Education Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
February 6, 2025
Middletown, NJ – Brookdale Community College's Interior Design Program continues to cement its reputation as one of the premier design programs in the country, earning the titles of Best Interior Design Program in New Jersey, Top 3 in the Northeast, and #10 in the nation, according to Best ...
PATERSON, NJ - Tensions flared at Wednesday's Board of Education meeting, as commissioners spoke out about their frustrations with leadership and committee assignments. Commissioner Valerie Freeman opened the conversation with a pointed statement in response to comments made by Board President ...
HARRISONBURG, VA - James Madison University announced that tMatthew Taddei and Olivia Kim made the president's list for the fall 2024 semester.Taddei is majoring in Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication, and Kim is majoring in Marketing.Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – History was made by the Sparta High School robotics “S” team at the VEX Robotics Regional competition at Colts Neck High School. Team 5249 S Sandstorm’s robots was able to climb a three-tier tower, a feat only accomplished by one other team in a field of 4391 teams in the United ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Forget roses and romance - this February, it’s all about falling in love with learning! With Universal Class, residents of East Brunswick can access over 500 free, online courses in everything from crafting to psychology. It’s the perfect time to spark new passions - and maybe ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The roofs, parking lots and HVAC systems of most Bordentown Regional School District buildings were found to be in the most immediate need of repair or replacement, representatives from the architectural and design firm Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie told the Bordentown Regional ...
SEA GIRT, SPRING LAKE, GOLD COAST Towns, NJ - As local elementary schools grapple with declining enrollment, a trend observed at national, state, county, and local levels, we begin this series by outlining the key factors driving this decline, how it affects our communities, and what it means for ...
CLARK, NJ — The American Heart Association has partnered with Kumpf Middle School this February for the American Heart Challenge. The purpose of the event is for the students to complete Finn's Mission, a fundraiser and campaign that supports the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ —For the sixth consecutive year, County College of Morris (CCM) President Anthony J. Iacono has been named an influencer in higher education by ROI-NJ, a leading source for New Jersey business news. He is the only community college president on ROI-NJ's Influencers: Power List 2025 – ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Exploratores, dedicated to inspiring a love of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in young people, recently celebrated its grand opening.Located at 219 East Broad St., 2nd Floor, the business was opened by Westfield couple Iskra Smiljanic, a licensed clinical ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison Public Schools will host a job fair on Thursday, March 6, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Menlo Park Elementary School, located at 155 Monroe Avenue. Registration is required and can be done by clicking here.According to the district, candidates will have the opportunity to explore ...
WEST CALDWELL, N.J. – The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education referendum is structured as two proposal questions to provide voters with maximum choice. Voters are asked to vote on both proposals. The board has explored and authorized the two questions to be placed on the ballot based on ...
UNIVERSITY, MS – Four Basking Ridge residents are among the students named to the Fall 2024 Honor Roll lists at the University of Mississippi. Kayleigh Hackett, of Basking Ridge, NJ, in the B.S.E.S. in Exercise Science program and George Taylor, of Basking Ridge, NJ, in the B.B.A. in Finance were ...
Update: Due to icy conditions, all North Plainfield Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 6, 2025. NORTH PLAINFIELD , NJ – In response to the latest weather advisory, North Plainfield Schools will implement a two-hour delayed opening on Thursday, February 6, 2025. This decision has been ...
SOUTH ORANGE AND MAPLEWOD, NJ - Just in case anyone who is interested has not seen the SOMSD website this morning, due to the slippery roads and walkways, ALL Schools in SOMA are CLOSED today!Stay warm and safe!
UPDATED: Due to hazardous and icy weather conditions, Berkeley Heights Public Schools will be closed February 6th. All after-school events are canceled.BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights Public Schools will open subject to a two-hour delay, Thursday, February 6, due to anticipated ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous conditions, all Franklin Township Public Schools and district offices will be closed today, Feb. 6. Please be sure to stay safe and check district communications for any further updates.
Dear Linden Families, Due to the 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, all Linden Public Schools will operate on a 𝟐-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 on Thursday, February 6, 2025. See the table below with the start times for each school. https://lindenps.org-- 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝘂𝗽 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District will be closed Thursday due to inclement weather.The Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School is also closed Thursday.The district is reporting icy conditions Thursday morning.
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Schools in Hunterdon County will be closed Thursday due to icy road conditions.The Flemington-Raritan School District and Hunterdon Central Regional High School will be closed Thursday due to winter weather.In addition, all Readington Township Schools will be closed Thursday. The ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools Jeremy Davies.Good morning, Kenilworth Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay today, February 6, 2025. While roadway conditions are currently good in Kenilworth, the forecast calls for mixed ...
Middletown, NJ – Brookdale Community College's Interior Design Program continues to cement its reputation as one of the premier design programs in the country, earning the titles of Best Interior Design Program in New Jersey, Top 3 in the Northeast, and #10 in the nation, according to Best ...
Middletown, NJ – Brookdale Community College's Interior Design Program continues to cement its reputation as one of the premier design programs in the country, earning the titles of Best Interior Design Program in New Jersey, Top 3 in the Northeast, and #10 in the nation, according to Best ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa made an early call for a “Snow Day” Wednesday evening, citing a number of factors for the decision to close schools in the district for Thursday, Feb. 6.LaSusa said in his digital notice that high absenteeism was part of the reasoning and said ...
UPDATE: Paterson Public Schools has announced that all schools will be closed due to inclement weather.PATERSON, NJ - Due to expected inclement weather, Paterson Public Schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule on Thursday, February 6.School staff will report to work at 9:40 a.m., and ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - All schools in the Ridgewood Public School District will be closed tomorrow, February 6. All afternoon activities and clubs are canceled. A winter weather advisory has been issued for northeast New Jersey from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday. The village is expected to receive up to ...
HAMILTON/ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, the Hamilton and Robbinsville School Districts have announced a 90-minute delayed opening for Thursday, February 6, to ensure the safety of students and staff.In Robbinsville, all schools will follow the delayed schedule, ...
TRI-BORO, NJ - Butler and Bloomingdale schools will be closed on February 6th for a snow day. The Tri-Boro areas are anticipated to undergo inclimate weathers including snow falls and icy conditions. Due to this, the districts have decided to close the schools.
HOBOKEN, NJ —Hoboken's public schools will have a delayed opening on Thursday morning, Superintendent Christine Johnson has announced."There will be a 90-Minute Delayed Opening tomorrow morning, Thursday, February 6th, due to predicted icy conditions during the early morning hours. All Pre-K ...
EAST ORANGE/ORANGE, NJ – Due to anticipated weather conditions, both East Orange Public Schools and Orange Public Schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule on Thursday, February 6, 2025.District officials have announced that all schools in both districts will open at 10:00 AM to ensure the ...