Education Top Stories
By VICKI BAUM, BHPS STAFF
August 26, 2024
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - At the June 20, 2024 Berkeley Heights Public Schools Board of Education Meeting, the Board approved the hiring and appointment of Dr. Joseph Cordero as the new Director of Elementary Education and Intervention for Berkeley Heights Public Schools. Dr. Cordero has more than 20 ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Schools ROTC Cadet Staff just wrapped up an incredible 3-day Leadership Seminar, getting prepped and primed for the new school year! They’ve been hard at work, mastering Drill, pushing through PT, excelling in Academic Training, and suiting up with Uniform Issue. These ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The application is open for the fall classes of First Steps Basic English, a free English-language learning program for residents of Somerset County. The program, funded by the Somerset County Board of Commissioners through funds from the American Rescue Plan, is part of the ...
WARREN, NJ -- Watchung Hills Regional High School opens for the 2024-25 school year later this week. Principal William Librera shared the following: Dear Students and Parents: We are excited to open our doors to the entire student body, ...
WARREN, NJ -- Watchung Hills Regional High School opens for the 2024-25 school year later this week. Principal William Librera shared the following: Dear Students and Parents: We are excited to open our doors to the entire student body, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—With Central Bucks schools opening in one week, here’s a look at some of the key dates from the coming school year: Sept. 3: First day of school. Sept. 30: Early dismissal/all grades. Oct. 3: No school/Rosh Hashanah. Oct. 31: Early dismissal/all grades. Nov. 1: No ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Cadet Sohem Jayant Rai, son of Manjul Rai and Soma Rai of Fanwood, has completed Cadet Basic Training (CBT) at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Rai entered West Point on July 1 and has successfully completed six weeks of CBT, one of the most challenging events a cadet will ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - It takes a lot of work to prepare for the arrival of 2,000 students. The Roselle Park Board of Education meets Tuesday evening, making final adjustments and approvals to primarily staff matters ahead of the first day of school on Sept. 5. Many of the items on the agenda are ...
As summer winds down, NFSB is partnering with the Nutley Education Foundation’s annual “We got your Back!” school supply drive. We're gearing up to support our students for a successful school year. The drive will be held for the entire month of August! Drive Details: · Duration: Until August ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There will be a Rahway Board of Education (BOE) regular meeting on Tuesday, August 27, in the auditorium of Rahway High School, located at 1012 Madison Ave. The meeting opens in public at 6 p.m. before immediately recessing to private session. The BOE will then reconvene the meeting ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - The Lillian M. Dunfee staff is excited to welcome new and returning preschool students for the 2024-2025 school year. The Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 27, from 10-11 a.m. for NEW students and 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for RETURNING students. Lillian M. Dunfee is a ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - One of the most critical elements in school safety is getting our community’s children to and from school safely. While the primary role of a school crossing guard is to guide children safely across the street, each guard plays another key function — a role model helping children ...
NEW JERSEY — The State of New Jersey ranked as having the 8th most student debt in the nation in 2024, according to a study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's ranking in student-loan ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg School District opened its doors on August 26, 2024, to welcome 4,200 students for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. The first day of school is a significant milestone for students and parents alike, marking the beginning of a new academic journey.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The new school year is paws-itively off to a good start to welcome the Elementary students Monday, August 26, 2024. The fourth annual Twas the night before school, 'Chalk the Walk' at Phillipsburg Elementary School (PES) took place Sunday, August 25, 2024.Principal Dr. Darlene ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approved the appointment of Ashley Calligy as the new Supervisor of Guidance and Testing at Thursday night's meeting. She will replace Vincenzo Barchini who was named the new Hasbrouck Heights High School principal during the July ...
Orange, NJ- Montclair State University announced that more than 6,000 Red Hawks were named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List. The Dean's List, issued after the close of the Fall and Spring semesters by the academic deans, gives recognition to students with a 3.50 or higher semester GPA if a minimum ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton Board of Education approved a corrective action plan or CAP to address chronic absenteeism at their July meeting. Newton, like most districts in Sussex County and many in the state, is taking on the issue of students missing too many days of school. In July Newton ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Board of Education settled on a four-year contract with teachers which means a 3.6% increase in the first year and lesser increases through the fourth year, according to a press release from the district dated August 23. The contract is retroactive from July 1, 2024. The ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ Paul Stephan says teaching was the hardest job he’s ever had. If elected to serve on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education, he will consider the classroom perspective of every decision the board faces, he says. Stephan taught music in Orange and first grade in Newark ...
SPARTA, NJ - The Sparta Board of Education approved their Corrective Action Plan or CAP for improving attendance in all five schools at their meeting on August 22 because each has levels of chronic absenteeism according to the New Jersey Department of Education. Superintendent Matt Beck presented ...
Manasquan, NJ – During the most recent Board of Education (BOE) meeting, the Administration completed its review of the 2023/2024 school year and turned its focus to planning for the 2024/2025 school year. A significant theme for both students and faculty as they approach the new school year is the ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne School District students will be visited by two very special four-legged guests starting in September. As part of a new therapy dog program, students will have the opportunity to interact with Mabel, a Golden Retriever Pyrenees-mix and Ernie, a Goldendoodle puppy. According ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Even though it's August and school has been out of session since June, the Rahway Public School District's Office of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) provided several professional development workshops from July 29 through August 22. All teachers were invited and encouraged to ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Board of Education approved several resolutions in their meeting on Thursday, including one for National Hispanic Heritage Month. With the resolution passing unanimously, the Elizabeth Board of Education recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from ...
UNION, NJ – More confidence and self-esteem and improved communication skills were just some of the outcomes of Union’s recent Public Speaking Class graduates. Over a six-week period, the young speakers developed communication skills, learning to maintain eye contact, how to captivate an ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - A number of local students have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements at colleges across the country! Graduation Bates College Campbell McKendry Roger Williams University Dylan Berliner Robert Reino Tufts University Phoebe Shaw Dean’s ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Board of Education approved an Interim Principal for Wood-Ridge Intermediate School during its Monday night meeting. Rosemary Giacomelli was approved as full-time Interim Building Principal. Her appointment runs from August 26, 2024, through June 30, 2025. She ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Free Public Library recently reported impressive statistics for its annual Summer Reading Contest. 1,199 readers read 37,537 books. Participants included: 921 kids 100 teens 178 adults Over the summer, the library hosted many interesting and fun ...
NEWTON, NJ – The 2024-2025 school calendar includes vacation days, early dismissals and delayed openings. The district must provide 180 days of instruction with each day required to have four hours of instruction time. The Newton calendar provides for 184 student days and 188 days for staff.