Education Top Stories

December 19, 2024

Orange, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) recognizes the outstanding contributions of teachers and leaders through various national and state programs each year.  These honored educators serve as spokespersons and ambassadors for the profession and who are encouraged to help shape ...

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BELMAR, NJ – The halls of St. Rose Grammer School were brimming with holiday spirit this month as students in grades pre-K through 2nd grade hosted a Christmas Critters drive for the Jersey Shore Animal Center. The event, which focused on collecting food, toys, cleaning supplies, and other ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — Every school year, student commissioners join the Plainfield Board of Education to provide a student perspective to the Board as representatives of the people most directly affected by its policies. The seniors are present for each of the school board's business meetings.Last ...

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BARNEGAT - The Barnegat VFW recently recognized several local students for their outstanding submissions in the Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests.The following students from Russell Brackmon Middle School (ROBMS) were honored in the Patriot's Pen contest:1st Place: Gianna ...

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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…tomorrow Friday, December 20th  is an early dismissal day (12:30) for Winter Break. There is no aftercare tomorrow as ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator Shirley K. Turner to create the Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program.  “No student should have to go to school hungry, and no farmer should ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ-- On December 16, the West Orange Board of Education (BOE) congratulated paraprofessional and West Orange High School '03 graduate Maria Navarette on being named a 2024 New Jersey Champion of the Year by Best Buddies International. "Maria has been committed to helping students with ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker and Senator Shirley K. Turner to create the Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program.  “No student should have to go to school hungry, and no farmer should ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – On December 18, Dr. Kevin Gilbert, Assistant Superintendent, Access and Equity, provided a Rutgers Implementation Committee Update at the SOMA BOE meeting. Kerri Waibel, Director of Access and Equity and Tunde Adedoyin, Director of Human Resources also attended.Gilbert began, “On ...

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WARREN, NJ – Warren Township  Schools has released a strategic planning survey.  The Warren T ownship Board of Education has partnered with the Comegno Education Institute to develop a Strategic Plan that will guide the district’s work from 2025 to 2030. “This process has already involved valuable ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs public school employees will soon be wearing a panic button on a lanyard that, when pressed, will immediately alert first responders and everyone nearby to an emergency. The Broward School Board voted unanimously this week to purchase the panic buttons that will ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — All Coconut Creek public school employees will soon be wearing a panic button on a lanyard that, when pressed, will immediately alert first responders and everyone nearby to an emergency. The Broward School Board voted unanimously this week to purchase the panic buttons that ...

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MADISON, NJ - Registration for Madison Public School's full day kindergarten and first grade will open January 8, 2025. Those enrolling can see residency and registration information below, which is provided by the Madison Public School District.  Please note that the online portal will not be ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ - School board president Scott James-Vickery laid out his grievances with other board members, district staff members and future board members prior to resigning and then walking off with his family at the end of the meeting.On December 18, the last board meeting for the current ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Growing Minds of Morristown has announced its schedule for its annual summer program.The week-long morning session workshops are listed on their website.  For more information click https://www.growingmindsnj.org/summer-reading-expeditions 

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Growing Minds of Morristown has announced its schedule for its annual summer program.The week-long morning session workshops are listed on their website.  For more information click https://www.growingmindsnj.org/summer-reading-expeditions 

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PARSIPPANY, NJ – The Parsippany-Troy Hills School District is expanding its Senior Internship Program for the 2024-2025 school year.The program has now doubled, allowing 100 students from each high school (Parsippany Hills and Parsippany High) to participate.  This is an exciting opportunity for ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Growing Minds of Morristown has announced its schedule for its annual summer program.The week-long morning session workshops are listed on their website.   

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EAST HANOVER, NJ --A student from Florham Park along with a student from East Hanover were among the Muhlenberg choir that took part in the college's 67th annual Advent Candlelight Carols Service, Dec. 7-8 - held in the Gideon F. Egner Memorial Chapel. Adapted from the Festival of Lessons and ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Students from the Academy of Our Lady of Peace (AOLP) achieved an extraordinary milestone by clinching first place for their innovative solution at the regional FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competition. Their project, focusing on coral reef preservation, earned them a coveted ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Students from the Academy of Our Lady of Peace (AOLP) achieved an extraordinary milestone by clinching first place for their innovative solution at the regional FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competition. Their project, focusing on coral reef preservation, earned them a coveted ...

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SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – The young artists of South Amboy Elementary School once again showcased their talents, winning Artsonia’s annual Art Drive for the third consecutive year.Artsonia is an online gallery of student art portfolios in which students in grades K-12 can upload and showcase their art ...

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GLEN GARDNER, NJ - Voorhees High School has announced the selections for the 2024-2025 Teacher and Educational Services Professional of the year. Congratulations to Teacher of the Year, English teacher Nancy Anne Castello and Educational Services Professional of the Year, Behaviorist Kara Esposito.

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TRENTON, NJ - Paraprofessionals and other support staff are the unsung heroes of New Jersey classrooms. The Assembly Education Committee on Thursday advanced a joint resolution to recognize their contributions to schools across the state.That resolution (AJR101), sponsored by Assemblywoman Michele ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The sixth-grade class at Grover Cleveland Elementary School embarked on a unique field trip to Bubba’s Restaurant in Old Bridge. The students were given a firsthand look into the operations of a busy restaurant and gained valuable insights into the culinary world.The educational ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - The Harding School PTO recently posted the upcoming January events on their social media page.Please see the above flier for the events and dates. The next PTO meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. TAPintoKenilworth.net is Kenilworth’s only free daily ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ - School board president Scott James-Vickery laid out his grievances with other board members, district staff members and future board members prior to resigning and then walking off with his family at the end of the meeting.On December 18, the last board meeting for the current ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ - The public school district announced its Governor’s Teachers and Educational Service Professionals of the Year. "Our Teachers and Educational Service Professionals of the Year are more than educators—they are the architects of possibility," Superintendent Dr. Thomas McBryde, Jr.

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — In August, TAPinto Plainfield published that month's Plainfield Board of Education meeting so that residents and parents alike can watch the meetings on demand after the fact—with a promise to share future meetings.In September and October, the Plainfield Board of Education put the ...

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A hearing in Trenton on Monday before the state Senate Education Committee looked back on the 30-year history of charter schools, assessing the progress made as well as opportunities for improvement. Charter school advocates highlighted the positive role that charter schools have played in ...

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