Education Top Stories
By LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
October 31, 2024
Linden, NJ - Superintendent Atiya Y. Perkins led a dynamic and insightful panel discussion on day two of the New Jersey School Boards Association's week-long convention in Atlantic City, centered on how schools are transforming education through innovative and creative use of ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Students and families across Scotch Plains-Fanwood gathered underneath the lights at Perry Tyson field to enjoy SPFHS’ biggest event of the season, Homecoming, on Oct. 25. Despite the 44-7 loss to Summit, Homecoming is a special tradition for student-athletes, members of ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Public Schools celebrated the achievements of its top academic performers at the district-wide 2nd Annual 800 Club Ceremony, held on Tuesday, October 29, at the Rahway High School Performing Arts Center.The event began with a pre-ceremony reception, where students and their ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Junior Bronwyn Downey and senior Erin Johnston have been named student representatives to the Hunterdon Central Board of Education for the 2024-2025 school year.“We are honored to represent our fellow students and provide insight throughout this school year,” Johnston said at the ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY -The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has awarded initial accreditation with note to the ‘alternate route to teaching’ program at Brookdale Community College.After reviewing the evidence collected through a process of self-study and peer review, the ...
MILLBURN, NJ – During the Oct. 28 Millburn Board of Education (BOE) meeting, members approved a resolution appointing Acting Superintendent Dr. Kathryn Diskin to Superintendent of the Millburn Township Public Schools (MTPS).Diskin has served as the Acting Superintendent of the Millburn Township ...
Princeton, NJ – A letter to the editor received October 29 at TAPinto Princeton generated some quick responses on October 30. In the letter, Shengchao Yu voiced his support for candidates Z. Lisa Potter and Shenwei Zhao in the Board of Education election. But Yu raised some eyebrows when he ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced October Brave Student Haley Morodan. School officials took to Facebook to share what was said about Morodan that earned her the recognition.“Haley Morodan is a true resemblance of a Brave. She is always helping me in my classes and makes my days so much ...
Linden, NJ - -- Linden Board of Education members and school administrators continued their in-depth exploration of educational innovation and leadership development on Wednesday (Oct. 23) at Workshop 2024, the New Jersey School Boards Association’s flagship event in Atlantic City. Dedicated to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Though he believed all along that ethics charges filed against him were based on “fiction, not fact,” Jersey City Board of Education President Dejon Morris said he was relieved by the New Jersey School Ethics Commission’s recent ruling that dismissed a complaint against him.The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — State education officials named two Coral Springs elementary schools and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland as schools of excellence for the last school year, school district officials announced Wednesday.It’s Stoneman Douglas’s sixth year in a row to earn the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FLA. — For the seventh consecutive year, Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School has been named a school of excellence by the Florida State Board of Education, school district officials announced Wednesday.A total of 43 schools in Broward County — nine of them high ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — In a powerful tribute to history and a modern approach to Holocaust education, Asbury Park High School students took part in an immersive experience on Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, using virtual reality technology. The interactive program, Inside Kristallnacht, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - This is the 5th Spotlight article in our coverage of the recent Board of Education (BOE) Forum to help Long Branch residents make an educated decision when they go to the polls to elect 4 BOE candidates. Our 5th Spotlight is on BOE candidate Raymond Garland. We will be presenting ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce awarded $8,000 to support business programs at local schools, including five high schools in Coral Springs and Parkland.Coral Springs High School, Coral Glades High School, Coral Springs Charter School, J.P. Taravella High ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce awarded $8,000 to support business programs at area schools, including three Coconut Creek high schools. Coconut Creek High School, Monarch High School and Atlantic Technical High School received $1,000 to strengthen ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On the night of Oct. 25, 2024, students, staff and the PTO from David Brearley Middle High School were packed into the gymnasium for the annual Homecoming Dance.This year's theme was "Enchanted Evening" and students wore their finest attire to celebrate the occasion. The ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland Elementary School commemorated National Day of Writing with a special reading of the book Last Stop on Market Place by Matt de la Peña. Each grade level participated in creative writing activities inspired by the story, culminating in a showcase of their work.Ms.
EDISON, NJ - The board of education has voted down a resolution to repeal a state policy regarding how staff and administration address transgender students. Parents, students, and members of the community spoke out in support of the policy at Tuesday's board meeting.In September, the board had ...
CLARK, NJ — Students in Louis Van Bergen’s Marine Biology classes at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark spent October 23 at Sandy Hook conducting marine field studies. The students had previously learned about barrier beaches and salt marshes in class and then put their knowledge into practice ...
EDISON, NJ - The board of education has voted down a resolution to repeal a state policy regarding how staff and administration address transgender students. Parents, students, and members of the community spoke out in support of the policy at Tuesday's board meeting. In September, the board had ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Before the much anticipated Homecoming Dance, the annual Homecoming Court was announced along with the nominees at the Oct. 24, football game.The Homecoming candidates are nominated by the faculty and staff. The students then vote for winners in each grade. All senior nominees ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The Bernardian yearbook attended the Garden State Scholastic Press Association's Fall Conference on October 28, 2024. They received several awards for excellence for the 2024 yearbook "For The Record".Awards received:First Place Gold Award---OverallExcellence in Profiles for ...
UNION, NJ – A diverse range of institutions, from colleges and universities to vocational schools, military branches and career organizations, were represented at Union High School’s College and Career Fair last week.Union High School’s Counseling Department hosted the annual event to provide ...
Princeton, NJ – With six candidates vying for three seats on Princeton’s Board of Education, some contentious exchanges among the candidates would be expected. For the most part, that hasn't happened – until now. On Tuesday, October 29, we received a letter from a supporter of two candidates – Lisa ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Board of Education is pleased to announce that at the Tuesday, October 29th BOE meeting, the appointment of Dr. Kim Feltre to the position of Superintendent of Berkeley Heights Public School was approved. Dr. Feltre brings a wealth of experience and ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Board of Education recognized American Education Week during its latest meeting on Monday. The National Education Association and the American Legion created this educational week due to widespread concern about the illiteracy of United States draftees during World War 1.
As a fourth grader, Nia Freeman enjoyed being part of the morning school announcements broadcast to every classroom in her Atlanta School. Now, as a teacher at North Star Academy - Liberty Elementary School in Newark, Freeman wanted to give her students the same thrill of putting newscasts ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The latest Super Tuesday video was released. Catch up on the latest Halloween Parade updates as well as days off for Election Day and more.Please see the following video message from Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools, Jeremy Davies.To view the 1:07 second video please go ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Public School District is enhancing its commitment to student wellness by participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2024-2025 school year. With funding approved from the State of New Jersey, this initiative aims to foster healthier eating ...