Education Top Stories
By TELINA CUPPARI
October 3, 2024
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Hello Harding Families,Here is what you need to know this week…SEL Home Connection: This month, our schoolwide theme is our school as a welcoming place where every student feels like ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Kenilworth Public Schools recently announced on social media that Brearley's PSAT scores have been rising over the last three years.Sophomores and juniors will have their chance to continue the trend when they take the test on Oct. 9, 2024. Please see the following video message ...
EDISON, NJ - The board of education has voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Edward Aldarelli. The new contract will extend Aldarelli’s time as Superintendent for another five years, up until June 30, 2029.Aldarelli was named Acting Superintendent in November 2022 and was appointed ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Students and the Kenilworth community will come together to explore the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries at David Brearley Middle High School’s Hispanic Heritage Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the school’s cafeteria and courtyard.On this night, students will be ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School senior Garrett Gao has been named a 2025 National Merit Semifinalist, Westfield Public Schools announced Wednesday.Gao is among a nationwide pool of about 16,000 semifinalists who represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. As a Merit ...
St. Patrick School (SPS), a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School and COGNIA STEM Certified School, today announced that it will host a week-long series of admissions events for prospective families – Fall Open House & Discovery Days on November 4-8, 2024. The admissions ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The school search platform Niche.com this week published its 2025 ranking of the Best School Districts in New Jersey.The Springfield School District was rated No. 7 among all districts in Union County, and No. 96 statewide.Niche.com gave Springfield schools an overall grade of ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Approximately 25 residents attended Monday night’s Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education meeting with questions and concerns regarding the proposed referendum questions that will be presented to the voters on March 11, 2025. The board has framed two questions for voters to ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Harding and Brearley schools will be closed Thursday, October 3 in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Schools will reopen on Friday, October 4.High school level games have been changed/postponed due to the holiday.Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism’s holiest ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - There are different paths for students to take after high school which are unique to each individual. Navigating through the next steps can be difficult. To that end, Governor Livingston High School is hosting a College and Career Fair on Monday, October 7, providing students ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - There are different paths for students to take after high school which are unique to each individual. Navigating through the next steps can be difficult. To that end, Governor Livingston High School is hosting a College and Career Fair on Monday, October 7, providing students ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The word for “ready” in Spanish is “lista,” and alumnus Gerardo Leal said he’s more than ready to take on his first role as a counselor in the Latinx community thanks to the LISTA certification program he completed at Rutgers School of Social Work.Hispanic Heritage Month is ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The word for “ready” in Spanish is “lista,” and alumnus Gerardo Leal said he’s more than ready to take on his first role as a counselor in the Latinx community thanks to the LISTA certification program he completed at Rutgers School of Social Work.Hispanic Heritage Month is ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler School District will be participating in a week of respect. Each day will represent a different theme of respect that will be displayed through the students' and staffs' clothing. The schedule for each respect pillar is below: Monday (Oct 7th): World Day of Bullying Prevention, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Gabriella Stewart, a graduate of Franklin High School, has been awarded the 2024 Areté Scholarship, a $5,000 grant presented by the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) in partnership with the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), according to a press release. The scholarship is given ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - The seven schools in the Montville Township Public Schools District will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 3 for Rosh Hashanah. High school level games have been changed/ postponed due to the holiday.See the school calendar HERE
NUTLEY, NJ - Superintendent Kent Bania of Nutley Public Schools delivered his report ranging from the academic school year, mental health, and the current budget at the September 30, 2024, Board of Education meeting.Bania kicked off his report saying he is happy that the 2024-25 academic school ...
PARKLAND, FL- A Westglades Middle School staff member passed away unexpectedly this week. Jessica Woller, attendance clerk and substitute teacher at Westglades, was a beloved staff member of coworkers and students alike.Westglades Prinicipal Matthew Bianchi wrote a letter to parents that said the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris School District Board of Education approved the 2025-26 District Calendar at the September 23 Board of Ed meeting. Important Dates:First Day of School for Teachers/Staff - August 27, 2025First Day of School for students - September 2, 2025School Closed for Thanksgiving- ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — In preparation for the candidate forum on Thursday, October 3, the League of Women Voters has developed a guide for participants.As a service to Plainfield voters, the league includes the forum format, ground rules, and candidate information. In addition, readers will find the ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - Hillside Public Schools has announced they have been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports forward-thinking leaders in education.Hillside Public Schools was selected among a national pool of applicants based ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - The Piscataway Township School District will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 3rd, for teachers and students in celebration of Rosh Hashanah.The Jewish New Year starts at sunset Wednesday, October 2, the first evening of Rosh Hashanah. At sunset on Friday, October 11, Yom Kippur begins ...
Leer en españolNEWARK — Schools Superintendent Roger León told City Council members on Tuesday that an investigation into how an adult-themed video came to be filmed at West Side High School has concluded.The video of thong-wearing women promoting a “Nuttin’ Butt Azz” basketball game to be held at ...
BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township School District’s (BTSD) Robert L. Horbelt Intermediate School (RLHS) will again participate in a Rutgers University study following last year’s successful program that taught young students the skills needed to lead healthier and more sustainable lifestyles. NJ School ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Board of Education announces a vacancy for a Board position, effective September 23, 2024, due to the resignation of BOE member Neetu Salhotra. The Board, within the powers delegated to it by law, is the policymaking legislative branch of the Millburn School District and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Board of Education Forum and the Civic Leaders of America invite you to attend the West Orange Board of Education candidate forum on October 15 in the West Orange Library Media Center from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.For additional information, email wocpta@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Morris Knolls HIgh School which has been named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll! Morris Knolls is a bronze member of the Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening access for students. Schools can earn the Honor ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Parent Teacher Association (PTA) invites the community to a Board of Education Candidates Night on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The community will hear from the four candidates from Scotch Plains running for three open seats on the Board of ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Principal Architect Scott Downie and Associate Principal Architect Todd Waskowitz of Spiezle Architectual Group showed the Board of Education (BOE) the beautiful improvements made at district schools and the Underhill Sports Complex.They acknowledged Project Manager Kathy ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – In its recently released ratings of the Best School Districts in New Jersey, Niche.com ranked the West Essex Regional District No. 3 in Essex County.Statewide, West Essex came in No. 17 out of 243 public school districts in the state, according to the study.Niche.com also ...