Education Top Stories
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
June 4, 2024
PATERSON, NJ -College Achieve Paterson Charter School (CAPS Paterson), part of a leading network of K-12 public charter schools, is celebrating its first-ever graduating class. All 85 scholars have been accepted into four-year colleges, collectively earning more than $3 million in ...
AMES, IA -- A team of Sayreville War Memorial High School students placed in the Top 10 of their category at the prestigious Odyssey of the Mind international competition’s finals held recently in Ames, Iowa. The Bombers team finished 9th among 35 entrants at the Odyssey of the Mind’s World ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken High School (HHS) officials have announced a partnership with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to introduce a dual enrollment program in Architecture, beginning this September. The Hoboken Public School District hailed the program as allowing students ...
HAMILTON, NJ - A walnut coffee table and a foosball table were just two of the many impressive crafts hand made by students in Lee Friedman’s Material Processing class at Hamilton High East this year. All were recently displayed at last month’s Celebration of the Arts event hosted by Hamilton ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - In the evolving educational priorities and community values, the Phillipsburg School District last evening, June3, 2024 approved a revised mission statement. This update, spearheaded by Board Vice President Vicki Mendes-Branch and President Rosemarie Person, marks the first ...
CAMDEN – Vivian Coley, an East Camden single mom, says that the Hopeworks program that trains young people for careers provided essential direction to two of her own children. Coley, who has spent 27 years on the Camden police force and now is a Camden County Police Department captain heading ...
UNION, NJ - A memorial plaque and bench dedicated to two young Hannah Caldwell students who died in January were unveiled Monday afternoon under a tree at the school, one of the girls' favorite places. The plaque was dedicated in loving memory to Hannah Caldwell School students Scarlett ...
Orange, NJ- Eighteen Orange High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Cadets (NJROTC) cadets were selected and spent Fleet Week, five days onboard the USS Bataan (LHD-5), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship in the United States Navy. The cadets embarked on a unique journey, arriving by train in ...
WHIPPANY, NJ — The Calais School of Whippany recently announced a partnership with Two Fields Bakeshop in Berkeley Heights that gives Calais School students participating in the school’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program a taste of working in the niche bakery industry. Two Fields Bakeshop is a ...
BELMAR, NJ - James W. McCracken, a former Belmar Council President, has been appointed to the Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees. His appointment, made by the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners, commences a four-year term that will continue until March 28, 2028. McCracken's extensive ...
Whippany, NJ - The Calais School of Whippany is proud to announce a recent partnership with Two Fields Bakeshop in Berkeley Heights. This partnership will give Calais School students participating in the school’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program a taste of working in the niche bakery ...
Whippany, NJ - The Calais School of Whippany is proud to announce a recent partnership with Two Fields Bakeshop in Berkeley Heights. This partnership will give Calais School students participating in the school’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program a taste of working in the niche bakery ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Kerri Waibel, SOMA, Director of Access and Equity presented a slideshow of the results of the Intentional Integration Initiative Experience Survey. Waibel explained, “We will use this information to create and support the work in the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategic ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - Almost two years ago, Liam Ferretti made a choice about his future. Despite his age, he was decisive, committing himself to learning a skill that had the potential to be valuable and financially rewarding for years to come. The SHS senior enrolled in the Construction/Electricity ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Fox Lane High School’s Chamber Orchestra was recently awarded its third consecutive Gold with Distinction rating on a level 6 at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Majors — the highest level of difficulty and honors achievable at NYSSMA Majors in New York ...
PARKLAND, FL – When crews begin demolishing the 1200 building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School this month, the cost will be $339,000, according to Broward County school district. The money was set aside for the school district by the state legislature after the 2018 school massacre as ...
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced his office is now accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations. Congressman Kean invites students from New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District who wish to pursue an education at one of four service academies to apply for a ...
Whippany, NJ - The Calais School of Whippany is proud to announce a recent partnership with Two Fields Bakeshop in Berkeley Heights. This partnership will give Calais School students participating in the school’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program a taste of working in the niche bakery ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Among the relatively few positive things to come out of the COVID pandemic locally was the tradition of lining Westfield Road with signs congratulating each member of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School's graduating class. With the 2019-20 academic year disrupted and ...
Whippany, NJ - The Calais School of Whippany is proud to announce a recent partnership with Two Fields Bakeshop in Berkeley Heights. This partnership will give Calais School students participating in the school’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program a taste of working in the niche bakery ...
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School English teacher Joy Donaldson, Carl H. Kumpf Middle School mathematics teacher Lauren Fernandes, Frank K. Hehnly special education teacher Kayla Rodrigues, Valley Road School physical education/health teacher Christopher Raguseo, and Clark Preschool Annex ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - 1,987 students have been named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List at Kutztown University, including Morgan Ashley Lorencovitz of Parsippany. To be eligible for the Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point ...
SPARTA, NJ - Sparta Middle School has recognized the Students of the third marking period. These students have been chosen by their team teachers exemplifying good character and positive work habits. The sixth-grade teams are Amber, Sapphire and Topaz. For the seventh grade the teams are ...
It has been a great career all the way from my first job at North Bergen High School. When you love what you do, it’s not a job - Brian Conti Brian Conti has served as Director for the Chatham Community Band for 40 years and Band Director within the school district for 32 Years. This encompasses ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Wednesday, May 29th, Dr. Herb Peluzzo, Supervisor of Educational Technology, hosted an AI Parent University event at the HUES JMPAC. During the event, parents (and some students as well) learned more about the district’s AI Roadmap to 2030 and the next phase of our AI ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Eighteen Roxbury High School Choir students recently were selected to the New Jersey All State Honors Choir, a prestigious ensemble composed of the top singers from across the state. Roxbury also had four students place in the top ten of their voice parts. The following students ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Bedwell Elementary School transformed into a hub of excitement and education as it hosted the eagerly anticipated Natural History Museum project, captivating students, parents, and visitors alike. Spearheaded by Allen Thurlow, alongside colleagues Melissa Leonard and Darcey ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Harding School PTO recently posted the upcoming June events on their social media page. Please see the above flyer for the events and dates. The last day of school will be Tuesday, June 18. TAPintoKenilworth.net is Kenilworth’s only free daily local news source.
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School (RHS) has announced its Students of the Month for June. They are: 9th Grade Hazel Hernandez 9th Grade Scarlen Medina Cedano 10th Grade Daziyah LaCosta-Darby 10th Grade Pierce Grom 11th Grade Kenneth Portela 11th ...
BETHLEHEM, PA -- Two Scotch Plains students at Lehigh University were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses. Noah Levy Corinne ...