Education Top Stories
By JIM LONERGAN
October 25, 2024
LONG BRANCH, NJ - This is the 2nd 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 2nd Spotlight is on incumbent BOE President Violeta Perters. We will be ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Language barriers? Not a problem! Franklin School's new program is breaking down walls and building bridges between students. Franklin school recently celebrated the launch of their Multilingual Student Ambassador Program. Organized by ESL teachers Tatiana Gutierrez, Lindsey Barrett, ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - At the recent Board of Education meeting, the District recognized September's Charles Olbon (CO) Heroes from Charles Olbon School, highlighting the school's CO Hero initiative, a program designed to promote positive behavior and character traits among students.Last year, the ...
TAPinto Clark is republishing the information below about this year's Clark Board of Education (BOE) candidates, as we were able to include additional information about one of the candidates. CLARK, NJ — TAPinto Clark recently reached out to the five candidates running for three 3-year terms on the ...
Leer en españolCAMDEN – When about five dozen seniors at Mastery High School of Camden graduate next May, they will have real-world internships or training programs already behind them and will ease into the workforce.The students are part of the charter school’s Career Pathways Program, sponsored ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following video message from Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools Jeremy Davies regarding Tech-Free Friday. Good day, Kenilworth School Community,In an effort to raise awareness around the dangers of the unhealthy balance of screentime that more and more of ...
UNION, NJ – Hannah Caldwell Elementary School (HCES) will be closed immediately to staff and students due to the mold condition recently identified, said Superintendent Gerry Benaquista.According to a letter sent to parents on Thursday evening, Benaquista said, “based on the information available ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - WHAT: Instead of reaching for their cell phones and computers, students will be grabbing their pencils, paper, and books during Kenilworth Public Schools’ Tech-Free Friday. Teachers will refrain from using technology in their classrooms and instruct their students using ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Hector Montes, principal of Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School, announced today that Vaanya Salwan of Bridgewater and Chaitanya Vyas of Hillsborough had been named Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program.Additionally, Max Chen, Manu Datta, ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School announced the 2024 September Student of the Month. Each of the school's departments selects a student representative. Teachers shared their thoughts about the selected students. English - Warith Gbadamassi is a thoughtful student who contributes meaningfully to the ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ Some South Orange & Maplewood District students will again be celebrating Halloween during school hours after last year’s decision not to allow costumes or other festivities.Families at elementary schools South Mountain, Clinton and Marshall, say they’ve received word that the ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - This Tuesday, the Greater Long Branch Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Guild held their first Long Branch Board of Education Candidates Forum where six of the eight candidates attended. Not attending were Michael Zimmerman nor Julio A. Riva. Host for the Memorial Guild was ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School proudly celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on October 4 with a lively dance party, transforming the school's playground into a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor event. The evening featured a mix of Latin music, food, and cultural celebration, drawing students, ...
NEW JERSEY – A new study from the personal finance website WalletHub ranked the top colleges and universities in New Jersey for 2025. This data comes from a study of the top colleges and universities in the entire U.S. for 2025, with Princeton University ranking 1st among 500 schools.Top 10 ...
𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽, 𝙽𝙹 -- Linden High School’s 2024 Homecoming, held on Saturday, October 19, at 1 PM at Tiger Stadium, was a day packed with excitement, school spirit, and a thrilling football victory. Set against a backdrop of clear blue skies and cool fall temperatures reaching 70 degrees, the Tigers ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Students at Cranford High School's C.T.E. Engineering Academy are learning to do things like design and build bridges, while members of the Biomedical Career Academy are witnessing surgery and listening to presentations by medical experts.Both programs were added three years ago to ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville War Memorial High School senior Rishi Shah recently earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (Gold Level) for the third consecutive year, with over 540 hours of community service this year alone. What inspires Rishi to give back to his community is the idea that ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - At the October 17 Board of Education meeting, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Anthony Juskiewicz addressed several key issues facing the district. A key topic of discussion is the need to upgrade the athletic field's lighting. If the project proceeds, it will ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Public Schools embraced Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) with a vibrant range of activities. Students across the district celebrated the history and culture of Hispanic and Latin American communities. School-based events included screenings, dance ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - To ensure that only borough residents are attending South Plainfield Schools, the district is requiring re-registration of all current 4th, 8th, and 11th graders, beginning Monday, Nov. 4. “Parents and guardians will be required to provide documentation to the district ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Happel Court was the scene of a terrible car crash that resulted in injuries and a fatality on Wednesday morning.Fear not, however, because the crash was staged. It was part of the annual drunk driving awareness program for seniors at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ...
NEW JERSEY – A new study from the personal finance website WalletHub ranked the top colleges and universities in New Jersey for 2025. This data comes from a study of the top colleges and universities in the entire U.S. for 2025, with Princeton University ranking 1st among 500 schools.Top 10 ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy visited The Kids Palace II in West Orange to speak about affordable child care across New Jersey. “Our administration has officially invested over 1 billion — with a ‘B’ — dollars in the past few years. This funding has allowed facilities just like this one, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - At the October 17 Board of Education meeting, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Anthony Juskiewicz addressed several key issues facing the district. A key topic of discussion is the need to upgrade the athletic field's lighting. If the project proceeds, it will ...
NEWTON, NJ – Newton High School faculty is hosting an Eight Grade Parent Night on November 19 at 6 p.m. “We are looking forward to meeting and connecting with all incoming freshman families,” Newton High School’s Carla Brunelle said. “This event is a fantastic opportunity to discover what makes ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The dangers of drugs affecting kids, particularly marijuana edibles and fentanyl, will take center stage at a free community event next Tuesday at Monarch High School in Coconut Creek."Drug Awareness and Dangers – A Community Conversation," hosted by Broward County Public ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - At the Woodland Park Board of Education meeting on October 21, community members expressed their concerns about the district’s high rate of teacher turnover. The meeting, which focused on the board’s decision to renew Superintendent Dr. Michele Pillari’s contract, two years ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Broward County Public Schools have updated the 2024-25 school calendar following closures caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Instead of an employee planning day, Jan. 6 will now be a regular school day, school officials announced in a press release.The first ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Broward County Public Schools have updated the 2024-25 school calendar following closures caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Instead of an employee planning day, Jan. 6 will now be a regular school day, school officials announced in a press release.The first ...
Nestled on a 125-acre hilltop campus, The Harvey School empowers students to discover who they are and encourages them to pursue who they want to become. Harvey’s academic rigor is infused with heart, ensuring each student thrives as a well-rounded individual. The school's commitment to diversity, ...