Education Top Stories
By JAKE NEMCEK
July 28, 2024
WATCHUNG, NJ --Will your child be 5 years old by October 1, 2024? If so, they are ready for Kindergarten! Call Mrs. Vargas at Bayberry School with any questions. (Habla Español) 908-755-8184 ext 1100 Any current preschool students that will be attending kindergarten at Bayberry next ...
WATCHUNG, NJ -- Registration for the Watchung Borough School District Before and After Care program is now open! You may register to create your CommunityPass Account now. To create a new account, register an existing account, login or register for a program, follow the instructions found ...
WAYNE, NJ – During the July 2024 school board meeting, the Wayne Board of Education approved the agreement to sell a 9.85-acre tract of land running along Valley Road for an even $1 million. However, the “sale” is in attorney review and there is a six-month due diligence period where the potential ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Back for 2024: the Nutley Verizon Store is giving away backpacks as part of their 'School Rocks' event. It's happening on Sunday, July 28 starting at 1 p.m. until all the backpacks are given away. In 2023, every backpack was given away so arrive early. Wireless Zone, the local ...
East Orange, NJ-Fairleigh Dickinson University officials announced the Spring 2024 Dean's List and Honors List honorees. Five students from East Orange are being recognized among their peers for their academic achievements. Jarrett Smith, of East Orange, has been named to the Honors List for the ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange-Maplewood (SOMA) Board of Education (BOE) members shared committee reports at the July 25 meeting. Elizabeth Callahan began with the Special Education Committee report. She thanked Sue Ellis and Dr. Kevin Gilbert for all of their help. “We started with a ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, August 5. The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., and immediately go into Executive Session, not open to the public. The ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - For special education teachers and paraprofessionals, the Spotswood School District's Department of Special Services is currently hiring for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year. Three postings were recently announced, including: Paraprofessionals A preschool disabilities ...
Preschool Advantage, a nonprofit based in Morristown, has announced it will place 100 children in local preschools for the 2024-2025 school year across Morris and Somerset Counties. “We’re thrilled to have helped so many children, as the need has never been greater,” said Nancy Bangiola, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The newly revamped Rahway STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Summer Camp has been a big success. Students entering grades 5-8 have been engaged in different experiments and design challenges related to varying STEM fields. One week was devoted to mini-camps ...
MEDFORD, MA -- Five students from Scotch Plains, NJ were named to the Dean's List at Tufts University for the Spring 2024 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. Seun Adekunle, Class of 2025, of Scotch Plains Marin Brace, ...
DENVILLE, NJ - Denville Public Schools has released school supply lists for several schools, for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The three schools include Valleyview Middle School, Riverview Elementary School, and Lakeview Elementary School. Supply lists are organized by grade ...
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey was ranked as having the 4th best school system in the US in 2024, according to a study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked 50 states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's ranking in both quality and safety. New Jersey ...
NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey was ranked as having the 4th best school system in the U.S. in 2024, according to a study by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked 50 states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's ranking in both quality and safety. New Jersey ...
LINDEN, NJ-- When Abigail Armstead recently took center stage at the Miss New Jersey Elk Beauty & Talent Pageant in Cherry Hill, it marked a bold new chapter for the multi-talented 17-year-old senior from Linden High School. Competing in her first beauty pageant, Abigail faced uncharted ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - A number of Somers students have been recognized for their academic achievements at colleges across the country! Graduation Clarkson University Paige Berger Drexel University Holly Cambareri Miami University Laureli Cohen SUNY New Paltz Robin Masterson SUNY ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. The Board of Education (BOE) introduced the district’s new AI policy and guidelines at its Thursday, July 25 meeting. The board also heard a short AP scores report. Superintendent Lauren Zirpoli explained that AI will have a ...
Preschool Advantage, a nonprofit based in Morristown, has announced it will place 100 children in local preschools for the 2024-2025 school year across Morris and Somerset Counties. “We’re thrilled to have helped so many children, as the need has never been greater,” said Nancy Bangiola, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Members of the senior center were treated to a "Day of Fun" on July 12 by South Plainfield High students of the Shiny Students Initiative. Activities included bingo, jeopardy, karaoke, prizes, treats and gift bags. The Shiny Students Initiative was founded by students who want to ...
East Orange, NJ- East Orange students were named to the Honors & Dean's List at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus for the spring semester, as announced by University administration. Four East Orange scholars have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 ...
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- The University of Hartford announced that 1,927 students have been named to the Dean's List and President's List for the Spring 2024 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students achieving superior academic standing. The requirement, with some exceptions and based on school ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Board of Education continued preparing for the 2024-2025 school year at the July 22 meeting. Here are some important takeaways. New Appointments Dr. Victor Alcindor, long-time ELA teacher at West Orange High School, has been appointed as the new Supervisor ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Only two residents spoke during the public comments periods of the July 25 South Orange-Maplewood (SOMA). One told the Board of Education (BOE) about problems her special needs granddaughter had in the district, and the other talked about his son’s current issues. Vicky ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Brooke Benavides, the former principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Nutley, has been selected to serve as the new principal at Riker Hill Elementary School in Livingston. Her appointment, which was approved during a public Livingston Board of Education meeting on Thursday, ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Brooke Benavides, the former principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Nutley, has been selected to serve as the new principal at Riker Hill Elementary School in Livingston. Her appointment, which was approved during a public Livingston Board of Education meeting on Thursday, ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth Public Schools is offering educators the opportunity to enhance their skills. The Elizabeth Summer Learning Conference is a four-day teacher conference dedicated to enhancing educational practices. The event will be held from August 12 to August 15 at School 22 William ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new state school grades report released this week showed that eight public schools in Coral Springs improved their grades this year. The Florida Department of Education’s release of the 2024 grades showed that out of 24 public schools and charter schools serving Coral ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Several Roselle Park students have been named to the Seton Hall University 2024 Spring Dean's List. Students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than "C", qualify for the Dean's List. The following students made the list: Isabella ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Delays in supply deliveries have upended the district’s plan to complete the much-waited for and referendum-funded districtwide HVAC upgrade project this summer. Business Administrator James Testa gave the project update at the Thursday, July 25 Board of Education (BOE) ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A new state school grades report released this week showed that nearly half of public schools in Coconut Creek improved their grades this year. The Florida Department of Education’s release of the 2024 grades showed that the grades went up at three Coconut Creek schools from ...