Education Top Stories
By CHRIS WIGHTMAN
February 22, 2025
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Board of Education gathered for their monthly meeting on Thursday, February 13, where Superintendent Scott Hough recognized the outstanding achievements of more than 40 high school seniors who have received the distinction of being named as scholar students by the 2025 ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Congratulations to BHS Newspaper Advisor Heather Hunkele and to the entire Crimson staff for being named a SNO Distinguished Site for the 3rd year in a row!Fast facts... SNO stands for School Newspapers Online.To become a SNO Distinguished Site you need to meet 80 different ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- Seton Hall University has announced the following students from Scotch Plains and Fanwood qualified for the Fall 2024 Dean's list.Undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than "C", qualify for the Dean's List.Haley Acevedo of Scotch ...
ADELPHI, MD -- Peter Gideon Okello of Sayreville, earned an Associate of Arts from University of Maryland Global Campus in Fall 2024. Okello was one of nearly 5,900 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the fall 2024 term.The University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School proudly recognized its students' outstanding academic achievements during the 2nd Marking Period at a special Honor Roll and High Honor Roll Expectation and Recognition Assembly. The event, held on Friday, February 21, in the school auditorium, celebrated the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Several parents approach the Board of Education (BOE) urging the board to revisit the elementary schools redistricting plan at the Thursday, Feb. 20 meeting. The parents who spoke at the meeting agreed that there is a need for redistricting but asked the board to consider a ...
WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Board of Education at its last meeting accepted the resignation of Business Administrator Timothy Stys.SEE The board reluctantly accepted his resignation and thanked him for his dedication to the district and thanked him for giving additional time to find and ...
WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Board of Education at its last meeting accepted the resignation of Business Administrator Timothy Stys.SEE The board reluctantly accepted his resignation and thanked him for his dedication to the district and thanked him for giving additional time to find and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Eleiney Menes and Allizon Quiroz were studying the faces in the Afro-Latino exhibit, then surveying an exhibit of 300 facts tracing the Black experience in New Brunswick.There was so much for these seventh graders to take in Friday morning as they visited the Black History Month ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Jonathan Keaney, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision, provided the Board of Education (BOE) with a curriculum report for the 2024-2025 school year on Thursday, Feb. 20. Several teachers and students of all schools participated in the presentation that showcased ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Get an early start on spring cleaning by rummaging through your closets, the garage, basement and attic for clothing that has been outgrown and other items including shoes, purses, hats, sunglasses and stuffed animals that can be turned into cash by the Hillsborough High School ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Charges of abuse at Jamison Elementary School dominated the Central Bucks school board meeting on Thursday night when board members were asked to approve a list of leaves of absence that contained two special ed teachers from Jamison Elementary School. While the staffers were not ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y.—The Mahopac Central School District administration is seeking input on its 2025-2026 budget.In a letter sent to the community and shared with Halston Media, Superintendent Christine Tona noted that a similar effort for the 2024-25 budget proved useful.“As you may know, School Budget ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne public schools will celebrate Read Across America Week, from March 3 to March 7, officials have announced.A highlight of the week will be a special event on March 5, featuring distinguished guest readers, including members of the Rotary Club, Board of Education trustees, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The annual Prom Fashion Show returned in spectacular fashion, bringing together students, families, and the community for a night of glamour and giving. Held on Wednesday, February 19, at the Governor Livingston High School Cafeteria, the event showcased the latest prom ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School was treated to a spectacular science experience on Thursday, January 23, as the Grand Falloons returned for another thrilling assembly, bringing their Earth Science Circus to the school.This lively and educational performance transformed the school’s ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Public Schools are expecting to get about 30% less from the Federal government during the next school year, school board member and finance and facilities committee chair Brendan Galligan said at last week’s meeting.Westfield schools get two federal grants, he explained, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence School District was pleased to recognize the New Providence High School Girls Tennis team with a Certificate of Excellence at the February 20, 2025 Board of Education meeting. Additionally, senior Gianna Culver was recognized with a personal Certificate of ...
This is the sixth and final article in a series about first-year educators sponsored by the Camden Education Fund.CAMDEN – Nicole Peters said she knows she does not look like the typical first-time seventh-grade English Language Arts teacher.”I told my students I was in college when 9/11 happened.
RAHWAY, NJ — Madison Elementary School recently held its annual Sweetheart Dance on February 13, and the event was a resounding success. Students, teachers, and parents alike enjoyed an evening of fun, music, and dancing.The Sweetheart Dance is a beloved tradition at Madison Elementary, providing ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Last year, the Hunterdon Central board of education voted to dissolve the Joint Transportation Committee between itself and the Flemington-Raritan School district, but according to Superintendent Kari McGann, the two districts may soon re-enter into a new transportation ...
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.Simone Bajaj of Basking Ridge Brendan Barclay of Basking RidgeSinclare Broadhurst of Basking ...
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.Paulina Borkowski of South AmboyAnastasia Botros of ParlinSara Frejuste of ParlinAshley Haytas of ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon Central Regional Board of Education hosted a presentation Jan. 27 that advocated for a concept that has become more prevalent in many professions, artificial intelligence. Entitled “AI at Central: Empowering Students, Enhancing Learning,” the presentation was led by ...
ATLANTA, GA – Christina Wang of Fanwood, NJ, made the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.The Georgia Institute of Technology, or ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – A number of Hoboken High School students recently participated in the Stevens Institute of Technology Hackathon, a 24-hour coding challenge that brings together high school and college students to develop real-world solutions through technology.Competing against undergraduate students ...
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…Read Across America: Please join us in celebrating READING here at Harding School. March 3rd – 7th. See attached for ...
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Several Lenape High School students participated in the recent TechMUN Conference, with three taking home prizes for their efforts.The 8th Annual TechMUN Conference, the Model United Nations program at Camden County Technical Schools, took place on January 11 at the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Dr. Kim Feltre, the new Superintendent of Schools in Berkeley Heights, has quickly navigated the complexities of leading a school district, tackling challenges while driving educational progress. Six weeks into her role, she has already managed a variety of unexpected ...
EDISON, NJ – The Wardlaw+Hartridge School will host its annual late winter Admission Information Session on Saturday, March 8 at 9 a.m. on the school’s campus at 1295 Inman Avenue in Edison. It's an opportunity to learn more about Middlesex County’s No. 1-ranked private school at this event by ...