Education Top Stories
By ALLEY SHUBERT
October 7, 2024
LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Lopatcong Township School District is officially moving forward with plans to significantly expand its preschool program after its approval on October 3, 2024.On Aug. 15, 2024, the district’s Board of Education approved the application for this funding, following the ...
UNION, NJ - Local students are excelling at Kean University where over 50 were recognized for their academic achievement in the spring. "Earning a place on the Dean's List is a significant achievement that reflects each student's hard work and dedication to their academic success," said Kean ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Public Schools has entered a partnership with the Brooklyn Nets Community program, which is focused on fostering student development through sports, mentorship, and community involvement. The program, which debuted at School 20, held its first basketball clinic on October ...
CLARK, NJ — On Monday, September 30, Valley Road Elementary School held its Reading Kickoff Assembly. Students and staff dressed up as their favorite storybook characters as they learned about the reading program and its goals for this year, which includes completing a monthly reading log. The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - As the state prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall on the west coast of Florida, Broward County school officials announced the closing of schools and district offices on Wednesday and Thursday. Broward County Public Schools and district offices will be open on ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - As the state prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall on the west coast of Florida, Broward County school officials announced the closing of schools and district offices on Wednesday and Thursday. Broward County Public Schools and district offices will be open on ...
WARREN, NJ – A Meet the Candidates Night for the Watchung Hills Regional Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at the Watchung Hills Regional High School. The event will take place in the Learning Commons. Doors will open at 6:00pm with light refreshmants being served. The ...
𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧'𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘:𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀October 6, 2024𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬,We are in the second month of the school year and are off to a great start. Our Fall sports are in full swing, and we are proud of our ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Parents and Guardians,The safety and security of our school are our highest priorities. Ensuring your child's well-being is at the core of everything we do. We conduct regular drills, ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The school district emailed a letter to the community after it found “recent media coverage” of the October 2 Club Fair at the high school “inaccurate.”The letter did not state what media source it was referring to.The Club Fair, an annual event, showcases more than 60 student ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - Sayreville War Memorial High School honored two alum in their most recent "Where Are They Now" alumni highlight, Hayley Logan and Dan Kuria from the class of 2019.While a student at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Hayley Logan completed a study abroad program at Oxford ...
The Berkeley Heights Education Foundation (BHEF) will host a Back To The 90’s-themed 30th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15th at Vintage Tavern located at 342 Valley Road in Gillette.All proceeds from the event will help support administrator, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - "Imagine being the first Black teacher in not one, but two counties! That was Nellie K. Parker,a trailblazer who didn't just teach – she inspired."Chanta Jackson, the Communications Media Specialist of Hackensack Public Schools, underscored the momentous occasion, which included “a ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — As expected, the Plainfield Board of Education's Tuesday special meeting centered around New Jersey School Board Association policy proposals that needed to be submitted to the Delegate Assembly by Thursday—though the superintendent read his letter advocating for charter school ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Brookdale Community College invites prospective students and their families to its annual Open House on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Brookale's main campus at 765 Newman Springs Road. This event offers a comprehensive overview of Brookdale's many ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Brookdale Community College invites prospective students and their families to its annual Open House on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Brookale's main campus at 765 Newman Springs Road. This event offers a comprehensive overview of Brookdale's many ...
MILLBURN, NJ – During the most recent Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Meghan Garland, Millburn High School’s (MHS) College & Career Counselor, presented an in-depth slideshow about 2024 MHS graduate trends.She stated that students continue to submit more applications each year. Garland ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Brookdale Community College invites prospective students and their families to its annual Open House on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Brookale's main campus at 765 Newman Springs Road. This event offers a comprehensive overview of Brookdale's many ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Parents and Guardians of ESL Students are invited to Montville Township Public Schools English as a Second Language [ESL] Family Night. ESL Family Night is Tuesday, October 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All parents and guardians of all students who are enrolled in the Montville Township ...
BELMAR, NJ - Belmar Elementary School announced an opening for a full-time instructional paraprofessional, offering a perfect opportunity for parents, grandparents, and community members to actively participate in the school community. The position entails 7 hours of work each day, from 8:00 AM to ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – Niche.com just released its 2025 Best School Districts in New Jersey and Madison School District was ranked No. 56. Nationally, Randolph was ranked No. 581 out of 10,561. Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest was ranked No. 1 with Princeton Public Schools at No 2, ...
PARKLAND, FL- Broward County Public Schools, which includes Parkland, are on schedule to remain open on Monday as Hurricane Milton approaches.A news release from BCPS on Monday stated the following: "Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will be open tomorrow, Monday, October 7, 2024. We will ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, October 7.The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., and immediately go into Executive Session, not open to the public.The portion of the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Both the October Rahway Board of Education (BOE) caucus meeting and regular meeting will be held in the Rahway High School Performing Arts Center (high school auditorium), located at 1012 Madison Ave.The caucus meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, at 6 p.m. The regular meeting ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Governor Livingston Highlander Marching Band is set to host the 53rd Annual Pageant of Champions Marching Band Tournament on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The event will take place at Governor Livingston High School, located at 175 Watchung Blvd.This ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Elizabeth St. Ours, a Bernardsville Middle School PE Teacher, was nationally recognized as a grant recipient by the American Heart Association. She was awarded $2,400 to purchase equipment for BMS students to promote living healthier lives.The story actually began last winter ...
ATLANTA, GA -- Jacari Carter of Sayreville earned a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree from Georgia State University during the summer of 2024. More than 2,000 students graduated with certificates and degrees during the semester.Georgia State University, one of the largest, most ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler High School Marching Band will be hosting their 3rd annual competition. The towns participating are as seen below: Butler High SchoolHenry P. Becton High SchoolBelleville High School Bloomfield High School Hoboken High School Jefferson High School Kearny High SchoolLodi High ...
STAFFORD - The Southern Regional High School Band Parent Orgnaization is hosting its Third Annual Holiday Craft and Music Fair on December 8, 2024.
BELMAR, NJ — Belmar Elementary School (BES) proudly launched its first SOAR Raffle of the academic year, a vibrant celebration of student achievements as part of its Positive Behavior Support in Schools (PBSIS) program, which has been in place since 2019. The SOAR initiative aims to foster a ...