Education Top Stories
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
November 6, 2024
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Gerald Pomper, who wrote the book (or, actually, 19 of them) on American elections, is telling the students assembled in his Election of 2024 class that he doesn’t believe there is such a thing as undecided voters.“They may not know what they decided,” he said. “I’ll give you my ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Gerald Pomper, who wrote the book (or, actually, 19 of them) on American elections, is telling the students assembled in his Election of 2024 class that he doesn’t believe there is such a thing as undecided voters.“They may not know what they decided,” he said. “I’ll give you my ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - New York Institute of Technology is proud to recognize the students who help to lead the university's many clubs and student organizations. They have announced that Whippany's Audrie Saad now serves as an officer for the NYC American Medical Student Association (AMSA).Congratulations ...
LINDEN, NJ -- A bright, crisp autumn morning provided the perfect backdrop for a joyous ribbon-cutting ceremony at School No. 8, where students, staff, and community members gathered to celebrate the district’s third new playground of the school year.Vibrant in orange and gray, the rocket-themed ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Neptune Township Public Schools are hiring the following positions:ParaprofessionalsRequirements:Minumum of Associates Degree or passed Parapro AssessmentDocumented proficiency in oral and written communicationsAbility to assist in instructional activitiesPrefer experience with ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — As of midnight on Tuesday, the unofficial results of the Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) election had incumbent Pamela Chirls and newcomer Inna Yelisevich leading the race for two open seats on the school board, according to the Essex County Clerk’s Office (ECCO). Former LBOE ...
Princeton, NJ – “We won’t go back” was one of the slogans of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. But as Election Day moved into the wee hours of the morning on Wednesday, November 6, that slogan was by no means a winner for the Democratic candidate.In Princeton’s six-way race for three seats ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Unofficial results are in. North Plainfield turned out to vote on Tuesday for contested North Plainfield Borough Mayor and Council races.According to unofficial results by the Somerset County Clerk winners are:North Plainfield Mayor:Lawrence “Larry” LaRondeBorough ...
GREEN BROOK,NJ - Unofficial results are in. Green Brook turned out to vote on Tuesday for contested Green Brook Township Committee, and Board of Education and races.According to unofficial results by the Somerset County Clerk winners are :Green Brook Township Committee:Jim Van Arsdale and Bruce ...
WATCHUNG,NJ - Unofficial results are in. Watchung turned out to vote on Tuesday for contested Watchung Borough Council, and Watchung Board of Education and Watchung Hills Board of Education races.According to unofficial results by the Somerset County Clerk winners are:Watchung Borough ...
WARREN,NJ - Unofficial results are in. Warren turned out to vote on Tuesday for contested Warren Township Committee and Watchung Hills Board of Education races.According to unofficial results provided by the Somerset County Clerk winners are:Warren Township CommitteeDaniel Croson and Lance ...
Princeton, NJ – While many eyes were focused on the Board of Education election, we have not lost sight of some personnel news and enrollment projection news that came out of last week’s Board of Education meeting.Let’s start with the personnel news. In the small print of the October 29 meeting ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Dana Kelly, Tracey Rinaldi and Jennifer Wishna appeared to be the winners of the three open seats on the Springfield Board of Education according to unofficial election results late Tuesday night.As of 9:42 p.m. Tuesday, with 100 percent of the votes counted, Kelly received 3,882 ...
NUTLEY, NJ - A year after Nutley elected its youngest mayor, ever, voters in Nutley surprised everyone by choosing young people and fresh faces for the local school board. With 100% of precincts reporting, the makeup of the Nutley Board of Education is going to change. The Nutley BOE consists of ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Gerald Pomper, who wrote the book (or, actually, 19 of them) on American elections, is telling the students assembled in his Election of 2024 class that he doesn’t believe there is such a thing as undecided voters.“They may not know what they decided,” he said. “I’ll give you my ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Ms. Natalie Polanin’s 3rd grade class turned Halloween into a spooky-good learning experience.The students, decked out in their science lab coats, couldn’t contain their enthusiasm as they embarked on a fun and educational journey, combining pumpkin exploration with math concepts.The ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Public School District's Parent University will be holding a Tea with the Superintendent called “Empowering Parents: Unlocking AI to Support Your Child’s Learning” on Monday, November 11, at 6 p.m. in the Arthur L. Johnson High School Instructional Media Center. Join us for an ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ-- During the Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 28, West Orange High School seniors Abby Rothstein and Nina Davis presented the student liaison report. They talked about how the student council has been working to come up with new ideas to "overcome different challenges ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Gerald Pomper, who wrote the book (or, actually, 19 of them) on American elections, is telling the students assembled in his Election of 2024 class that he doesn’t believe there is such a thing as undecided voters.“They may not know what they decided,” he said. “I’ll give you my ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne School District was recently designated as “high performing” by the New Jersey Department of Education.In what Superintendent John Niesz said was recognition received for the first time in a “very, very long time,” the schools chief described that the District underwent ...
CALDWELL, NJ – At Mount St. Dominic Academy, students take the lead in planning and running school assemblies, a unique approach that sets us apart from most other high schools. Guided by mentors, these empowered female students gain valuable leadership experience, fostering creativity, confidence, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - County College of Morris (CCM), the #1 community college in New Jersey for alumni salaries according to Payscale, is excited to announce that registration for the Winterim and Spring 2025 semesters is now open. This is the perfect opportunity for students to invest in their future by ...
Camden, NJ - Camden Education Fund (CEF) announced today that nominations are now open for the Fifth Annual RISE (Resilient, Inspirational, Solutions-Oriented Educator) Awards!This year, the RISE Awards will recognize and reward up to six PK-12 teachers citywide with a $5,000 cash prize."We need ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Lincoln Community School 7th grade students, along with teacher Michael Hoffman, enjoyed a visit to the Bayonne Veterans Military Museum recently. Students learned about the experiences of speakers including Army Chemical Corps (Dragon Soldier) Commander Glen J. Flora and US Marine ...
ANDOVER, NJ - The “I Voted” Sticker may look a little different at Andover’s polling districts this year, according to Jenn Reynolds the Andover Regional School District’s Supervisor of Curriculum. Third grade student Hadley Henion’s design was selected to be handed out on November 5. “After ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - At a recent Flemington-Raritan Board of Education (BOE) meeting, the board heard from Vanessa Ahmed, the district’s anti-bullying coordinator, about how the district scored in the 2023–2024 school year when it came to bullying.Each school in the district has a School Safety or ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The Bernardsville Centennial Committee and the Bernards High School Jazz Band invites community members and jazz enthusiasts to a special evening of classic big band music under the leadership of Band Director Stephen Taesler. The concert will take place on Friday, November 15 ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School proudly announces the 5th grade students as the winners of October’s "Attendance Matters" competition! This initiative, inspired by Superintendent Dr. Shoieb’s commitment to the value of consistent attendance, is designed to highlight the impact of being ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Board of Education announced that Sean Sawyer has been named the new principal of Lincoln School, effective January 1, 2025. “Sean Sawyer brings a wealth of experience to his new role as principal of Lincoln School, “ said Dr. Scott Rubin, “and we are very excited to ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The South Orange & Maplewood School District has achieved a "high performing" status in a recent New Jersey Department of Education evaluation.Under state regulations, districts in the state must undergo the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) review ...