Education Top Stories
By JAKE NEMCEK
June 30, 2024
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Space is still available in North Plainfield School District's 4-year-old preschool program! Register your 4-year-old in preschool today and lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and success as they embark on an exciting journey of discovery, growth, and social ...
NEWTON, NJ—Surrounded by their friends, families and teachers, the Newton High School Class of 2024 graduated in perfect hot June weather, on Palmer Field on Monday, June 17. It was Newton High School Principal Jeff Waldron's final ceremony with the Braves. After 29 years in Newton, Waldron is ...
PRINCETON, NJ -- Jada King, a rising 11th grader at Piscataway High School, delivered a captivating poetry performance at Drumthwacket, the governor's mansion, during a Pride Month celebration earlier this month. King performed her poem, "Angry Black Woman," at the June 17 event, which she ...
Each year, the Hunterdon Health Foundation awards scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in the healthcare industry. The Scholarship Committee has confirmed that 18 individuals will be granted a Hunterdon Health Foundation Education Scholarship Award on behalf of the Jean Alvater Baker ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – During the June 27 South Orange-Maplewood (SOMA) Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Kerri Waibel, Director of Access and Equity, provided a report on the South Orange-Maplewood (SOMA) District’s Self-Assessment of Harassment Intimidation and Bullying (HIB). Click HERE to view ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – At the beginning of the new 2024-5 school year in August, Broward County public high schools in Coconut Creek will have metal detectors installed – each costing roughly $20,000, including equipment and software, officials said this week. Officials didn’t make it clear if ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – At the beginning of the new 2024-5 school year in August, Broward County public high schools in Coral Springs will have metal detectors installed – each costing roughly $20,000, including equipment and software, officials said this week. Officials didn’t make it clear if ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Commencement never disappoints, just ask all the proud parents and family members that attended, wondering where all those years went...and went so quickly for the 273 graduates. Paramus High School’s 65th Commencement, June 20, 2024, was held on the high school football field, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The College of Charleston has announced that several students from Ridgewood have been named to their President's List and their Dean's List. The following were named to the President's List: Matt Leluc, majoring in Professional Studies. Lily Johnson, majoring in ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - On June 17, friends, family, and faculty gathered at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts for the graduation of the North Salem High School Class of 2024. Leading the class academically were valedictorian Cassandra Pelosi and salutatorian Daniella Freedman, who offered ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers’ Hannah Noreika, a member of the Kennedy Catholic Class of 2024, was recently awarded a $44,000 merit scholarship from Clemson University! Hannah was a two-year participant in varsity cheerleading and the captain of Gaels softball during her senior year. She plans to major ...
ALLENTOWN, PA -- Congratulations to Muhlenberg College students named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List. Local students include: Gabriella Damens of Scotch Plains Maya Handler of Scotch Plains Gabrielle Klausner of Scotch Plains John Veglia of Scotch Plains Thomas Yick of Scotch ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Board of Education recognized Colombian Independence Day and Gun Violence Awareness Month in its latest meeting Thursday. Colombian Independence Day is celebrated on July 20 and recognizes its achievement of independence from Spain in the year 1819. The United ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – New Providence Pals with Paws - Bailey, Phoebe, and Finny - have made great friends among students and staff alike and are likely to keep their jobs going forward. Founded by the New Providence Education Foundation, the therapy dog program “New Providence Pals with Paws” ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Liberty High School’s Class of 2024 turned their tassels and tossed their graduation caps to celebrated their senior graduation on Thursday, June 20. “Congratulations to the graduating class of Liberty High School on completing this big milestone in their educational journey!,” ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski. Hello Harding Families, Here is what you need to know this week...Happy Summer Break! The Harding PTO is selling prepackaged school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- North Plainfield High School Summer College Application Boot Camp will run August 19-21 (8am-11pm) in the high school cafeteria. The window to begin college applications opens August 1 2024. This boot camp is a great opportunity to get started on your college applications, ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- As the district continues to transition Board policies from NJSBA to Strauss Esmay, following is a highlight of newly revised Policies in regards to district Data Safety and Security. Please take the time to review them here. POLICIES LINK 2361 Acceptable Use of ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Did you miss the Kindergarten Information Session? View the attached presentation. 2024_25 SY Kindergarten Information Session .pdf (4.53 MB)
CRANFORD, NJ – Brookside Place School principal, Michael Klimko, who was described by students as “empathetic,” “funny,” and “caring,” retired after 16 years, as well as another 17 years as a teacher. The PTA and student body made sure he would never be forgotten by surprising him with a “Mr.
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Jonathan Keaney, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision, provided a presentation of the results of the 2024 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) at the Thursday, June 27 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. The assessment consists both of English ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- On Monday, July 1, 2024, it is anticipated that North Plainfield schools will launch a new website . "We hope that you find this new website both modern and user-friendly," they said. Please know that there may be periods of downtime during the transition from the old ...
WATCHUNG, NJ -- Following is an end of year letter from Watchung Superintendent Dr. Julie Glazer. Dear Parents and Guardians, As we conclude this school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to each of you for your incredible support during my first year as ...
WATCHUNG, NJ -- Construction is underway at Valley View Middle School and Bayberry Elementary schools in Watchung. The following letter provides details: Dear Neighbors, I am writing to inform you about upcoming referendum construction projects at both Valley View Middle School and Bayberry ...
East Orange, NJ - Graceland University has announced the Spring 2024 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Graceland University between December 14, 2023, through April 28, 2024. Chidinma Duru of ...
Orange, NJ- STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges celebrated the graduation of their Class of 2024 seniors in an awe-inspiring ceremony held at the Campus Center at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The audience was filled with excited family, friends and administrators, all there to ...
Princeton, NJ – The 101: Fund, the need-based college scholarship program for Princeton High School graduates, awarded $176,970 to 30 new graduates on June 10. The students are headed to American University, Boston University, Delaware State University, Delaware Valley University, Drexel ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Public Schools community gathered at the historic Hinchliffe Stadium on Thursday to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2024 from Eastside High School, Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts, Paterson P-TECH High School, Paterson STEAM High School, and ...
PATERSON, NJ - Thursday marked a momentous occasion as Paterson Public Schools gathered at Hinchliffe Stadium to celebrate the graduation of John F. Kennedy High School and International High School's Class of 2024. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Laurie Newell, alongside city dignitaries and board ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers’ loss is Pelham’s gain. Claire Comerford has held several positions over the eight years she’s been with the Somers Central School District, most recently as its director of learning at the secondary level. (She’s also been assistant director of learning K-12 and ...