Education Top Stories
By JON "FERRIS" MEREDITH
November 16, 2024
WAYNE, NJ - Seventy-Seven Wayne Township Public Schools students were recognized as tops, academically, in both Wayne Hills and Wayne Valley High Schools during Thursday night’s November Board of Education meeting, held in the council chambers of Town Hall. In total, these academically-gifted ...
STAFFORD - The Asbury Park Press reported on Friday afternoon, November 15 that George J. Chidiac, the superintendent of Stafford Township School District, was arrested for DUI after crashing his car into a utility pole near his home. Chidiac was driving home from a bar in Berkeley Townshiop when ...
STAFFORD - The Asbury Park Press reported on Friday afternoon, November 15 that George J. Chidiac, the superintendent of Stafford Township School District, was arrested for DUI after crashing his car into a utility pole near his home. Chidiac was driving home from a bar in Berkeley Townshiop when ...
SPARTA, NJ – At the board of education meeting, Sparta Education Association Vice President Andrew Bayliss shared good news about the staff and school district.Good evening - my name is Andrew Bayliss and I am the very proud Vice President of the Sparta Education Association. November is most ...
MILLBURN, NJ — Niche rated five of six Millburn schools in their top 10 elementary schools. Wyoming was number one, Hartshorn placed third, Deerfield scored fourth, South Mountain was seventh, Glenwood was ninth, and Washington Elementary was rated 13th. Each earned an A+ grade. Criteria include ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - More than two dozen former servicemembers, many from the borough, were honored during Franklin Elementary School’s Veterans Day Assembly, which paid tribute to the real-life heroes.The hourlong program featured the singing of patriotic songs, as well as meaningful readings ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit Schools Board of Education (BOE) President Walidah Justice highlighted all five Summit elementary schools that are celebrating STEAM career week this week, during the monthly BOE meeting on Thursday. “The teachers' goal for STEAM Career Week is to expose students to a wide ...
CAMDEN – Charter school growth has resulted in the city’s six charter or renaissance schools now educating more than six out of 10 schoolchildren.The traditional Camden City School District accounts for 38%, or 6,525, students, according to the latest data recently released by the New Jersey ...
As many of you know, New Jersey currently has a ban on all outdoor fireworks due to severe fire risk and ongoing drought conditions. With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, the district has made the decision to cancel the traditional fireworks display scheduled for the Wednesday evening before ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – U.S. News & World Report has released its rankings of the nation’s 105,093 pre-K, elementary and middle schools. In the Sayreville School District, Sayreville Middle School ranked #353 out of 713 schools ranked in New Jersey. Among New Jersey’s 1,351 elementary schools, ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - At the November 14th Board of Education meeting for the School District of Parsippany-Troy Hills, Dr. Robert Sutter Announced his retirement, which will be in effect July 1, 2025. Dr. Sutter has been the Superintendent of schools since June of 2023. He succeeded Barbara Sargent ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Wednesday, Nov 13, an Athletic Signing Day was held in the Board of Education Room at David Brearley Middle High School to recognize senior Sean Budis who intends to continue his athletic career in college playing Division 1 baseball at Boston College.Sean was joined by his ...
NEW JERSEY — Certified teachers will now have a faster, less expensive and more flexible path to obtain a special education endorsement under a new online learning course that seeks to address the shortage of special education teachers statewide. The first phase of the course was built by the New ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Get ready for an evening of laughter, suspense, and intrigue as the New Providence High School (NPHS) Drama Department brings its fall production, Deadline by Don Zolidis, to the stage this weekend. The highly anticipated murder mystery comedy opens tonight, with three ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Get ready for an evening of laughter, suspense, and intrigue as the New Providence High School (NPHS) Drama Department brings its fall production, Deadline by Don Zolidis, to the stage this weekend. The highly anticipated murder mystery comedy opens tonight, with three ...
WARREN, NJ — Due to the water main break, the Mountain Ave. entrance to the Watchung Hills campus will be inaccessible. Please leave extra time as all school traffic will be required to enter campus via the Stirling Rd. entrance.The water company advised:Our crews are making emergency repairs due ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School students in Ms. Ciraco’s 3rd grade class experienced a taste of democracy on Election Day with a series of engaging activities designed to introduce them to the concept of elections in a fun and non-political way.The day began with a social studies lesson ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - A controversy over LGBTQ content in some of the children’s books in Katonah-Lewisboro elementary schools has resurfaced a fundamental tension: Who decides what students learn?In KLSD school board meetings two weeks apart last month, parents, students and others addressed that ...
WARREN, NJ —All Warren Township Schools and Watchung Hills Regional High School will operate on a two hour delayed opening schedule on Friday, November 15, 2024, due to the water main break affecting Watchung Hills Regional High School and all district transportation. AlphaBEST before-care will ...
WARREN, NJ —All Warren Township Schools and Watchung Hills Regional High School will operate on a two hour delayed opening schedule on Friday, November 15, 2024, due to the water main break affecting Watchung Hills Regional High School and all district transportation. AlphaBEST before-care will ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Attention job seekers! County College of Morris (CCM) is once again teaming up with more than 30 local, state and federal agencies to host its annual Criminal Justice and Related Services Career Fair for those pursuing a pathway in criminal justice or social and community services — ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Roxbury Mayor Jaki Albrecht was forced this week to face the limits of her authority when some of her younger constituents requested she outlaw homework.The interchange took place on Nov. 12, when girls from Brownie Troop 98652, and some of their siblings, visited the municipal ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — JStart Early Learning Center, an early childhood education program launching in January for children aged 5 years and younger at Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston, is hosting a Hands-On Hannukah Open House event for children and their caregivers on Thursday, Nov. 21.From 9:30 a.m.
BELMAR, NJ – In a ceremony at the 30th Annual Awards Banquet, the Latino American Association of Monmouth County recognized Superintendent Jimmy Alvarez and the Belmar Elementary School (BES) administrative team—Mike Bardsley, Sarah Wilton, and Lauren Vasile—for their remarkable contributions to ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Students, teachers, dignitaries and media gathered Thursday, Nov. 14, at Malcolm E. Nettingham Middle School for what they thought would be a visit from New Jersey Acting Commissioner of Education Kevin Dehmer. However, the assembly quickly took a surprising turn! Acting ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Dr. Brett Charleston, superintendent of schools, is taking a leave of absence as of November 14, according to an announcement from the Board of Education president.There was no reason, nor a time parameter, for the leave of absence offered to the public.Board President Dr. Damali ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Sustainable Jersey for Schools presented Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) with a Bronze Certification during the New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop, held in Atlantic City in late October. SCVTHS joins 375 certified schools across New Jersey ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – Centenary University celebrated National First-Generation College Student Day on November 8, hosting a full day of events to honor first-generation students and support their journeys toward academic and career success. Recognizing the unique challenges first-gen students face, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School District on Tuesday night officially retired one of the last controversial policies of the previous board, this one banning transgender girls from playing in girls’ sports, but officials noted that the change will have no effect on how sports are played in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Sustainable Jersey for Schools presented Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) with a Bronze Certification during the New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop, held in Atlantic City in late October. SCVTHS joins 375 certified schools across New Jersey ...