Education Top Stories

August 2, 2024

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove Recreation announced several new youth tech programs for the 2024-2025 school year.  Students in grades K through 4 are able to register for introductory or intermediate keyboarding courses at the Cedar Grove High School Media Center. Classes are on Thursdays from 4 ...

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WEST WINDSOR, NJ - Registration is now open for participants interested in being part of the second cohort of Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) J Lab Certificate Program in Community Journalism.  The upcoming session begins on Thursday, September 5, 2024, and will run every Thursday ...

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PARKLAND, FL- The 2024-25 School Year officially begins in just 10 days in Broward County, which includes Parkland. The year includes a week-long break for Thanksgiving along with 10 teacher planning days added to the calendar. According to the Broward Schools website, "The approved calendar ...

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Linden, NJ - Linden Public Schools will be hosting a Career Fair on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The event will be held at School #1, 720 N. Wood Ave, Linden, NJ, from 11 am until 7 pm.  Administrators will conduct interviews and provide intent to hire letters within 48 hours. Job Openings ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Public School District recently concluded a dynamic two-week summer enrichment program titled "Rahway Records & Codes." Designed to ignite creativity and digital literacy, the program catered to students in grades 6 to 11. Under the expert guidance of instructional ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon Central Regional Board of Education voted to dissolve the joint transportation committee at its July 22 meeting after executive session. The committee was established in 1995, and governed shared transportation services through an agreement between Hunterdon ...

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CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - A number of local students have been recognized for their 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 ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Monday marked the deadline for filing petitions to run for the local Board of Education. According to the Union County Clerk’s office, two candidates have filed to run in Mountainside. There is an uncontested race on the Mountainside Board of Education. Incumbents Jordan Hyman ...

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SOMERSET HILLS, NJ - On Nov. 5, area residents will vote to fill three seats on the Somerset Hills Board of Education and two seats on the Bedminster Board of Education. The petition filing deadline for candidates has passed, and the candidates have been certified. There are two contested races ...

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BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ - Monday marked the deadline to file a petition to run for the local Board of Education. According to the Somerset County Clerk’s office, five candidates have filed to run in Bernards Township. Incumbent Robin McKeon, running under the slogan "Experienced Collaborative ...

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August 8, 2024 MEETING NOTICE: A Special Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held in the Administration Building,2 E. Gibbons Street, Linden, NJ, on Thursday afternoon, August 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Agenda: Education, Personnel, Finance, Buildings, Grounds and Security, and ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Dash over to celebrate the unveiling of David Brearley Middle-High School’s new track on Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The event will double as a meet-and-greet with the new superintendent, Jeremy Davies, who previously served the district for four years as DBMHS’s principal.  The ...

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SAYREVILLE, NY -- Charter Communications, Inc., which operates the Spectrum brand of connectivity and entertainment services, announced it has awarded a $20,000 scholarship to Sarpreet Singh of the Parlin section of Sayreville. Sarpreet will attend Rutgers University and will major in Finance and ...

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Randolph, NJ:  Accelerated Admission and Registration Days are being held at County College of Morris (CCM) to help students complete the admissions process, receive advisement and register for classes in a single day! Our Admissions, Student Success & Workforce Development teams will be ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Five newcomers and one incumbent will run for the three seats on the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education in November. Newcomers James Dunn, Adrienne Simmons, Vincent A. Risavalto III, Joseph Apruzzese, and Mark R. Padovano are running along with incumbent Lauren ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - A Roselle non-profit was one of several organizations and schools that have been awarded a grant by Union County.  Inroads to Opportunities was awarded a $500 grant as part of Union Counties STEM Educational Growth Grant. The Union County Board of Commissioners says the new grant ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - Several Elizabeth schools and non-profits were among those recognized by Union County with the STEM Educational Growth Grant.  The Union County Board of Commissioners says the new grant is aimed at further enriching the impact of garden-based education initiatives. This includes ...

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DENVILLE, NJ - The official schedule for the 2024-2025 school year has been released by Denville Township Schools.  The first day of school will be Tuesday, September 3. Back-to school nights will be held on three separate days. Lakeview School will have theirs on September 12, Valleyview’s will ...

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HILLSIDE, NJ - Two Hillside schools received grants from Union County for furthering STEM educational opportunities. Hurden Looker School was awarded a $1,000 grant and AP Morris Early Childhood Center received a $250 grant. The STEM Education Growth Grant is aimed at further enriching the ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Following a lengthy executive session, a brief workshop and voting session was held on July 30th 2024. The curriculum and instruction committee met on July 25th according to the committee chair. A review was shared on curriculum items that were set for board approval. Of note in ...

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COLTS NECK, NJ - The board met in July with their newer livestreaming format. The agenda is here. They shared an update on filling a board vacancy and a number of other timely events.  The board stated that they will communicate with all parties who applied to fill the position held by John ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - As summer kicks into its second half, thoughts start to turn toward college, and a local alumni association is supporting Paramus students in their next step in schooling. The Paramus High School Alumni Association (PHSAA) awarded scholarships to three seniors in June at the high ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - The following are candidates running for the Board of Education for North Hunterdon Voorhees Regional High School District and candidates running for individual municipalities School Boards.   NORTH HUNTERDON - VOORHEES REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CLINTON TOWNSHIP/LEBANON ...

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PARKLAND, FL- Whether you are a grade school student, returning to college, preparing to attend a new school, or a parent of all of the above, now is the time to shift from summer mode to the more structured habits and routines that will set you up for success.  As you prepare for the new school ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Petitions for candidates seeking election to the South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) were due earlier this week and, according to county officials, only three residents will vie for three open seats. The SPBOE is made of nine members, each elected to serve a ...

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East Orange, NJ- Emerson College awarded approximately 1,045 undergraduate degrees to the Class of 2024 during the 144th Commencement at Agganis Arena in Boston, MA and there was a scholar from East Orange in the midst. Miriam Diabagate from East Orange earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in ...

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Princeton, NJ – A July 30 posting at TAPinto Princeton by Princeton resident and public school teacher Brian Levinson raised some serious questions about the deleterious effects of addictive technology, especially smartphones, on school students. Levinson is not alone in expressing his ...

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SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta schools changed the security system that screens visitors in the second half of the school year.  The new system uses facial recognition to identify people seeking to enter the building, other than staff and students. The previous system, LobbyGuard, was purchased by ...

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VERONA, NJ - The Verona Public Library is offering students and their families assistance with navigating student aid applications.  A representative from the NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority will be in attendance on August 21 for two sessions, one at 5 p.m. and another at 6 ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- The North Plainfield Fall Festival is a community wide event designed to bring local organizations together with our schools as we celebrate a new school year and everything that makes our community special. Proceeds from this event benefit the North Plainfield Education ...

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