Education Top Stories
By REBECCA GREENE
March 17, 2025
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Board of Education is asking the superintendent of schools to provide more documentation if he is to continue on his medical leave of absence. He has been out on leave for four months. The Board of Education unanimously requested more documentation from Superintendent Dr. Brett ...
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 ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - A free workshop for parents by The College Funding Coach, “Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College,” will be held on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at the WP Boys & Girls Club, 8 Memorial Dr., Woodland Park. Hosted by Woodland Park Recreation, this event is open to all ...
NEWARK - Hilma Barrera, a senior at Newark’s Technology High School, was among 47 Essex County high school students who were celebrated last week as unsung heroes. But Barrera couldn’t accept the award herself; she had died of cancer just five days before the March 13 ceremony. She was 18. “It is ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Board of Education is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 13. The public session will take place at 7pm. The meeting will be held in person at Madison High School in the Alice Perlaw Media Center and virtually on Zoom and YouTube Live. YouTube Live Link: ...
Union, NJ – A national 'walk-in' is planned to protest the proposed cuts to the Department of Education, and Union's education association is participating in the movement.“The Union Township Education Association (UTEA) wants to make a difference,” said UTEA President Ann-Margaret Shannon. “We’re ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School is thrilled to announce that the school's STEM Club has been awarded a generous STEM grant from the Hess Corporation. This significant grant is designed to foster real-world connections to STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics] concepts, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) is pleased to announce that Patrick Enright, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Workforce Development and Student Success, has been recognized as a 2025 S.H.I.N.E. (Serves, Helps, Inspires, Nurtures, and Excels) Educator of the Year Award ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) is pleased to announce that Patrick Enright, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Workforce Development and Student Success, has been recognized as a 2025 S.H.I.N.E. (Serves, Helps, Inspires, Nurtures, and Excels) Educator of the Year Award ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Institute of Technology recently held a Skilled Trades Career Expo in which students had the opportunity to connect with industry leaders. Held at BCIT's Westampton campus, the event featured over 40 trade professionals, local unions and company ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick Schools will receive approximately $13,847,629 in state aid for the 2025–2026 school year. This marks a loss of $428,277, a 3% decrease, compared to the current academic year. The state aid is divided into three categories:$4,821,021 for ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School (RHS) has announced its Students of the Month for March.They are:9th GradeAngeleena AlvaradoDorythea Resilla 10th GradeCamila AmesCristian Cholula Vargas 11th GradeJenelle KoramRonald Toth 12th GradeEliyah PinionRolando Simpson Congratulations to all those ...
ANNANDALE, NJ - The North Hunterdon High School Music Department's 21st PRISM Concert will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8 PM. This event is a unique experience where ALL music students come together to share their gifts for a remarkable evening.It is a seamless montage of music with ...
JAMISON, PA—Two Central Bucks high school seniors attending the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology took first place in an auto technology competition earlier this month.Matthew Levesque and Matthew Hood won top honors in the Greater Philadelphia Auto Technology Competition on March 7. Their ...
PITTSTOWN, NJ - We are excited to announce our 28th Annual Spring for Wildlife Auction, online from March 16-21st, 2025. We are asking for your support as we continue to experience record numbers of wild patients annually.Proceeds from this very important fundraiser will greatly help us continue ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - On March 5, 2025 the Somerset Hills School District was represented once again at the annual TCNJ Education Job Fair in Ewing, New Jersey. The College of New Jersey event was well-attended by over 200 students and 113 schools. In the morning session, HR Specialist Kathy Mehan, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Members of the public took to the podium at a recent Hunterdon Central board of education meeting to question and criticize the board over a lack of public discourse. Scott Cohen, of Raritan Township, said he has been attending board meetings for 15 years, and recently noticed that ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin School celebrated Read Across America Week by not only having a spirit week with a special theme for each day, the school also had many guest readers visit the students from pre-K to 6th grade.Apart from the celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, the theme of the event was ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Board of Education has established an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Committee.The committee, according to school officials, will explore the potential of AI to enhance teaching and learning, to assess applications of AI for data analysis and other procedures, to ensure the ...
Governor Livingston High School senior Olivia Judicke was recently selected for the prestigious ‘Unsung Hero’ award by the Union County School Boards Association. This distinguished award is given to one student from each school in Union County who has dedicated their time and effort to help ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Carpentry students at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School continued their partnership with the Somerset County Handyman Program in an effort to provide assistance to members of the community who are dealing with mobility issues. The Handyman Program is a group ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) is pleased to announce that Patrick Enright, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Workforce Development and Student Success, has been recognized as a 2025 S.H.I.N.E. (Serves, Helps, Inspires, Nurtures, and Excels) Educator of the Year Award ...
SPARTA, NJ – At the board of education meeting, Sparta Education Association President Angela DeLuccia shared good news about the staff and school district.As we enter the vibrant spring season, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible efforts of the hardworking and dedicated educators of ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Per diem employees working in Bayonne’s schools will see an immediate boost to their salaries. The increase comes as a result of a rise to New Jersey’s minimum wage to $15.49 an hour on January 1, 2025. Per diem employees are those paid on a daily basis, such as substitute teachers, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Educators and residents from the Central Bucks School District will gather before school on Wednesday morning to protest the Trump administration’s cuts to the Department of Education.“Walk-in” rallies are being planned by the National Education Association at every Central Bucks ...
STAFFORD - DAYBREAK, an exceptional tribute band led by veteran musician and accomplished pianist Joe Hite, is set to deliver a stunning musical experience, bringing the unforgettable hits of Barry Manilow to life. DAYBREAK will perform at the Stafford Township Arts Center on Thursday, April 10, ...
STAFFORD - DAYBREAK, an exceptional tribute band led by veteran musician and accomplished pianist Joe Hite, is set to deliver a stunning musical experience, bringing the unforgettable hits of Barry Manilow to life. DAYBREAK will perform at the Stafford Township Arts Center on Thursday, April 10, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Board of Education will host a special meeting on Wednesday evening, March 19, at 6:30 at Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School.Following the Superintendent's Report, administrators will present the 2025/26 school budget. The meeting also includes two closed ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - March 15, 2025 marked a decade of tradition for Phillipsburg High School as students rallied for their 10th annual Mini-THON®. Twelve hours of standing, games, and “for the kids” dedication was heard non-stop in a powerful display of coming together, all grade levels, in the name ...
RAHWAY, NJ — This March, in celebration of Women's History Month, Roosevelt Elementary School students have taken a creative and empowering approach to learning about the vital contributions of female scientists. Ditching the traditional textbook format, students have designed "Wanted" posters, ...