Education Top Stories
By TONY GALLOTTO
January 6, 2025
New Jersey teachers are no longer required to pass basic skills proficiency tests to stand in front of Garden State classrooms under a new law that took effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1. 2025.Gov. Phil Murphy signed the measure (A-1699) into law in June 2024. It lifts a requirement for New Jersey ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - During Hunterdon Central’s recent board meeting, senior Paarth Jain shared his experience on developing a group research project that earned him an opportunity to present at a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) conference. Focused on detecting and filling potholes in ...
NEW JERSEY — Teachers are no longer required to pass basic skills proficiency tests to stand in front of Garden State classrooms under a new law that took effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1. 2025.Gov. Phil Murphy signed the measure (A-1699) into law in June 2024. It lifts a requirement for New Jersey ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District has announced that kindergarten and first grade registration is now open for all students living in Bridgewater or Raritan Borough.For the 2025-2026 school year, students who live in the Adamsville Primary School and John F. Kennedy ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Borough Public Schools proudly celebrate five outstanding educators recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for their exceptional contributions to teaching and learning. These educators embody the district’s commitment to excellence and inspire ...
FRANKLIN, NJ — The Franklin Township Board of Education will convene for its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 7:30 pm at the Board Administrative Campus, 2301 Route 27. This key event will shape the leadership and direction of the district for the coming year. The meeting will ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Broward County School Board is sticking with their ban on wireless devices during the school day, which was implemented at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. In a message to Broward families as school begins after winter break, the following was shared:"We hope you had a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – While there were other presentations at the Dec. 17, 2024 Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education meeting, the night was largely devoted to a send-off to long-time Board Member Charlie Grau, who stepped down after 30 years of service to Montville. “Tonight we celebrate ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School District will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6, due to a snowstorm that’s expected to drop 1” to 3” of snow on the area.The school district made the announcement shortly before 8 p.m. on Sunday night. All after-school events are also canceled.It’s the first snow ...
Superintendent’s Spotlight Message – 1/5/2025Dear Linden Families,With Winter weather on the horizon, the possibility of snow days is upon us. As a district, we understand that deciding to open or close schools significantly affects our Linden families. Please save this letter for future ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Central Jersey Music Educators Association has accepted 13 Somerville High School vocalists and band members into the elite Region II Honors Choirs and Band. They will join music students from 50 other high schools to perform free concerts later this month. “The Somerville HS ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Superintendent of Schools Michael Volpe is urging parents, students, educators and staff to attend a Jan. 8 public hearing in Somerville to comment on the ongoing struggles experienced by the school district, caused by cuts to its state aid allotment the past seven years.“It's ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y.—A group of kindergartners at Lakeview Elementary School in Mahopac showed their love of reading last month by stepping up in the annual “We are Readers” parade.The students marched around their school with their favorite books in hand as music played over the school speakers. They ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – At the recent Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Superintendent Goodall proudly announced the winners of the December Student(s) and Teacher(s) of the Month. TAPinto will feature this column each month throughout the school year to recognize and honor the students and teachers who ...
BUTLER, NJ - Richard Butler School will be hosting a Post-Winter Break Spirit Week. The themes for the week are as follows: Monday: 'Rested and Ready' - wear your pjs. Tuesday: 'Twisted Tuesday' - mismatched outfits, crazy socks and hair. Wednesday: ‘Winter Wonderland’ - dress in wintery colors ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Board of Education will convene for its annual Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. The meeting will take place at Governor Livingston High School in the cafeteria.This meeting will also mark the first for Dr. Kim Feltre, who ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The ritual of picking up and dropping off students at the proposed location for the new Coral Springs Charter School winds parents through Mullins Park, according to an architectural rendering. The entrance for the quarter-mile or so trip will be off of Royal Palm Boulevard with ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - In the new year, all the municipal governments, county and boards of education are holding reorganization meetings to prepare for 2025.Newly elected members will be sworn in as the governmental entities reorganize for the new year.Coming up are:Flemington Borough Council – ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey teachers will no longer need to take additional tests in order to receive state certification to head into the classroom under a new law. Lawmakers said that the measure will help to ease the state's teacher shortage while bringing quality educators into schools. While the ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville Public Schools recognized the District’s teachers and educational services professionals of the year recently.Awarded for their “passion, dedication, and tireless commitment to education” and their “extraordinary contributions” to making Robbinsville’s schools places ...
MT. LAUREL, NJ – Registration has been extended for families to sign up for the Harrington-Hartford School Parent Teacher Organization (HHSPTO) 6th grade Ice Skating Social. The Ice Skating Social will be held at the Igloo Ice Rink located at 3033 Fostertown Road in Mt. Laurel on Sunday, January ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Franklin Township Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Board Administrative Campus. According to the district website, the meeting will include key agenda items such as certifying election results, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Board of Education will host its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday. It will take place at 6pm at the Charles and Anna Booker School.This will be the first meeting for a new Board of Education, as its composition will change slightly. While Board President ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from John Perillo, Principal of David Brearley Middle High School.Dear Parents and Guardians,We are excited to invite you to an important meeting regarding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This session is designed to provide ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The following announcement was recently posted to the Kenilworth Public Schools social media page.Congratulations to the David Brearley Middle-High School 2024-2025 Educators of the Year!!Mr. Greg Miller (DBMS), Ms. Sam Gibbons (DBHS), and Ms. Melissa Condo (DBMHS Nurse)... three ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – In the spirit of the Season of Giving, families and staff members from Terrill Middle School came together to contribute to the annual cookie and sweet treat collection for the Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care and the school's new addition, the Grace Health Care ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Thursday, marking the start of 2025 with a renewed commitment to the city's students and schools. Eddie Gonzalez was elected as the Board's President, while Joel Ramirez will serve as Vice President for the ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey teachers will no longer need to take additional tests in order to receive state certification to head into the classroom under a new law. Lawmakers said that the measure will help to ease the state's teacher shortage while bringing quality educators into schools. While the ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey teachers will no longer need to take additional tests in order to receive state certification to head into the classroom under a new law. Lawmakers said that the measure will help to ease the state's teacher shortage while bringing quality educators into schools. While the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers will review its discrimination policies after it reached a settlement Thursday with the U.S. Department of Education over civil rights complaints alleging the university created a hostile environment for Jews, Palestinians and others based on their national origin or shared ...