Education Top Stories
By TONY GALLOTTO
August 4, 2024
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Back-to-school supplies started to show up on our store shelves a few short days after Fourth of July’s fireworks blasts died down. It seemed like there was plenty of summer still left. Fast-foward to today. Middlesex County’s public schools are now gearing up to resume ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Classes will resume at schools here in roughly five weeks. What better time to see how our area high schools fared on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of “Best High Schools in New Jersey" and the nation? According to the magazine’s 2024 high school rankings, 42 of ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The Seminole Coconut Creek Education Foundation is offering free preparatory classes for the SAT, ACT, and PSAT for high school students in Coconut Creek. Starting on August 17, the classes will be at Coconut Creek Recreation Center. The program includes an orientation, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Three candidates have filed for three seats available on the Morris School District's Board of Education. They are as follows: In Morristown - One seat Available Vivian Rodreiquez In Morris Township - Two seats Available Linda Murphy Kathleen Cole The ...
SPRINGFIELD, MA -- Conner Anthony of Sayreville has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester at Western New England University. Anthony is one of over 670 students to achieve this mark of academic excellence. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — It's almost time to go back to school in Long Branch. School begins for students on Thursday, September 5. The last day, June 18, 2025, is scheduled to be a half day. The calendar includes 180 days of instruction for students. Schools will be closed on the following days, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The Springfield Board of Education approved the appointment of an elementary school teacher, a leave replacement teacher and an instructional aide at its July 29 meeting. The school board approved the hiring of Emma Linthicum, a Special Education teacher at Edward V. Walton ...
VERONA, NJ - There are 183 total days of school for students and 186 for staff during the 2024-2024 school year. The first day of school for students is on September 3. The last day of school for students and staff is June 19, 2025. Schools will be closed on the following days according to ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - There are 180 school days for students and 181 for staff during the 2024-2025 school year. The first day of school for students is September 6. The last day of school will be on June 24, 2025. Schools will be closed on the following days according to the ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle students will have 183 total school days this upcoming school year, while staff have 187 days according to the Roselle Public Schools 2024-2025 calendar. The first day of school for students is September 5, with staff reporting starting September 3. The last day of school ...
East Orange, NJ - The City University of New York presents its inaugural 50 Under 50 alumni list, recognizing distinguished CUNY alumni who have made headway in their respective fields in the past year. The honorees represent the diverse talents and achievements of the University’s vibrant and ...
Princeton, NJ – Public school teacher Brian Levinson’s recent TAPinto Princeton article on the adverse effects of smartphones in the hands of students was aimed partly at the Princeton Public Schools administration. But it also struck a chord with some parents and teachers. One Princeton Middle ...
NEWTON, NJ – Newton area alumni have earned accolades and degrees from their colleges. Grace O’Meara graduated from University of Tampa in Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. The University of Delaware announced the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester: Emily Ward ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley High School has announced the addition of a new American Sign Language (ASL) class to its curriculum. This initiative aligns with the school’s mission and core beliefs of empathy and acceptance, offering students a unique opportunity to explore one of the most ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - David Brearley Middle School and High School announced the students who qualified for High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the fourth marking period of the 2023-24 academic year. DBMHS recognizes student achievement every marking period at the two levels. To be named to the ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Three candidates have filed for the Hanover Park Regional School Board of Education. There are two available positions. The candidates are as follows: Keith Cortright Frank Fasolo IV Tim Donohue Three candidates also filed for the Hanover Township Board of ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public School's ESL Summer Enrichment Program wrapped up with a vibrant showcase of student creativity. This year, our ELLs from Kindergarten through 12th grade embarked on an exciting journey with ZINEniac Adventures! The grant-funded program was more than just an English ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Three candidates have filed for two seats available on East Hanover's Board of Education. They are as follows: Sean Sullivan Michelle Cuppari Michelle Gonzalez The election will take place on November 5, 2024.
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Five candidates have filed for the three available seats on the Board of Education. They are as follows: Judy Mayer (Incumbent) Sheethal Abraham (Incumbent) Matthew DeVitto Susy Golderer (Incumbent) Victoria Stockdale The election will take place on November ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale School District has just announced the launch of a new form of communication between staff and parents. The launch of the new web and text app will offer an easier way of communication among the district. If you are in need of help in learning about this tool ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Neptune Township School District is seeking an Elementary Extended Term Substitute Teacher. The candidate needs to possess Elementary Teacher Certification and needs to apply online for Applitrack Job ID 1176.
MADISON, NJ -- Ten students from Scotch Plains and Fanwood were named to the Honors Lists for the Spring 2024 semester at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ. Nicole Brozak of Scotch Plains Michael Shapiro of Scotch Plains Christopher Shapiro of Scotch ...
MADISON, NJ -- Vanuisha Valeus, of South Amboy, NJ, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ, has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- The following students from Springfield were named to the Dean's List at Seton Hall University for the Spring 2024 semester: Luigi Del Mauro Evelyn Tilelli Miguel Josemaria Alba Julissa Salermo Tamille Filler Michael Signorelli Jorge Rivera Ashley ...
A MESSAGE FROM OAK HILL ACADEMY: Summer is in full swing, but here at Oak Hill Academy, we're already buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming year! As a school dedicated to fostering a love of learning and preparing students for success, ...
A MESSAGE FROM OAK HILL ACADEMY: Summer is in full swing, but here at Oak Hill Academy, we're already buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming year! As a school dedicated to fostering a love of learning and preparing students for success, ...
A MESSAGE FROM OAK HILL ACADEMY: Summer is in full swing, but here at Oak Hill Academy, we're already buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming year! As a school dedicated to fostering a love of learning and preparing students for success, ...
UNION, NJ – Students from Hannah Caldwell School’s summer camp celebrated the completion of the program with an end-of-summer STEAM Carnival on Tuesday. The program, which ran from July 8 to July 31, helped promote learning through social, emotional, and educational factors for incoming second-, ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – There is still one more month of summer fun to enjoy and a lot of great educational and adventurous activites are planned in August, at the Middletown Township Public Library (MTPL)! Summer Reading Challenges for Children & Teens: Logging ends August 2nd! Grand prize raffle ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - Manasquan High School (MHS) Principal Matt Kukoda began his role on July 15th by presenting the 2024 NJGPA results at the recent Board of Education meeting. He started on a light note, saying, "It's great data, so I'm happy to take the responsibility for presenting it." The State ...