Education Top Stories

December 13, 2024

ย Linden, ๐™ฝ๐™น โ€” In this ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž๐จ, our teachers and staff show off some ๐ฆ๐š๐ฃ๐จ๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ โ€“ rocking outfits that definitely wouldnโ€™t pass the dress code! From crop tops to ski masks and backless shoes, itโ€™s a hilarious reminder of what not to wear at school. ๐Ž๐ง ๐š ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ž: Our students step ...

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MILLBURN, NJ โ€“ Millburn's Integrated Preschool is accepting applications. Go to the Preschool Website for applications. The lottery drawing will be held Wednesday, Feb. 12 by 11:00 a.m. through the โ€œWheel of Namesโ€ application. Lottery applicants will be notified by email.For additional ...

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CHATHAM, NJ โ€“ The Governor's STEM Scholars (GSS) are proud to welcome Bowen Zhang of Scotch Plains,ย a sophomore atย Union County Magnet High School,ย into their 2024-25 class. Selected from among more than 1,000 applicants from across this state, these students represent some of the highest achieving ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ โ€“ In the spirit of giving back this holiday season, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) made a visit to Phillipsburg Elementary School (PES) and Phillipsburg Primary School on December 12, 2024, for their annual coat drive.For the second consecutive year, NJSP officers brought ...

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PATERSON, NJ -ย The Paterson Board of Education paid tribute to three longtime commissioners whose terms are coming to an end, highlighting their significant contributions and unwavering commitment to the district. Oshin Castillo-Cruz, Nakima Redmond and Manny Martinez were recognized for their ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principalย Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Hello Harding Families,Here is what you need to know this weekโ€ฆnextย Friday, December 20th ย is an early dismissal day (12:30) for Winter Break.Harding School Educators of the Year:We ...

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CHATHAM, NJ โ€” Fifteen of Middlesex Countyโ€™s smartest students are among 111 teenagers now named as Governor's STEM Scholars for 2025, selected from more than 1,000 applicants across the Garden State.These students represent some of New Jerseyโ€™s highest academic achievers, according to the ...

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WAYNE, NJ โ€“ Yesterday, TAPinto Wayne reported on the December 4 Special Board of Education meeting where two promotions were approved pending โ€œreview and approval of the Passaic Executive County Superintendent of Schools.โ€ As an update to this story, during the December 12, 2024 Wayne School Board ...

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WAYNE, NJ โ€“ Mayor Chris Vergano cut the ribbon on the 2024 Anthony Wayne Middle School TREP$ Marketplace on Friday night, December 6th launching a student holiday market showcase. It was the culmination of a six-week entrepreneurial program held each year at each AWMS, with the same program being ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ โ€“ Some lucky seniors at Piscataway High School have already learned which college they will attend after they graduate next June.Eighteen 12th graders were offered admission to Kean University in Union Township during the collegeโ€™s Instant Decision Day held at PHS on December 5.This ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ __ The South Orange Public Library has been awarded funding to help increase digital literacy in the community, SOPL and the Public Library Association (PLA) announced on Wednesday.SOPL was one of over 100 public libraries across the country to be awarded the grant by the PLA. The ...

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PARKLAND, FL- Somerset Parkland Academy teacher Andrew Ramsarran was awarded one of two State of Florida Jan McArt Directors Chair Awards on Wednesday in Parkland.Ramsarran was nominated for the award by local peers and supporters, and was chosen as just one of two winners in the State of Florida ...

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๐’๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐€๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐„๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐„๐๐ฎ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ!Linden, NJ-- The Multilingual Learners Department is hosting an engaging 3-day SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) training for both secondary and elementary content teachers.Taking place at the PDRC from December 10-12, this ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -โ€“ย Theย Robbinsville School District is expanding its partnership with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) to close academic opportunity gaps and ensure that students are college and career ready, a press release announced this week.AVID, a non-profit organization ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Memorial Middle School hosted its highly anticipated annual spelling bee on December 3, showcasing the skills of 40 class champions in a competitive and nail-biting event.The competition, held in front of an enthusiastic audience of students, teachers, and parents, gradually ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ โ€“ The Little Falls Board of Education honored two departing members, Lauren Verdi and Doug Jandoli, for their years of service, leadership, and dedication to the district's students, staff, and community.Lauren Verdi, who served on the Board of Education since January 2013, was ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Board of Education has approved an agreement with the City of Paterson to rehabilitate the tennis courts at School 25.The $500,000 project, funded through federal American Rescue Plan dollars, will include resurfacing the courts, replacing fencing and nets, and bringing ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - High School students gathered in the Library Media Center to take part in the Hour of Code, marking the schoolโ€™s observance of Computer Science Education Week.The event kicked-off with a short presentation discussing the current and future uses of coding. Hawthorne was one of 14.2K ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ- Amid much fanfare, County College of Morris โ€“ located on Rt. 10 West in Randolph, hosted a grand opening ceremony for their new Veterans Resource Center, located in the heart of the schoolโ€™s campus. ย The center will provide Veterans assistance with their VA education benefits, ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ โ€“ Local parents have reported being unable to access past report cards and other archived information since the Springfield school district has migrated data to the new Genesis system.ย โ€œThe formal report cards you're not going to have, but the whole grade history, you will have.

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RANDOLPH, NJ- Amid much fanfare, County College of Morris โ€“ located on Rt. 10 West in Randolph, hosted a grand opening ceremony for their new Veterans Resource Center, located in the heart of the schoolโ€™s campus. ย The center will provide Veterans assistance with their VA education benefits, ...

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CHATHAM, NJ โ€” Fifteen of Middlesex Countyโ€™s smartest students are among 111 teenagers now named as Governor's STEM Scholars for 2025, selected from more than 1,000 applicants across the Garden State.These students represent some of New Jerseyโ€™s highest academic achievers, according to the ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - In a packed meeting room filled with family members and other supporters, the Roxbury High School marching band was honored Dec. 10 by the Roxbury Mayor and Council for winning its second consecutive state championship.The Marching Gaels not only received certificates of recognition ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - ย The Hunterdon Central board of education discussed new expansions and further funding for their magnet and MTSS programs, as well as introducing and maintaining district and academic goals to continue to strengthen the student body and the school while encouraging better learning, ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - Harrison Elementary School was recognized as a 2024 Blue Ribbon Beacon School of Excellence.ย The award recognizes schools that demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, foster a positive school culture, and show continuous improvement.ย Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence (BRSE) is ...

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Leer en espaรฑolCAMDEN โ€“ Leaders from the city school district and charter and renaissance schools, who work in their own organizations focused on their own goals, were brought together on Wednesday at a holiday mixer by the nonprofit Camden Education Fund to build community spirit.Giana Campbell, ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove Public Schools invites students and their families to a fun night with Legos.ย The 2025 Lego Brick Bash will be held on January 10, 2025, at the Cedar Grove High School Cafeteria, located at 90 Rugby Road. Two sessions will be available for sign-ups. The first session ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ โ€” The Bordentown Regional School District Board of Education voted on Wednesday to ratify a contract between it and the Bordentown Regional Education Association for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029.School Board President Mike James, Vice President Joseph Dean and Board ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Harding Elementary School is celebrating the holiday season with a festive spirit week. Please see the above flier for more information.ย Related Articles:Kenilworth's Harding Elementary School Principals' Weekly Updateย Make sure you donโ€™t miss any Kenilworth news! Sign-up for our ...

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WAYNE, NJ โ€“ On December 4, 2024, the Wayne Board of Education held a โ€œSpecial Meetingโ€ at the BOE Administrative Offices on Nellis Drive to discuss and possibly take action on the first steps of a superintendent search. This came in response to the announced retirement of current Superintendent Dr.

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