Education Top Stories

February 25, 2025

 LINDEN, NJ - Our Junior Achievement High School Heroes are not just teaching – they’re leading! These amazing Linden High School students are stepping into elementary classrooms across the district, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲/𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has signed numerous executive orders, slashed funding and staff at many federal agencies like the USAID and the Internal Revenue Service and vowed to remove all illegal immigrants in the country.What this all means for the ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - Calling all business owners.  There is an excellent opportunity to market your business while supporting the Hanover Park High School 2025 graduating class by donating to the Prom Fashion Show and Tricky Tray. They are seeking donations of gift cards, services, and/or items to be ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Phillipsburg Board of Education has unanimously passed the first reading of a new Spectator Code of Conduct policy for interscholastic events, aiming to curb unsportsmanlike behavior. The policy, mandated by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Are you a Bordentown City resident who is interested in serving your community and having a greater input on education issues that affect the school district?The Bordentown Regional Board of Education may have just the role for you.The Board is currently accepting resumes and ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Public Schools have applied for a grant from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) aimed at expanding climate change education in K-12 classrooms. The competitive 12-month funding opportunity is designed to help districts implement the New Jersey Student Learning ...

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WAYNE, NJ – During this past Board of Education meeting, four students from Wayne Valley High School took the time to speak about Daniel Rozel, a Chemistry teacher, and one of their favorite educators in the district. His positive impact on these students was strong enough to get them to come out ...

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SPARTA, NJ – At the board of education meeting, Sparta Education Association President Angela DeLuccia shared good news about the staff and school district.Once again, we would like to congratulate all the Governor’s Educators and Education Support Professionals of the Year. Tonight’s recognition ...

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BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale PTA (Parent Teacher Association) will be hosting an NY Yankees Fundraiser. Game Day will be: April 27th at 1:30 PMTickets are $60 which will include backpacks and $15 food voucher at any concession stand. Buy tickets now until 3/27 by clicking: ...

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NEW PALTZ, NY - SUNY New Paltz is proud to congratulate Ava Mathews of Ridgewood, NJ, for being named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester.Dean's List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Phillipsburg Board of Education's February 24, 2025 meeting began with a heartwarming, full of smiles salute to the American Flag, filled with Doran fans as ECLC student Emerson Doran led the Pledge of Allegiance. The room filled with educators, family, and friends as ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Faced with evidence that special-education staff mistreated nonverbal autistic elementary school children at Jamison Elementary School, the Central Bucks School District announced that it has taken several steps to boost supervision at the school and to implement corrective actions ...

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WARREN, NJ —Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) Model United Nations Club  shined bright this past weekend when dedicated delegates from the club traveled to Philadelphia to participate in the International Diplomacy and Innovation Alliance’s (IDIA) prestigious PHILMUN conference, ...

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WARREN, NJ —Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) Model United Nations Club  shined bright this past weekend when dedicated delegates from the club traveled to Philadelphia to participate in the International Diplomacy and Innovation Alliance’s (IDIA) prestigious PHILMUN conference, ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Clark Public School District's Department of Special Services announces “Project Child Find.”The statement reads, "All children, ages three through 21, who reside within the Clark Township School District who are in need of special education and related services, including pupils ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library invites high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to participate in its free workshop series. The first workshop will be held on March 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will teach students how to prepare academics and ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ—Elizabeth resident Antoine Nelson and business partner Brenda Phillips have facilitated college tours for high school students since 2019. This is part of an initiative by The Nelson Foundation and WeCare to expose high school students, particularly those from underserved communities, ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – Summit’s school budget for the 2025-2026 school year, currently in its development stages, is projected to exceed the state-mandated 2% cap, with increases expected to be in the high single digits, according to the school administration. During the Summit Board of Education monthly ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Students in the self-contained classes at Roosevelt Elementary School recently enjoyed a special Valentine's Day celebration filled with enriching activities. The classes came together to embrace the spirit of the holiday, fostering friendship and creativity.Students engaged in a ...

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SOMERS, N.Y. - Earlier this month, the Science Research students at Somers High School were ready to show the fruits of their experiments and explorations.With large posters displayed in the school library, 18 students, preparing for the upcoming Westchester Science and Engineering Fair (WESEF), ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris School District will hold their February meeting tonight, February 24. The meeting will take place on Thursday February 24 at 7:30pm.See the agenda HERE  

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The school district is accepting nominations for their annual District Educator/Educational Support Person of the Year. Nominations must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on Thursday, March 6. Nomination forms can be filled out by clicking here. “This recognition program ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ- Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who qualified for the Fall 2024 Dean's list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.Aerell Bitalac Ari Burdulis Jazel Trisha CampomanesUriel Concepcion Faith Criscione Cassandra ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - Students from the Hunterdon County Polytech Career and Technical High School claimed a variety of awards at recent state competitions.The county commissioners on Feb. 4 saluted with a proclamation 28 students from the school’s environmental sustainability and engineering academy, ...

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WHIPPANY, NJ — The Calais School, a state-approved private special education school in Whippany, announces with heartfelt appreciation the retirement of Star, a beloved and dedicated therapy dog. For the past four years, the Black Labrador Retriever has been an essential part of the school’s ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Residents are invited to learn more about the college application process in a presentation for high school students and their parents. “Inside the Admissions Committee” will take place via Zoom on Thursday, February 27 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Representatives from the Princeton ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Phillipsburg Board of Education is set to address two key policy changes at its upcoming meeting on February 24, 2025: a new Spectator Code of Conduct for interscholastic events and a revised policy on student electronic device usage.New Spectator Code Targets Unruly ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School District is holding the second of three town hall meetings this week 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 Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in CB East High ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township School District will host an Educator Job Fair on Monday, April 7, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., inviting individuals to join their team. With the aim of enriching the educational experience for students, the district is seeking dedicated professionals to fill ...

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