Education
By MALIK A. LYONS
April 28, 2026
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Board of Education on Tuesday night adopted a $246.6 million final budget for the 2026-27 school year, with district officials citing rising health care costs, charter school tuition and New Jersey’s school funding formula as the biggest pressures driving the ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Board of Education is set to hold a public hearing and vote Tuesday on its proposed $246.6 million budget for the 2026-27 school year during its regular business meeting at the Board Administrative Campus All Purpose Room. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.Read: ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Only a handful of residents were in the room Tuesday, March 24 as the Franklin Township Board of Education introduced one of the district’s most consequential annual items: a $246.6 million preliminary budget for the 2026-27 school year that would raise the average school tax bill by ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Hamilton Street Campus of Franklin Middle School is closed today, Thursday, March 12, 2026, due to a power outage at the school, according to a message sent to families early Thursday morning.In an email to families, Mary Clark said the district had notified Hamilton ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education will meet tonight, Thursday, Jan. 29, with a full agenda that includes new course offerings, future school calendars, major financial approvals, and a proposal tied to district-owned property.The regular business meeting is scheduled for 7:30 ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Public Schools have announced key registration dates for families planning ahead for the 2026–2027 school year, with enrollment windows opening for preschool through high school students beginning in February.According to the district, registration for PK3 and K–12 ...
Somerset, NJ — When we watch a skilled athlete sink a free throw or a musician's fingers fly across piano keys, we often attribute their mastery to "muscle memory." But the truth is far more fascinating: it's not the muscles that remember—it's the brain working at a nonconscious level, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education transitioned to a new era Tuesday during its reorganization meeting, swearing in a slate of new members who replaced long-serving incumbents.Assistant Superintendent for Business Brian Bonanno opened the meeting at the Board Administrative ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Franklin Township’s yearlong Franklin 250 commemoration officially got underway on Sunday, Jan. 4, with “Conference on Horseback: A Revolutionary Experience,” an immersive day of reenactments and historical programming that brought residents face-to-face with a pivotal moment in ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting , Jan. 6, with the swearing-in of newly elected members, the election of board leadership, and the adoption of a wide slate of organizational resolutions that will set the district’s course for the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education officially welcomed Cindy Jimenez as the new vice principal of Claremont Elementary School during its Dec. 18 meeting, marking a milestone moment in a career rooted deeply in the district she now helps lead.Jimenez brings 14 years of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Elected officials, family members, and community leaders used public comment during the Dec. 18 Franklin Township Board of Education meeting to recognize three outgoing members whose combined years of service helped shape the district.Mayor Phillip Kramer, Assemblyman Joe Danielsen, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education opened its latest public meeting with a standing ovation-worthy celebration, recognizing the Franklin High School choir, known as the Madrigals, for a year that brought national attention to the district.Following the Pledge of Allegiance and ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin High School celebrated a memorable Division I Signing Day, honoring two exceptional student-athletes who committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.Athletic Director Anthony Brito opened the ceremony by highlighting the significance ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Franklin Middle School cafeteria was the site of the Road to Success (RTS) program's annual Thanksgiving Celebration Tuesday evening, bringing together families, students, educators and community partners. The yearly tradition focuses on gratitude, student recognition ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Two Piscataway residents, Emma Corradino and Soleil Duvivier, have been awarded Health Sciences Scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation in recognition of their dedication to healthcare and their strong advocacy for organ and tissue donation.Corradino and Duvivier were ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Tracy Biondi, a 56-year-old township middle school teacher, has been charged with cyber harassment and stalking stemming from the conviction of a high school field hockey coach earlier this year after he admitted to sexually harassing a student he coached.According to Somerset ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education received a comprehensive look at student performance, school safety, and new leadership appointments during its October 28 meeting, where Assistant Superintendent Dr. Daniel Loughran and Director of School Management and Student Advocacy Dr.
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin Township’s middle schools were included in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Middle Schools rankings, which evaluate academic performance and student outcomes across New Jersey and the nation.Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School ranked No. 7 in the state, a ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings for New Jersey elementary schools show changes for several Franklin Township schools and local charters compared to 2025.Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School rose to No. 28 statewide, up from No. 73 last year — a gain of 45 ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Cedar Hill Preparatory School students, families, and staff came together Friday evening for the school’s annual Multicultural Night, a vibrant celebration of the many cultures that make the CHP community unique.The event, held on October 24, featured students dressed in traditional ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-Middlesex, Somerset) will host a press conference on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 1 p.m. to announce legislation he plans to introduce that would establish a School Finance Reform Commission.The proposed commission would examine the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin High School Principal Genesi Miles is stepping into her first full year leading the district’s largest school with a clear vision: building strong connections with staff, students, and families.Miles, who joined Franklin Township Public Schools in 2020, said her goal this ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School (TEECS) officially opened its doors to students on Thursday, August 28, for the first day of the 2025–2026 school year, according to school officials.Officials said students arrived on campus in the morning, with some stepping off buses and ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin High School has been ranked No. 7,001 nationally in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools list.The annual rankings, released Tuesday, evaluated nearly 24,000 public high schools across the country, with about 18,000 receiving a national placement. New ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — More than 600 Franklin High School seniors crossed the stage earlier this month, officially joining the ranks of Warrior alumni as the Class of 2025 celebrated a milestone years in the making.The commencement ceremony—filled with music, reflection, and proud ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education formally recognized more than 40 retiring staff members during its meeting on June 19, with special tributes given to four administrators.From classroom teachers to custodians, secretaries to school leaders, the retirees recognized represent ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Public Schools are seeing measurable progress in student behavior, with the vast majority of students going through the first half of the 2024–25 school year without a single disciplinary referral, according to a Student Safety Data System (SSDS) report presented by ...
PRINCETON, NJ — The Class of 2025 is celebrating in style tonight at the Franklin High School senior prom, and TAPinto Franklin Township is creating a photo gallery to capture the unforgettable evening.The prom, held at The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, runs until 11 p.m. Students began ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Youth Center hosted a Youth Resource Fair on Saturday, drawing more than 100 students, parents, and community members for a day focused on education, career readiness, and community resources.The day began with students and their families engaging directly with ...