Education Top Stories
By MATT DOHERTY
December 16, 2024
BELMAR< NJ - On Thursday evening, December 12th, Belmar Elementary School transformed into a hub of holiday cheer as students took to the stage for the annual Winter Concert. The event featured dozens of young performers in both chorus and band, showcasing their talents through a lively mix of ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out this week's Colonial Corner. There are lots being discussed, including auditions and Co-Host Search for Morristown Onstage, Orchestra Concert, Candygram Sales, Career Fair, Coat Drive and Therapy Dog Signups.Want to know more?Check out the full broadcast below:
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This holiday season was one to remember for the students of Mercy Center’s Sisters Academy of New Jersey, thanks to a pair of extraordinary celebrations that brought joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season to life. On December 11, 59 students from the academy embarked on a ...
CLARK, NJ — Valley Road Elementary School's third graders received a surprise visitor on Friday, December 13, as they celebrated “Grinch Day”—none other than the Grinch himself! Dressed in his signature green fur and red Santa coat, the holiday icon brought mischief and also a lesson in kindness to ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park Board of Education honored long-serving board member Maryann Perro at their December meeting as she steps down after nine years of dedicated service to the community and its students.Perro, who has held various roles on the board, received heartfelt words of ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Klockner Elementary School provided over 100 families with food baskets as part of its November food drive, which collected canned and dry goods, turkeys, and hams. The drive was led by Community Engagement Teacher Leaders, Ms. Linda Sheehan and Ms. Kalyn Vizzoni.The school expressed ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Ring in the holidays with two holiday concerts performed by the students of Lenape High School this week.Lenape High School (LHS) will be hosting its Instrumental Concert on Tuesday, December 17 at 7PM and its Choral Concert on Thursday, December 19 at 7PM.Join the Lenape community ...
Fifth grade QUEST students from Mountain Park and Thomas P. Hughes Schools have been working with STEAM / QUEST Teacher, Ms. Pamela Wilczynski since October on the STEAM Tank Challenge. This exciting event is run by New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) and is a challenge designed to ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield School District announced its Governor's Educators of the Year at its Dec. 9 Board of Education meeting.The educators are awarded based on nominations from parents and other staff members.Edward V. Walton School: Marissa Jones, Teacher of the YearThelma Sandmeier ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Dr. Amanda L. Oliva, a certified Sign Language Interpreter and director of communication and accessibility for Deaf individuals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), recently inspired Mount St. Dominic Academy students participating in the school’s signature L.E.O.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Parsippany area only saw rain on Monday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory was in effect until 9am today for Morris County, with some areas reporting minor snow accumulations.Some students in schools across Morris County have a delayed opening due to the weather. Schools ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - Last weekend, Voorhees High School’s Unified Theater program performed their fifth inclusive musical, Elf Jr. Families, schools, and community members filled the seats to see the holiday classic! Co-Casting of lead roles is highlighted, as well as the use of augmentative ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Morristown area only saw rain on Monday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 9am today for Morris County with some areas reporting minor snow accumulations.Some students in schools across Morris County have a delayed opening due to the weather. Schools ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Morristown area only saw rain on Monday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 9am today for Morris County with some areas reporting minor snow accumulations.Some students in schools across Morris County have a delayed opening due to the weather. Schools ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Public Schools is tackling teacher shortages in key subject areas by using a $498,735 grant to help paraprofessionals become certified teachers. This funding will support the district’s effort to address critical vacancies in special education, bilingual education, and STEM ...
NEWTON, NJ – Due to winter weather, Newton schools will follow a delayed opening schedule on Monday, December 16 according to school officials. The school start times are:Newton High School – 9:40 a.m.Halsted Middle School – doors open at 9:45 a.m. Merriam Avenue School – door open at 10:20 a.m.
SPARTA, NJ – Due to ongoing winter weather, Sparta Township schools will be operating on a delayed opening schedule on Monday, December 16, according to school officials. School start times:Sparta High School – 9:2 a.m.Sparta Middle School – 9:40 a.m.Helen Morgan School – Drop off begins 10:35 a.m.
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills Board of Education at its last meeting took a moment to honor two exceptional members of its educational community: Mr. Kevin Rice, named Educational Services Professional (ESP) of the Year, and Mr. Joe Ascolese, awarded Educator of the Year. The recognition highlighted ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills Board of Education at its last meeting took a moment to honor two exceptional members of its educational community: Mr. Kevin Rice, named Educational Services Professional (ESP) of the Year, and Mr. Joe Ascolese, awarded Educator of the Year. The recognition highlighted ...
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: ...
WARREN, NJ – The spirit of giving is alive and well at Warren Middle School as students team up with Weichert Realty to spread holiday cheer to children in need. Together, they have launched a heartwarming initiative to collect and donate toys to the Toys for Tots program.The Student Government ...
WARREN, NJ-- Warren Township Schools - Central School’s 4th and 5th grade Student Leaders planned and organized their first fundraiser of the year, Coats that Vote! Working with organizations such as One Warm Coat and Jersey Cares, Student Leaders decided to collect coats this giving season to ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Valley View Middle School is excited to invite the community to an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on December 17th, showcasing recent improvements and completed projects funded by the referendum and the Watchung Education Foundation. This event will celebrate the substantial ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ --The North Plainfield School District is proud to announce a new initiative to provide free, high-quality college essay preparation for all juniors, starting with the Class of 2026. This innovative program in North Plainfield School District aims to ensure equitable access to ...
PARKLAND, FL- The school day for Broward County Public Middle Schools is likely to increase by 10 minutes per day next year. While the extension to the day has not yet been formally approved, the Broward School Board was generally in favor of the change, which is due to giving Broward students an ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, January 9, the Rahway Public Schools will hold a “Paint and & Pages” creative reading adventure for Rahway students and their families. Hosted by the Curriculum and Instruction Office, and supported with Title I funding, the event will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains and Fanwood residents are invited to two in-person, open-mic community forums in December and January to learn how the Jan. 28 vote would address the space constraints and pressing infrastructure needs in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools, at a ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Is one of your New Year's resolutions to get better sleep?The Steinert High School Senior Events Committee might be able to help!On January 18, Steinert After Prom will partner with Custom Fundraising Solutions South Jersey for a Mattress Sale Fundraiser. The one-day mattress at ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Faculty members at St. Bonaventure University said that a possible TikTok ban might be a bandage to a bigger issue surrounding the use of social media. A U.S. Court of Appeals Dec. 6 ruling upholds a law that requires TikTok to be sold off from its Chinese parent company, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Be Nice Company is back with Drop VII! The Peer Advisory students of David Brearley have taken over the organization as the original founders graduated in 2023. This year the proceeds will go to necessary items for St. Theresa's Food Pantry.The Be Nice Co. brand was started in ...