Education Top Stories
By DOUG BROGOWSKI
May 23, 2024
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Board Education held a special meeting on May 20 to begin the process of finding a new superintendent. The superintendent search will be handled by NJSBA (New Jersey School Boards Association), who discussed what will happen going forward as the process ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- The Board of Education appointed Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kate Diskin as Acting Superintendent during its May 21 meeting, effective immediately. "I assure you that Dr. Diskin has my unwavering support and confidence. I am fully committed to facilitating a smooth transition.
WARREN, NJ —Warren Township’s Board of Education recognized the 10 recipients of the Governor's Educator of the Year Awards at its last meeting. With a full house to cheer them on,the elementary school principals and both the principal and assistant principal from Warren Middle School presented the ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - A committee weighing the future of Lewisboro Elementary School and another KLSD property will report its progress to the school board next month, Trustee Lorraine Gallagher says. She told the board’s May 9 meeting that the study panel will “most likely have a solid ...
ALLEGANY, NY — When Dustyn Green was a young boy, he liked to pretend he was a lawyer. He kept a portfolio with his notes, used the family kitchen as a courtroom, and turned his bedroom into a holding cell. Come July, Green will put his early interest in public service into practice — not in a ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Educational Support Professionals (ESP) were recognized and honored at the Tuesday night school board meeting. “We have a lot of employees throughout our district who are here for the success of our children,” said Superintendent Dr. Gerry Benaquista. “Without everyone ...
WAYNE, NJ – During this past Board of Education meeting, the Wayne Schools held a recognition program for students participating in the district’s Unified Sports Champions Program. Unified Sports are played inclusive of any ability. Special Education students and General Education students in the ...
KINNELON, NJ - Kinnelon Cheer is hosting their interest meeting this June 4th after school. Join the cheer squad in learning information about this year's upcoming 2024-2025 school year cheer program. The meeting will begin at 2:45 in the old gym for all that are interested. 8th graders are ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ - In a celebration of compassion and community spirit, ten exceptional high school students received the prestigious High School Caring Award, presented by the Sussex County School Counselors Association. The ceremony took place during a breakfast gathering on May 10 at Sussex ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ __ Some 50 psychology teachers from around the region gathered to learn more about their field as part of the first-ever Tri-State High School Psychology Workshop. The all-day event was organized by Christina Luzzi, a psychology teacher at Columbia High School, and held at Seton ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – After a semester of rigorous study, Ridgewood resident Kevin Ozkuyumcu graduated from the Governor’s STEM Scholars, a program of the Research & Development Council of New Jersey. The program provides its participants with invaluable experience through conferences, lab tours, and ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The $7 million shortfall impacting the Nutley School District remained the main topic of discussion at the Nutley Board of Education’s recent meeting on May 20, 2024, where several residents as well as students voiced their concerns and refusal to remain silent. “My parents ...
Princeton, NJ – An assistant principal at Delran Intermediate School in Delran, New Jersey, has been selected to succeed Angela Siso Stentz as principal at Johnson Park Elementary School. Christopher Sheridan will begin his new duties this summer. Stentz will remain at Johnson Park through the end ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The state’s annual school performance report for 2022-2023 is now available for the South Brunswick School District as well as all other New Jersey school districts. These reports measure a school's academic accomplishments as well as the student’s post-graduate enrollment in ...
Linden, NJ - Last week, to celebrate Special Education Week, Linden Public School No. 2 read the story "Just Ask! Be Brave, Be Different, Be You", and discussed how everyone is unique and special. Students created this visual display titled "Our Garden is Diverse", showing the beauty in ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - Dr. Matthew Kukoda will be the new principal of Manasquan High School, effective July 15th. Kukoda, currently the principal of Holmdel High School, will succeed Robert Goodall, who will become superintendent, replacing the retiring Frank Kasyan on July 1. Mr. Goodall and members ...
MANCHESTER, NH -- Three local students have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Winter 2024 Dean's List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. The winter terms ...
OLEAN, NY — Voters elected Elizabeth Burrows and Rene Hauser to the Board of Education and approved the district’s budget Tuesday. The school board is scheduled to vote on a resolution certifying the results during Wednesday's 6:30 p.m. meeting. According to the resolution, Burrows received ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Master magician David Hagerman will be performing his science-based magical wizardry at 9:00 a.m. on May 29 at Lincoln-Hubbard School in Summit. Hagerman travels the US inspiring children to pursue futures with math and science through his edutainment magic show. His science and ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn Public Schools are pleased to announce that Friday, May 24, will now be an Early Dismissal day. The High School and Middle School will dismiss at 12:30 p.m., Washington School at 1:05 p.m. and Elementary Schools at 1:00 p.m. We hope everyone enjoys their long weekend.
UNION, ,NJ – Over $85,000 in scholarships were awarded to Union High School seniors Monday night at the annual Senior Awards Night. One hundred seventy-two scholarships were presented to 86 students. The listing of awardees and the scholarships they received is listed ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - On Saturday, May 18, Cedar Hill Elementary School held its annual Trep$ Marketplace starting at 4 p.m. Students had the opportunity to create their own business and products to sell in the marketplace, which was open to the community to attend. Trep$, which is short for ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A local library is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a $1.2 million grant it has received for renovations. The Krauskopf Memorial Library at Delaware Valley University received the grant from a foundation started by Daniel Tanner, a 1946 graduate of the school who passed away ...
SHAMONG, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) has announced the theme for the 2024-2025 Common Reading List: "One Book... at a Time". The Common Reading List unites students, staff and families throughout all of the schools within the LRHSD — Lenape, Cherokee, Shawnee and ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Anthony Bilotta, an incoming senior at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Cedar Grove resident, earned the Dean of Students Honors List for the spring semester. The list is issued each semester and recognizes students who achieved a 3.50 GPA or better. Eligible full-time ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Three Westfield High School seniors have been named winners of the 2024 National Merit $2,500 Scholarship: Jacob Blaustein, Yenjay Hu and Tage Mehta. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2024 National ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison Public School will host the monthly Superintendent Coffee on May 22. The coffee will take place at 7pm, virtually over Zoom or YouTube YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/nwZEI2cScrs Zoom Webinar ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown High School has announced the top two academic achievement awards for the Class of 2024 - Valedictorian and Salutatorian. This year's honors go to twin sisters; Mary Gillen as Valedictorian and Elizabeth Gillen as Salutatorian. Mary and Elizabeth will be attending ...
STORRS, CT — Three students from Mount Laurel have been named to the University of Connecticut's Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester. Maya Lanzisera, Zachary Marshall and Evelyn Pazan have earned the achievement, the University announced this week. Students who have made the University ...
UNION, NJ – Headed to the University of California – Los Angeles in the fall, Union High School’s 2024 salutatorian views education as a privilege. Abigail Naranjo said studying has been a refuge during her teenage years. “It is my escape when I need to quiet the boisterous world around me,” ...