Education Top Stories
By TELINA CUPPARI
August 29, 2024
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski. Hello Harding Families, Happy Labor Day Weekend! Wishing you all a wonderful last weekend of summer with family and friends before we officially head into the school year.
SHRUB OAK, N.Y. — The Lakeland Central School District used the summer break to make significant upgrades at a number of its facilities, including new tracks at both of its high schools and Van Cortlandville Elementary, fire system upgrades at all buildings, and solar panels on several buildings’ ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Kidz at Play Recreation Community Service organization celebrated the grand opening of its newest Early Learning Center at Hinchliffe Stadium on Wednesday. “We’ve done an amazing job here, working hard on this project for over three years," Kristian Carreno, owner of Kidz at ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale PTA is looking for members to join. The group is open to teachers, staff, parents, grandparents, and community members. "Can you even believe that school starts next week?! Check "Join the PTA" off your Back to School list today" stated Bloomingdale PTA via ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Board of Education unanimously approved the retirement of several longtime Roselle Public Schools employees Monday. Miriam Malabanan retired from her position as a District Supervisor for English Language Arts and Humanities effective July 1. Malabanan also served as ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The Springfield Board of Education accepted the following resignations by members of the staff at its Monday, Aug. 26 meeting: Christopher Ceci, Elementary Teacher, effective October 14, 2024. Gregory Coward, TV/Media Production Teacher, effective October 11, ...
WARREN, NJ-- Warren Township's Board of Education, at its last meeting, accepted the resignation of Natalie Feuchtbaum, leaving a vacancy effective immediately. Any interested party must submit a resume and cover letter that outlines the reasons for wanting to be on the Board and the ...
WARREN, NJ -- Are you ready? It's the First Day of School! Schools open in Warren on Thursday, August 29. Allow for additional time at bus stops or during drop-off and pick-up as they work through adjustments to bus routes and arrival and dismissal procedures. The Warren Township Police ...
WARREN, NJ -- It’s time. The first day of school at Watchung Hills is Thursday, Aug. 29, but preparation has been underway. The new staff members for the 2024-25 School Year were welcomed to WHRHS at a New Teacher Orientation Program last week. And they are: Alexa Aldredge Alexa Aldredge ...
WARREN, NJ -- It’s time. The first day of school at Watchung Hills is Thursday, Aug. 29, but preparation has been underway. The new staff members for the 2024-25 School Year were welcomed to WHRHS at a New Teacher Orientation Program last week.And they are:Alexa AldredgeAlexa Aldredge joins the ...
WAYNE, NJ – A contingent of Wayne’s Muslim community had a strong showing at last week’s Wayne Board of Education meeting. They were there to ask why their emails were not getting responses from school board trustees. The issues brought up were the Schuyler-Colfax quiz that contained a ...
OLEAN, NY — As the school year begins. Mayor William J. Aiello and Police Chief Ron Richardson have issued a series of safety reminders for local drivers, who will share the roads with more than 2,000 students in the city. “Please beware of the posted speed zones around each school,” Richardson ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School (TEECS) welcomed students back on Aug. 28 for the first day of the new school year. "It was great to see all our students happy to be back at school," reads a TEECS Facebook post. "We had our annual first day festivities for our ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Board of Education president attempted to shut down a veteran guidance counselor's comments during a public board meeting. The guidance counselor, Dena DeSantis, has a level 4 grievance with the district after being involuntarily moved from her high school position to the middle ...
WARREN, NJ -- Are you ready for school to start? Warren Township Police are! Chief Robert Ferreiro said: "As the new school year begins, I want to express my appreciation to the dedicated teachers and school staff of Warren Township District Schools, Watchung Hills Regional High School, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A pair of lawsuits claiming that the Central Bucks School District systematically underpays its female teachers was dealt another setback by the courts this week as a judge placed limits on how the cases can proceed. Earlier this week, a judge agreed with a decision from early ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - An elementary school in Coral Springs is celebrating 50 years with a special assembly and anniversary bash. Forest Hills Elementary, an “A” rated school at 3100 NW 85 Avenue, opened in 1974, and it will turn 50 on Sept. 6., according to Broward County Public Schools. "We ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, August 27, the Rahway Board of Education (BOE) met for its final regular meeting prior to the commencement of the 2024-2025 school year, in the auditorium of Rahway High School. Eight BOE members were present at the meeting. Laura Giacobbe was absent. Three presentations ...
FARMINGDALE, NJ – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is proud to announce 27 Girl Scouts from the council have earned the highest and most prestigious award in Girl Scouting: The Girl Scout Gold Award. These Girl Scouts spent a minimum of 80 hours (completed over the course of four years) working ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – New Providence Students will begin their new school year this Thursday, August 29 with a tally of 2,305 students. There will be 656 students at the high school (HS), 399 at the middle school (MS), 636 at the Allen W. Roberts School (AWR), and 585 at the Salt Brook School (SB).
MANASQUAN, NJ - Dr. Matt Kukoda, the new principal of Manasquan High School (MHS), joined the district in July and has already begun shaping his vision for the school's future. We sat down with Dr. Kukoda to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and the impact he hopes to have at MHS. [Click HERE ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education approved a new contract with Superintendent Dr. Raymond González at its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27. González was first appointed to the role in 2021. He and the school board recently re-negotiated his contract, Board President Robert Benacchio ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Lopatcong Township School District is moving forward with plans to significantly expand its preschool program, if approved, following the State of New Jersey’s release of the fourth round of Preschool Expansion Aid grant opportunities. On Aug. 15, 2024, the district’s ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Board of Education convened on August 15, addressing a range of topics that sparked public debate. A key issue was the approval of the "establishment" and stipend of $1,815 for the Columbia Middle School PRISM Extracuricular Club, a matter highlighted by ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Board of Education convened on August 15, addressing a range of topics that sparked public debate. A key issue was the approval of the "establishment" and stipend of $1,815 for the Columbia Middle School PRISM Extracuricular Club, a matter highlighted by ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Kate Gundersen dreams of becoming a geneticist, toiling away in a research lab to unravel the mysteries of disorders or diseases. Andrew Lisa is going to be studying mechanical engineering with the hopes of one day applying his expertise to revolutionize the automobile ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Kate Gundersen dreams of becoming a geneticist, toiling away in a research lab to unravel the mysteries of disorders or diseases. Andrew Lisa is going to be studying mechanical engineering with the hopes of one day applying his expertise to revolutionize the automobile ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Kate Gundersen dreams of becoming a geneticist, toiling away in a research lab to unravel the mysteries of disorders or diseases. Andrew Lisa is going to be studying mechanical engineering with the hopes of one day applying his expertise to revolutionize the automobile ...
Linden, NJ — This summer, two exceptional students from Linden High School distinguished themselves as emerging leaders at the prestigious Torch Leadership Academy at Stockton University. During the intensive four-day program, held from July 20-23, Alexandra Torres and Kylani De-la Cruz joined ...
Embattled Camden School Advisory Board president Wasim Muhammad, for the second time in a week, was met with jeers and demands for him to step down following a $2 million settlement with former student Salema Robinson, who had accused him of sexually assaulting her three decades ago when he was her ...