Education Top Stories
By SAM HAUT
September 19, 2024
READINGTON, NJ - With the school year just starting, Superintendent Jonathan Hart spoke to the Readington School Board about how the district did in the few first days of school.First, Hart showcased the enrollment at the different schools, with total enrollment at 1,547. School by school, there ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — An all-female robotics team made up of five Livingston High School (LHS) freshmen who formed the “Pianofortes” during their summer break in 2023 in order to compete in the 2023-2024 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics competition recently received a proclamation from the township ...
UNION, NJ— Kean University recognized 3,959 undergraduate students named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List, including the following Union ...
Orange, NJ-The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) announced the opening of one new school and one addition/renovation project that will provide more than 3,600 seats for students in two New Jersey school districts. The delivery of these school construction projects continues SDA’s ...
NEWTON, NJ -Goals and ambitions for the Newton public school district were unveiled at the September 10 board of education meeting. The goals ran the gamut from increasing pride in their school community with beautification projects, to early intervention teams for preschool students to identify ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park High School is having their annual Spirit Week next week from September 23-27.Here are the themes for the week: - Monday: USA Day – Rock your red, white, and blue and show your patriotic pride!- Tuesday: Celebrity Day – Channel your favorite star and strike a ...
WARREN, NJ — At the last meeting of the Warren Township Board of Education, Nicole Dalton was sworn in as the newest member of the board.The board accepted the resignation of Natalie Feuchtbaum, leaving a vacancy effective immediately.The process for filling a vacancy differs from a typical school ...
ALLEGANY, NY — The Allegany-Limestone school district added automated external defibrillators to all 17 of its school buses this year to further ensure the safety of its students. They are the first district in New York State to do so.“I pushed to get AEDs on all of our buses because we can never ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne High School will hold its Back To School Night on Thursday, September 19. The program, set to be held in the school’s auditorium, begins at 6:00 p.m.By having them follow an abbreviated version of their student’s schedule, the event will offer parents and guardians the ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - After 37 years of dedicated service to the Little Falls School District, Dr. Sherri Glassman, a beloved school psychologist, is retiring. Dr. Glassman’s career has been marked by her unwavering commitment to the well-being of students, families, and staff, making her an ...
WAYNE, NJ - Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI) officially unveiled the John Currie Biotechnology Innovation Center with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Tuesday. The new, state-of-the-art, 55,000-square-foot facility is named in honor of John Currie, whom officials referred to as ...
UNION, NJ (09/17/2024)-- Kean University is proud to recognize 3,959 undergraduate students who were named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List, including the following 20 East Brunswick residents:Jasmin Gonzalez Marina Bekheet Amanda Coyne Mark McCarthy Isabela Roque Caitlyn Gribben Zachary ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit Public School’s newly tenured staff and those with 25 years of service received special recognition during the Board of Education meeting held Thursday, September 12.“This is one of the special nights in this district, we love celebrating the accomplishments of our staff,” said ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The ongoing debate surrounding the choir and band programs at School 1 took center stage again at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting with Superintendent Tracey Marinelli addressing the concerns raised by parents and community members. The discussion comes after an earlier ...
WAYNE, NJ - Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI) officially unveiled the John Currie Biotechnology Innovation Center with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on Tuesday. The new, state-of-the-art, 55,000-square-foot facility is named in honor of John Currie, whom officials referred to as ...
Brookdale Community College has been ranked as the #1 community college in New Jersey for 2025, according to Niche, the leading platform for connecting students and families with schools and colleges. In addition to this top distinction, Brookdale is ranked among the top 10% of 755 community ...
Brookdale Community College has been ranked as the #1 community college in New Jersey for 2025, according to Niche, the leading platform for connecting students and families with schools and colleges. In addition to this top distinction, Brookdale is ranked among the top 10% of 755 community ...
Brookdale Community College has been ranked as the #1 community college in New Jersey for 2025, according to Niche, the leading platform for connecting students and families with schools and colleges. In addition to this top distinction, Brookdale is ranked among the top 10% of 755 community ...
STAFFORD - Stafford Township residents went to the polls today and they have spoken. Stafford township voters approved the $75.7 million bond referendum. The unofficial results are 2193 voted yes and 1500 voted no. Only 3693 of Staffords 24,181 voters participated in the referendum. This funding ...
Morristown, NJ – Online applications for the Myles Smiled on You Award are now open, announced the Morris Educational Foundation. This $5,000 Award, created in memory of Myles Mislavsky, a 2013 MHS graduate, reduces the burden of college or trade school student loans for Morristown High School ...
RANDOLPH, NJ-The following communication was sent to the Randolph community from Randolph Township Schools:The Randolph Township Board of Education held a bond referendum yesterday, September 17, 2024. The in-person election results were reported as tied which was communicated to our school ...
Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en inglésNEW BRUNSWICK – Jonathan Holloway, who took over as Rutgers president during the COVID-19 pandemic and whose term has been marked by the university’s first faculty strike and pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted final exams last spring, will step ...
MADISON, NJ - At the September Madison Board of Education, an update on the curriculum took center stage. Donna Gallo, Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Dr. Christy O'Connor, Director of Elementary Education provided the board and the community with a September Curriculum ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway, a keynote speaker at last summer’s annual Harvard New Presidents program, began to choke up when the topic turned to students.Wow, thought Dr. Dale Caldwell, a New Brunswick icon-turned-president of Centenary University, who was listening ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Longtime South Brunswick teacher Stacey Katz was recently appointed as the new Assistant Principal at Brooks Crossing Elementary School. The district welcomed Katz to her new role at their recent board meeting.“I am so grateful for this opportunity. I have never lived in South ...
KINNELON, NJ - Kinnelon Colts Jr. Football will be tackling childhood cancer. Join the team on Saturday, September 21st at the game against Glen Rock. Fans are encouraged to wear gold or yellow “Gold Out” to show support for Pediatric cancer. Baked treats will be sold in the yellow tents as well as ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ— Jonathan Holloway, who took over as Rutgers president during the COVID-19 pandemic and whose term has been marked by the university’s first faculty strike and pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted final exams last spring, will step down when his contract runs out next ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following video message from Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools Jeremy Davies that was released on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.To view the 54 second video please go HERE. Related Articles:Kenilworth's Superintendent of Public Schools Video Update Make sure you ...
KATONAH, N.Y. - Throughout her junior year, John Jay High School's Nina Vigil often woke up as early as 4:30 a.m. to count birds. She walked to two Katonah backyards and her parents drove her to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation every weekend to, as she puts it, “stare at little squares of land for ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex Board of Education approved on transfer within the district at its Sept. 16 meeting.Jarrod Cappello will be transferring from West Essex High School to the middle school, effective this week.The board also approved a leave of absence for middle school Social ...