Education Top Stories
By THE CONNECTION
August 14, 2024
Due to overwhelming demand, The Connection Preschool is excited to announce the opening of a second classroom, allowing The Connection to welcome even more young learners into their nurturing environment. Enrollment is now ongoing for the 2024-2025 school year. “This expansion reflects our ...
NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey was ranked as having the 8th best early education system in the nation in 2024, according to a new study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 US states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's ranking in the following ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Rotary Club of Hillsborough president Rhoda Amini opened this year’s recent scholarship recognition ceremony by welcoming the 2024 Rotary Scholarship winners and their families to its annual event at The Landing Restaurant. “This is a special evening for the Rotary Club,” ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School Board is undergoing more change after one of its members announced her resignation at last night’s meeting. Mariam Mahmud, who represents Region V and serves as vice president, was expected to resign sometime during the summer because she and her family ...
KINNELON, NJ - Kinnelon Cheer Program is hosting their first fundraiser of the year. Join the community it the annual KCHEER car wash. The car wash is on August 17th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in the KHS [Kinnelon High School] parking lot. Cars are $5 and SUVs are $7.
KENILWORTH, NJ - Kenilworth Board of Education members, students and staff celebrated the district’s new track at a community event on Monday, Aug. 12. The David Brearley Athletic Booster Club sponsored the track’s grand opening, which featured the track and field team making its inaugural run; ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - A new business administrator is taking over responsibility for financial operations of the school district at the end of September. Richard Leon Matthews was formally appointed at the board meeting on July 22, and will join the district following his departure from the Paterson ...
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 ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury Police Chief Dean Adone on Tuesday explained in more detail his recent decision to remove five school crossing guard sites, and add one new one, when the new school year begins. Speaking at the Roxbury Mayor and Council meeting, the chief – acknowledging that there has been ...
NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey was ranked as having the 8th best early education system in the nation in 2024, according to a new study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 US states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's ranking in the following ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Need help completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the September 15 deadline for state financial aid? Current and prospective New Jersey college students can sign up in August for a free one-on-one virtual meeting with a financial aid expert at ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Board of Education has approved a multi-million dollar referendum for the public's consideration. The community vote will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The polls will be open from 6:00 AM until 8:00 PM. The proposed referendum will include enhancements to all six ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle Public Schools has released its Fall Open House schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. Seven Roselle schools will be holding open house sessions including: Kindergarten Success Academy: September 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary ...
LINDEN, NJ — It's almost time to go back to school in Linden. School begins for students on Thursday, September 5. The last day is June 24, 2025. Schools will be closed on the following days, according to Linden Public Schools: September 18 - Election Day October 3 - Rosh ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- West Essex High School landed in the No. 6 spot in Essex County in U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 rankings of all public schools in New Jersey. U.S. News & World Report has West Essex rated the No. 75 public high school in all of New Jersey. The school was No.
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Following a pivotal Board retreat on August 12, the Montclair Board of Education has greenlit its comprehensive five-year strategic plan aimed at shaping the future of education within the district. This strategic roadmap outlines ambitious goals across key areas crucial for ...
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East Orange, NJ - What began as the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation in 1945, and has now evolved into Citizens & Scholars, with the goal of building an 'ideologically diverse network of scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and business and education leaders, including 27,000 ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The City of Hoboken intends to invest over $500,000 annually into the City’s four public school districts: Hoboken Public School District, Hoboken Charter School, Elysian Charter School, and Hoboken Dual Language Charter School. Pending Hoboken City Council approval, the City will ...
Princeton, NJ – As the promise of another bond referendum looms on the horizon for the Princeton Public Schools and the district taxpayers, some projects funded by the last referendum – in 2022 – are nearing completion. The school district is implementing a series of sustainable initiatives, ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Even with a summer that included visits to the beach and park, Kaylie, a soon-to-be third-grader at Hamilton Kuser Elementary School, can't wait to get back in the classroom next month. She wants to get back to learning, she told TAPinto Hamilton on Tuesday, and is especially ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School District Education Foundation received a boost earlier this spring when a local bank gave a $20,000 check to the newish organization. C&N presented a $20,000 check to the foundation in June. The mission of the educational foundation is to develop ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Broward County school administrators reported discovering vape pens discarded in the bushes outside schools on Monday, indicating that students were emptying their pockets while waiting in long line for the newly installed metal detectors. "I guess that’s one of the good ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Broward County school administrators reported discovering vape pens discarded in the bushes outside schools on Monday, indicating that students were emptying their pockets while waiting in long line for the newly installed metal detectors. "I guess that’s one of the good ...
NEWARK — A package of bills signed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) into law on Tuesday aims to strengthen youth literacy skills with a focus on grades K-3. Murphy signed the bills in Newark, where the school district has struggled with reading scores. School officials reported last September that only ...
NEWARK — A package of bills signed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) into law on Tuesday aims to strengthen youth literacy skills with a focus on grades K-3. Murphy signed the bills in Newark, where the school district has struggled with reading scores. School officials reported last September that only ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University has unveiled its Dean's List for spring 2024, celebrating outstanding academic achievements. Among the honored students are several from Ridgewood who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and scholastic excellence. The local students making ...
NEWARK — A package of bills signed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) into law on Tuesday aims to strengthen youth literacy skills with a focus on grades K-3. Murphy signed the bills in Newark, where the school district has struggled with reading scores. School officials reported last September that only ...
NEWARK — A package of bills signed by Gov. Phil Murphy (D) into law on Tuesday aims to strengthen youth literacy skills with a focus on grades K-3. Murphy signed the bills in Newark, where the school district has struggled with reading scores. School officials reported last September that only ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ -- Montclair State University congratulates Red Hawks from East Brunswick who have been 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 ...