Education Top Stories
By MIA BIVALETZ
February 18, 2025
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - ThinkFast Interactive lived up to its name when the experience came to Bernards High School on February 4, 2025. As the culmination of their BHS Auto Safety requirement, the entire sophomore class took part in the fun, fast-paced teen driver safety program.To kick it off, ...
NEWPORT, RI - Jason Arrigo of Basking Ridge was named to the Dean's List during the Fall 2024 academic semester at Salve Regina University. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 for full-time students completing at least 12 graded credits, or a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Parents are still expressing concern over a security incident that occurred late last year in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.“I’m worried about safety in the district,” said Bridgewater resident Giovanna Quintana at the Feb. 4 meeting of the Bridgewater-Raritan ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland Elementary School kicked off its district-wide reading incentive program, "Read and Grow Wild," on January 22 with a lively parade featuring the school's academy band, district supervisors, the principal, the vice principal, the library media specialist, the director ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Governor Livingston High School's Highlander Robotics, FTC 10785, earned 3rd place in the Inspire Award at the Northeast Conference NE Edge League tournament at Bayonne High School on February 16. The Inspire Award is the highest distinction in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) ...
Linden, NJ - The Work Session of the Linden Board of Education will be held at School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N. Wood Ave, Linden, NJ, on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.The Regular Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held at School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N. Wood Ave, Linden, NJ, ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Bombers Beyond Café celebrated its 2nd anniversary on Feb. 1, 2025, having held its grand opening on Feb. 1, 2023.The Bombers Beyond Café is a part of the Sayreville School District's 18-21 program, offering students the opportunity to gain work experience and learn necessary ...
SOMERSET, NJ - This year’s Franklin Middle School (FMS) theater production is not just another show—it’s a testament to resilience, dedication, and community spirit. With an entirely new production team at the helm, including a new director, choreographer, and producers, the cast and crew have ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Summer Tedesco, a junior at Chatham High School, has stepped into the role of student representative to Chatham’s Board of Education, taking over as the student voice at BOE meetings.Tedesco is a non-voting board member who gives a CHS student report at the meetings. She helps ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, Feb. 13, 2025—Centenary University has announced that New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan will be the keynote speaker for its 150th commencement ceremony on May 10. University President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D., made the announcement today, highlighting ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Author and inspirational speaker Matthew Bocchi will share his personal journey through the loss of his father on 9/11, his battles with addiction, and the road to recovery and healing at Hillsborough High School Feb. 24. “Overcome: The Matthew Bocchi Story” is presented by the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Schools Superintendent Gary Lubisco, Jr., members of the Board of Education, teachers and school administrators are inviting residents to an open forum to learn more about the upcoming $44M bond referendum at Somerville High School on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m.The event will begin with a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – We live in a digital age, but our children need protecting from harm from predators and digital mistakes, and that’s where parent and retired police officer Tim Shoemaker comes in. Shoemaker presented before parents and educators at the MTHS auditorium on Feb. 13 to try to educate ...
PLANET EARTH — On most nights, weather permitting, we can see at least one bright planet in New Jersey's night sky. However, occasionally four or five bright planets can be seen simultaneously with the naked eye. A so-called “planet parade” or “planetary alignment” is now in the night skies above ...
MILLBURN, NJ – At the February 10 Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent John Connolly and Director of STEM Christie Young shared a presentation about new Science and STEM pathways. The presentation reflects continued progress with the expansion of access to even the most rigorous ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—BC Cares is seeking nominations of school students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade for its Boomerang Awards by the end of April.The awards, which are officially called the Boomerang Youth Recognition Awards, are well-known in the Central Bucks area. For decades, Central ...
LINDEN, NJ – Every school day, long before the first bell rings and long after the last student heads home, 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐞, 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 walk the hallways, checking in on students, and ensure that Linden Public Schools remain a safe and welcoming place to learn.On ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School senior Sahli Negassi has achieved what only a fraction of students nationwide can claim—a perfect 1600 on the SAT. With less than 1% of test-takers earning a perfect score each year, Negassi’s accomplishment is nothing short of extraordinary.Born in ...
WORCESTER, MA (02/07/2025)-- Aedan J. Coulter, of Bloomfield, N.J., was named to second honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2024 semester.Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Board of Education has established their meeting dates through January 2026. These dates are as follows; Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Tuesday, May 27, ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Are you looking for something festive to wear to a St. Patrick’s Day party?You can purchase some green attire and support the Bordentown Regional High School Class of 2026 at the same time through the Junior Class’ current fundraiser.The Class of 2026 is selling green Bordentown ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland Elementary School participated in National No One Eats Alone Day (NOEA) on Friday, February 14. This nationwide initiative aims to combat social isolation in school cafeterias by encouraging students to connect with new peers during lunchtime.NOEA provides a platform ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris School District is working to finalize its 2025-26 budget, facing rising costs while ensuring students continue to receive quality education. Officials have been working on the budget since October, with a final proposal expected in April.A recent financial audit ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Kindergarten enrollment is now open for the 2025-26 academic year. To be eligible to enroll in Kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1 (See Board Entrance Age Policy 5112). Students must be residents of Scotch Plains or Fanwood. To determine which ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, Feb. 13, 2025—Centenary University has announced that New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan will be the keynote speaker for its 150th commencement ceremony on May 10. University President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D., made the announcement today, highlighting ...
CLARK, NJ — There have been exciting new additions to Ms. Jenn Barbera’s class at Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School this school year! Since the start of the year, the students in the program have been working on many activities involving daily living skills, such as laundry, cooking, cleaning, ...
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Lindsey Marie Carido of Parlin has been named to La Salle University's fall 2024 Dean's List in recognition of academic excellence. Majoring in communication sciences and disorders,Carido is among the 500 traditional undergraduate students who completed at least 12 credits and ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Mount St. Dominic Academy's Diversity Club held its annual Black History Month assembly on February 3, 2025, in the PAC. Like all Mount assemblies, the fully student-led event was organized by club president and Black History Month committee chair Arianna Jean-Philippe, with ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- Turns out that it's not a tough jump from being an academically-talented East Brunswick Bear to an exceptional Seton Hall Pirate!Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the Fall 2024 Dean's list and to congratulate students for their outstanding academic achievements. After ...
BELMAR, NJ - Belmar Elementary School (BES) is inviting parents and students to get creative together at a special Parent/Student Candle Making Class on Wednesday, February 19th, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Hosted by Midnight Candle Co., this hands-on experience will guide participants through the ...