drive and passion. They’re not just scholars—they’re leaders who inspire our ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A small group of protestors came to CB West High School early on Wednesday morning to protest Trump administration cuts to the Department of Education.Rallies were scheduled to take place at all schools in the Central Bucks district. The protests started at 7 a.m. at the three high ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat Schools announced today the March 2025 Upstander Award winners, recognizing students who exemplify the Bengal PRIDE character trait of perseverance. Among the honorees were:Jeremiah Smith from Barnegat High School in 10th grade, Jesus Luna Vargas from Robert L. Horbelt Middle ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The West Orange Board of Education meeting featured Superintendent Hayden Moore's Preliminary Budget Presentation for the 2025-26 school year and recognized the West Orange High School Mock Trial Team for their outstanding performance in the state finals.Teachers, staff, and ...
CAMDEN – Most parents expect their child to walk and talk by age 3. But there are often exceptions, and 18-year-old Creative Arts Academy senior Sasha Oglesby did much more than her peers by that age, her mother, Janine Oglesby, said.“She has always been into singing," Oblesby told TAPinto Camden.
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School's third-grade class, led by Ms. Tiffany Varriello, celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a heartwarming display of intergenerational friendship. The students paired up with their pre-K buddies in Ms. Nikki Salute’s class for a festive St. Patrick’s Day scavenger ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - At a school board meeting that usually has only a few members of the public show up, the March 17 Flemington-Raritan board of education meeting had around 100 people packed into the J.P. Case auditorium, with dozens speaking out against the results of last week’s special ...
PARKLAND, FL- Somerset Parkland Academy recently competed with great success at the Somerset Spelling Bee and Math Bowl Competitions in Miami and Pompano Beach. Fourth and fifth graders competed in the Math Bowl, and both of Somerset Parkland Academy's teams took home first place in their ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Board of Education has been granted a one-day extension by the County Executive Superintendent after failing to pass its proposed $854 million preliminary budget for the upcoming school year on Monday. The budget, which included a 6% tax increase that was recommended by ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville War Memorial High School 2025 Hall of Fame Annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the VFW Hall on Jernee Mill Road. The alumni honorees are: Louis Hoffman (Class of 1969): “Green Beret” U.S. Army Special Forces; FBI Certificate for ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Columbia Middle School recently hosted a Lunch & Learn: CMS Unfiltered to celebrate Women's History Month. The goal of the March Lunch and Learn was to highlight the achievements of inspiring women and to empower students to dream big and break barriers. To accomplish ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - The Somers Middle School Drama Club is preparing to bring to life the classic Roald Dahl story Matilda, about a brilliant, book-loving, five-year-old girl who is also, at one point, a little bit magical.More than 100 students – 75 actors and 27 crew members – are rehearsing Matilda ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Dr. C. Roy Epps, an indefatigable advocate for affordable housing and a champion of New Brunswick’s youth for more than 50 years, has died after a long illness.Epps, whose legacy also includes his stint as the first Black president of the city’s Board of Education and his efforts ...
TRENTON, N.J. – Students continue to face mental health challenges that schools are increasingly tasked to address. A bill that establishes a state school counselor liaison in the state Department of Education and professional standards for school counselors to meet those challenges advanced by the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School recently transformed into a hub of mythical creativity as students dove into the enchanting world of Irish folklore. Thanks to the school's "Friday Friends" program, students had the opportunity to craft their very own leprechaun creations, all while ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Discover the opportunities awaiting students at Mount St. Dominic Academy’s Spring Open House on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. Families of students in Grades 6-8, as well as prospective transfer students, are invited to explore MSDA’s academic programs, athletics, arts, and service ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following important message from Superintendent Kenilworth Public Schools, Jermey Davies.The school district is currently experiencing an internet and phone outage.Verizon is working to fix this off-site issue.All safety and security communications and mechanisms are ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Students from the Lenape Regional High School District’s (LRHSD) Transition to Adult Program (TAP) recently had the opportunity to meet with New Jersey’s lawmakers in the nation’s capital to discuss how one of the District’s initiatives has positively impacted them.TAP students ...