Education Top Stories
By JAKE NEMCEK
February 5, 2025
WATCHUNG, NJ — Due to the forecasted weather conditions for tomorrow, Thursday February 6, 2025, the Watchung Borough School District will have a 2 hour delayed opening. The district and bus services will operate on a 2-hour delayed schedule. Valley View will begin at 10:05 AM with Bayberry ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Board of Education has announced a new contract with the teachers' union that will yield district educators 3%-plus annual increases through 2028.According to Board of Education President Marco Totaro, “This agreement reflects our shared values and dedication to ...
NEWTON, NJ – Newton schools are closed on Thursday, February 5 due to winter weather forecast. Previously, the district had announced a delayed opening. They have changed to full closure. Newton Town Hall will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 5 according to town officials.
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Township Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 5 due to forecast winter weather, according to district officials. Sparta Township municipal offices and library will have a 2-hour delay on February 6 due to forecasted winter weather. According to township officials all ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - The Piscataway School District has announced there will be a two-hour delayed opening on Thursday, February 6 due to the anticipated weather conditions for the early morning hours.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Central Bucks students will have their first “flexible instructional day” on Thursday due to an overnight storm that is expected to bring freezing rain and ice to area roads.The school district announced on Wednesday afternoon that schools will be closed. But that doesn’t mean ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - With the projected icy conditions Thursday morning, schools have declared a delayed opening for students.Hunterdon Central will be on a delayed opening, with buses picking up students about 90 minutes later than their regular pick-up times, and homeroom beginning at 9 a.m.All ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison School District has announced that all public schools will now be closed on Thursday February 6. This came after the district initially called for a delayed opening.
SOMERSET, NJ - Due to expected inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, all Franklin Township Public Schools and district offices will operate on a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025.🔹 No AM CARE Program🔹 Check the district website for individual school ...
WARREN, NJ —Watchung Hills Regional High School will have a 2-hour delayed opening, Thursday, February 6, 2025, due to the forecasted inclement weather and poor road conditions. They will reassess conditions tomorrow morning at 6:30 AM. Please do not arrive on campus before 9:00 AM to ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown School District has announced there will be a two-hour delayed opening on Thursday, February 6 due to the anticipated weather conditions for the early morning hours. The Parkview School opens at 10:20 a.m. without a drop-off loop. Joyce Kilmer opens at 10:35 a.m. Morning ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood School District has announced it will have a delayed opening on Thursday, February 6 due to the forecasted weather conditions for the morning. The two-hour delayed opening schedule for the Spotswood School District is as follows:Spotswood High School - 9:30 a.m. to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Top graduates of East Brunswick High School continue to excel at the university level by attaining academic distinction. Go, Bears!CHARLESTON, SC -- Jessica March of East Brunswick was named to the College of Charleston Fall 2024 Dean's List. March is majoring in ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Two students from Parsippany were among the 3,750 students named to the College of Charleston's President's List and the Dean's List for Winter 2024.The following two local students deserve congratulations:Emma Peters of Parsippany was named to the President's List . Peters is ...
The Spring 2025 semester at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) has begun on a high note, with a significant year-over-year increase in student enrollment. This achievement reflects SCCC's commitment to delivering a high-quality academic experience while expanding access to education. It also ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools Jeremy Davies.Dear Kenilworth School Community,The District is closely following the projected weather for tomorrow, February 6. While we have not made a decision regarding school operations, it is ...
Update: ClosedNORTH 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 made to ensure the safety of students and staff as inclement weather conditions are expected in ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – You can turn off your alarm for Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. There is no school in the Montville Township Public School district, it was announced shortly after 4 p.m. on Wednesday.MEDLC aftercare is also closed. District buildings will reopen at 3:00 p.m. Feb. 6 for afterschool ...
ATLANTA, GA –Phillip Pazdur of Parlin made the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.Georgia Tech is one of the top public ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Public Schools will have a two-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Thursday, February 6.Here is the complete message from East Brunswick Superintendent Dr. Victor Valeski:"East Brunswick Public Schools will have a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 6th for ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Public School District offers General Education Inclusive Preschool classes. This preschool program is open to all three- and four-year-old children who reside in East Brunswick. Children must be three years of age by October 31st, 2025, and not eligible for ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan schools will have a two-hour delayed opening Thursday, Feb. 6, due to predicted icy conditions.Before care will be canceled.Crim, Hamilton and Milltown primary schools will open at 10:25 for grades one through four. Morning kindergarten will begin at 10:25, ...
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 – ...
LINDEN, NJ – Jean Lapaix, a dedicated custodian at School No. 9 was honored as the district’s Employee "It Takes a Village" Award recipient at the January 30 Board of Education meeting in recognition of his exceptional dedication to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming school ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. —Tensions simmered over school taxes and actions one trustee characterized as “personal attacks” at the Mahopac School Board’s Jan. 28 meeting, where the administration presented a first draft of the district’s proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year.During the public comment ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - “Okay, here we go,” said Gavin as he carefully tapped the toy car, starting its roll down the ruler’s incline plane. His partner Ryan watched tensely as the car hit a craft stick lever, launching a marble down a second ruler ramp. The marble careened into a bouncy ball, knocking ...
MORGANTOWN, W. VA – Bridget Gaughan and Sarah Shepard, both of Basking Ridge, have been named to the Dean’s List at West Virginia University for the fall 2024 semester. Bridget is a freshman majoring in Forensic Biology while Sarah, also a freshman, is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. To see ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - As President Trump continues to move forward with the planned mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, the Somers Central School District issued a statement earlier this week regarding the possible arrival of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. A communication to ...
CAMDEN – Dr. Henry H. Davis Family School students have, through a leadership development program, learned how to treat their peers with respect, benefited from peer mentorship, participated in monthly assemblies and have had opportunities to reflect and address personal challenges, according to ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The Board of Education will interview three candidates to fill an open seat tonight.The special meeting is set for tonight, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in the Hackensack High School Media Center, 191 Second Street, at 6:15 p.m.Nancy Veloz, Kiyomi K. Campbell, and Melanie ...