Education Top Stories
By LAUREN T. AGNEW
December 17, 2024
East Orange, NJ-The internationally acclaimed fashion brand, The House of Mugler, which has long supported such legendary artists as James Brown, Diana Ross, David Bowie, and George Michael to icons of today such as Dua Lipa, Black Pink, Bad Bunny, and Beyonce, announced a new partnership with SUNY ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - John O’Connor, owner of Shade Tree Garage in Morristown, has been selected as Somerset County Vocational & Technical School District’s 2024 Business Partner of the Year. O’Connor was selected for his involvement, commitment, and contributions to the Somerset County ...
PATERSON, NJ — College Achieve Paterson Charter School (CAPS Paterson), which serves students who live in one of New Jersey’s highest need regions, showed remarkable progress in academic performance as measured by the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), beating the overall state ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Flemington-Raritan Regional School District is preparing for a public vote on a budget tax increase March 11, and is asking for feedback in a poll by end of the day Thursday.In a letter to families Dec. 13, superintendent Dr. Kari McGann said the district held a town hall ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Dr. Kate Diskin's recommendation that the Board of Education (BOE) appoint John Connolly as Assistant Superintendent beginning on January 1, 2025, and the BOE voted to approve him. Diskin said, “I look forward to continued collaboration with Mr. Connolly in his new role in the ...
MEDFORD, NJ — A Lenape High School student has won the Congressional App Challenge in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District, Congressman and now United States Senator Andy Kim announced earlier this month.Krithik Alluri developed an app called “Neurowheel”, which allows users to control an ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — New Jersey, the cradle of the modern film industry, is poised to reclaim its cinematic legacy with two groundbreaking developments in recent weeks. Netflix’s $903 million production studio at Fort Monmouth, and the launch of the New Jersey Film Academy, at its lead institution: ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Following a successful season, the board of education will recognize the boys and girls soccer teams, as well as the girls volleyball team at its meeting on Tuesday evening.All three teams won the Union County Conference - Valley Division championship. Board members will close ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - A resolution honoring HyunJu Kwak was read into the record at Tuesday night’s Ridgewood Board of Education meeting.Kwak has served as a trustee on the Ridgewood Board of Education for five years. During this time, she served as president and vice president, chair of negotiations, ...
TRENTON, N.J. – 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 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Broward County school board members approved the 2025-26 school calendar on Tuesday, which features key breaks, including a week-long Thanksgiving break, two weeks off for winter break, and a full week for spring break.Key dates for the 2025-26 school year:First day of school: ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Broward County school board members approved the 2025-26 school calendar on Tuesday, which features key breaks, including a week-long Thanksgiving break, two weeks off for winter break, and a full week for spring break.Key dates for the 2025-26 school year:First day of school: ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Board of Education meeting held on Dec 12 focused on streamlining board policies and committee structures, as well as recognizing students for their accomplishments, and administration and board members who are leaving their current positions.Key motions ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - Workshop Wednesdays are quarterly break in John Jay High School’s academic schedule, designed for creative resets and positive career conversations led by teachers and community members. Amid the Nov. 13 lineup, one session stood out for its serious nature, capacity crowds and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Madison Elementary School celebrated the academic achievements of its 5th and 6th-grade students with an Honor Roll assembly on Thursday, December 12. The event recognized students who earned Honor Roll and High Honor Roll distinctions for the first marking period.Parents and guardians ...
CRANFORD, NJ – College Board announced that Cranford High School (CHS) has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning “Gold with Access”. Cranford is one of four comprehensive public high schools in the state to earn this recognition. The AP School Honor Roll ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville School District identified their 2024–2025 Governor’s Educator Teachers of the Year (GETOY), and Governor’s Education Services Professionals of the Year (GESPOY) at each school in the district.“We congratulate and commend each one, as well as all the incredibly ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has announced its Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2024-25 academic year. Congratulations to all the Honor Roll students!Grade 12 High Honor Roll Grace Abadir, Elizabeth Agnello, Pauline Elisha Aloot, Fiorella Amari, Shana ...
WARREN, NJ —The Warren Township Board of Education bid farewell to Mehul Desai at its last meeting. Board President Patricia Zohn read a resolution of appreciation thanking,” Mehul Desai for his service to the children of Warren and the Warren Township School community."SEE ...
RUMSON, NJ: The college admissions process can be one of the most stressful periods for families, as parents strive to provide the best opportunities for their children and teens work hard to meet high expectations. At Two River College Group (TRCG), we understand these challenges and offer a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - The next Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17. The meeting will be held at the Montville Township Municipal Building, 195 Changebridge Road, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The full agenda for the meeting can be found HERE and is ...
Residents of Newark’s housing authority are being harmed by litigation brought about by the Newark Board of Education, contends Newark Housing Authority Executive Director Leonard Spicer.A day after TAPinto Newark reported that the Newark Housing Authority (NHA) has spent over $1 million in legal ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Superintendent Jennifer Fano joined district administrators, building leadership teams, and students to recognize this school year’s Teacher of the Year recipients. Randolph is incredibly fortunate to have a world-class team of dedicated educators who consistently strive to provide ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway voters could have another voting period to put on their calendars next year if a proposed change to when school board elections take place goes into effect. A resolution will be up for vote at the next Township Council meeting on Tuesday that, if passed, would move ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y.—They talked the talk… Now, they must walk the walk.Nia Gooden of New Rochelle HS and Sheldon Joseph of Walter Panas HS recently won first and second place awards in the Post/Westchester County Level, American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "A Constitutional Speech ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — New Jersey, the cradle of the modern film industry, is poised to reclaim its cinematic legacy with two groundbreaking developments in recent weeks. Netflix’s $903 million production studio at Fort Monmouth, and the launch of the New Jersey Film Academy, at its lead institution: ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The next Rahway Board of Education (BOE) regular meeting will be held in the Rahway High School auditorium on Tuesday, December 17.The meeting opens in public at 5 p.m. before immediately recessing to private session. The BOE will then reconvene the meetings in public at 6 p.m.Click ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools recognized 16 exceptional teachers and educational service professionals nominated for the 2024-25 Governor’s Educator of the Year Recognition Program. Each year, New Jersey school districts nominate their educators for the ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Advancing an idea discussed in August, Roxbury officials recently approved a deal with the township school district that will bring a full-time police officer to township schools.The “shared services” agreement approved by the Roxbury Mayor and Council calls for providing the schools ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston Public Schools (LPS) K-6 Math Supervisor Angelina Rodriguez was recently appointed as the district’s new Director of Elementary Education with unanimous approval from the Livingston Board of Education. Rodriguez will officially take over the position on Jan. 21, 2025 ...