Education Top Stories
By DAVID RUTHERFORD
December 10, 2024
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At a special meeting in early October, the Plainfield Board of Education voted to submit 8 resolutions to the New Jersey School Board Association (NJSBA) Delegate Assembly. As reported by TAPinto Plainfield, these resolutions span a wide range of issues, including a free ...
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Burlington County Assemblyman Dr. Herb Conaway to protect the ability to access books and learning materials at schools and public libraries was signed into law on Monday by Governor Phil Murphy. The new law – The Freedom to Read Act – prevents arbitrary book ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Lata Kenney may have spoken more words in public than she has at any time in her 14-plus years as a member of the Chatham Board of Education at her final meeting on Monday night.“I'm glad that tonight Lata spoke enough so that other people get to hear what we hear so frequently behind ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The 6th-grade students at Grover Cleveland Elementary School recently had an unforgettable learning experience with a virtual science lab. In collaboration with a renowned scientist, the class delved into the fascinating world of thermal energy and chemical reactions.During the virtual ...
EDISON, NJ - Students from the Edison Academy Magnet School will participate in NASA’s App Development Challenge, according to a press release. This is one of eight Artemis Student Challenges, which presents students with coding challenges in relation to deep space exploration missions.The ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Andee Costabile, a senior at Bernards High School, has been recognized by the school as the “Everyday Hero” for December.Nominees for the monthly Everyday Hero Program are students who have a positive influence on the student body through exemplary qualities. Selected students ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon Central’s recent board of education meeting was met with students voicing their dissatisfaction over the lack of funding for transportation for extracurriculars and the school’s perceived prioritization of sports over arts.Students noted their feelings that this creates a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – At its December 10, 2024, meeting, the Phillipsburg Board of Education unanimously adopted a revised policy for managing head lice, officially known as pediculosis. The updated policy, approved during the meeting at the Phillipsburg Education Center, reflects months of feedback ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The new security camera system at Jonathan Dayton High School was nearing completion as of late November.Springfield Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Goldberg said that the installation of the cameras was “about 90 percent complete" as of the Board of Educatiton's Nov. 25 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's Noah Hyun was recently selected to be a part of the prestigious Governor's STEM Scholars (GSS) class of 2024-2025 that will participate in a rigid course curriculum during their engagement. Hyun, who is a senior at Lenape High School, was chosen from more than ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Governor's STEM Scholars (GSS) is proud to welcome Prisha Malik of Towaco into their 2024-2025 class. Selected from among more than 1,000 applicants from across this state, these students represent some of the highest achieving students in New Jersey. “Prisha Malik is a senior at ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Growing Minds of Morristown is offering a free consultation to parents of school-aged children in grades Pre-K - 8.If you are worried about your child not meeting grade-level expectations, Growing Minds of Morristown can help. They offer in-person individual and small group help ...
LINDEN - NJ – What an incredible achievement! A huge shoutout to the 76 students at School No. 4 who were honored this morning (Dec. 9) for achieving Perfect Attendance during the 1st Trimester! Your dedication and commitment to excellence truly ROAR! Dr. Suzanne Olivero, Principal, along with the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - At the December 9, 2024, Phillipsburg School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Greg Troxell proudly announced the district’s recipients of the prestigious Governor’s Educator of the Year Award. These outstanding educators were nominated by their peers and selected by ...
NEWARK – A group of Science Park High School students is among 300 state finalists in a $3 million national competition that encourages 6th- to 12th-grade students to creatively use science, technology, engineering, and math skills to solve a community challenge.The Science Park team, which is ...
Maplewood Village, NJ - Maplewood Village, NJ -Maplewood Village is happy to welcome new business Mathnasium with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday December 6th, hosted by the Maplewood Village Alliance. Local elected Township Council Members, business owners, and residents ...
NEWARK – A group of Science Park High School students is among 300 state finalists in a $3 million national competition that encourages 6th- to 12th-grade students to creatively use science, technology, engineering, and math skills to solve a community challenge.The Science Park team, which is ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – At the recent Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Superintendent Goodall proudly announced the winners of the November 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 ...
BARNEGAT - Cole Toddings great football career is not over. The 2025 graduate is heading on to continue his academic and athletic career at Colgate University!
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation protecting the rights of students, parents, and communities and ensuring free access to age-appropriate books and learning materials at schools and public libraries has been signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy. Bill A3446, more commonly known as the “Freedom to Read ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation protecting the rights of students, parents, and communities and ensuring free access to age-appropriate books and learning materials at schools and public libraries has been signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy. Bill A3446, more commonly known as the “Freedom to Read ...
ROXBURY, NJ – More than $5,000 has been donated so far to a fund created in honor of former Roxbury resident Sarah Gabrielson, money that will be awarded this spring as a scholarship to a Roxbury High School senior with a learning disability or a special need.The Sarah Gabrielson Scholarship will ...
ROXBURY, NJ – More than $5,000 has been donated so far to a fund created in honor of former Roxbury resident Sarah Gabrielson, money that will be awarded this spring as a scholarship to a Roxbury High School senior with a learning disability or a special need.The Sarah Gabrielson Scholarship will ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - The Somers High School theater group will stage the comedy whodunit "Clue" this weekend, and there’s no mystery as to what is pulling the production together.It’s the dedication of all involved, and the bond created among the actors.“There’s really good chemistry, so I think the ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Education Foundation is hosting its inaugural Winter Social on Monday, December 16h at 5:30pm. There will be crafts with Megan Mink, a story read by Mr. Serfozo, and a tour of the Maker Space. This is an opportunity to learn about the grants that the FPEF ...
READINGTON, NJ - The Readington School District held a forum Dec. 3 to help educate the public on the bond referendum process, though only a few people attended in person, while another 15 on the livestream.The referendum, which, if approved by the board in February, will be voted on by the public ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Students in Ms. Bradley’s 6th-grade social studies classes at Roosevelt Elementary School recently embarked on an exciting journey back to the Paleolithic Era. The unit, focused on early humans, sparked curiosity and ignited a passion for history among the young learners.To delve ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Andrew "Andy" Sicinski, a senior, and Rihanna Rodrigues, a freshman, have been named the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Students of the Month (sponsored by Fabio's Bistro) for November 2024.Andrew "Andy" Sicinski is a student who goes above and beyond both inside and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Once a year, Rutgers University holds its esteemed Model United Nations conference (RUMUN), organized in collaboration with the Institute for Domestic and International Affairs (IDIA), a non-profit organization. The South Plainfield Model United Nations Club attended this ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Four times during the school year, ShopRite asks the local high schools to identify outstanding students who contribute to the school environment in the areas of academics, leadership, service, arts, and athletics. The following seniors from West Essex High School were chosen ...