Education
By MALIK A. LYONS
May 26, 2025
SOMERSET, NJ - Local teens and their families are invited to the upcoming Youth Resource Fair on Saturday, May 31, at the Franklin Youth Center, located at 429 Lewis Street in Somerset.The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and includes a variety of resources aimed at helping young people plan ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Students at the Franklin Youth Center are getting hands-on with high-tech flight this spring, thanks to a dynamic drone education course led by Edward Ward, founder of Drone Tech Navigators Academy and EdwardWardMedia LLC.Ward’s six-week program, Introduction to Drone: DJI ...
UNION, NJ – More than 20 students from Somerset have earned a place on the Dean’s List at Kean University for the Fall 2024 semester, the university announced.They are among 3,010 undergraduate students recognized for academic excellence. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must complete at ...
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University announced that six students from Somerset have been named to the Spring 2025 President’s List in recognition of their academic excellence.The local students earning this honor are:Sakeenah Ali-MuslimSean TyreeHarinder SinghBryana BeattyVeronica ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin High School celebrated the achievements of 16 senior student-athletes on Friday, May 9, during its annual College Commitment Day ceremony. The event recognized members of the Class of 2025 who will continue their academic and athletic journeys at colleges and universities ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Eastern Region is launching a major literacy initiative this May, with a local kickoff event scheduled for Friday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at MacAfee Road School in Franklin Township.The campaign, titled “We Lead. We Read,” will span the entire ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education voted Thursday night to approve a resolution allowing the district to apply for more than $11 million in additional spending for the 2025–26 school year under a provision in the state’s proposed FY2026 budget.The board held a special meeting ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Three public high schools will have metal detectors at their entrances sooner rather than later after a Woodbridge High student’s March 18th arrest for allegedly bringing a loaded “ghost gun” to school. A day after that 17-year-old’s arrest, Superintendent Joseph Massimino sent a ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Public School District officials have yanked a social studies assignment that asked high school students to assess the case of a pro-Palestinian student activist who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last month.In a statement provided to TAPinto New ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin High School is preparing to dazzle audiences this spring with a magical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) — a version of the beloved classic that celebrates diversity, resilience, and the power of dreams.Directed by Kiera Radvanski, the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - On Tuesday, the Franklin Township Board of Education approved its preliminary budget for the 2025-26 school year. The budget addresses rising fixed expenses, state aid reductions, and staffing adjustments while aiming to maintain essential programs and student services.The budget, ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Franklin Township Public Schools have lined up an exciting series of events for students and the community in March and April, featuring guest speakers, robotics competitions, theater performances, and career development opportunities.Miss New Jersey USA 2024 to Visit FHS ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Superintendent of Schools Mike Volpe has confirmed there will be staffing cuts forced by continuing reductions in state aid as the Board of Education prepares to finalize and adopt a 2025-26 budget over the next several weeks.Volpe will be meeting with his senior staff to ...
PLANET EARTH — On most nights, weather permitting, we can see at least one bright planet in New Jersey's night sky. However, occasionally four or five bright planets can be seen simultaneously with the naked eye. A so-called “planet parade” or “planetary alignment” is now in the night skies above ...
SOMERSET, NJ - This year’s Franklin Middle School (FMS) theater production is not just another show—it’s a testament to resilience, dedication, and community spirit. With an entirely new production team at the helm, including a new director, choreographer, and producers, the cast and crew have ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Students at Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School (TEECS) participated in a space-focused educational event featuring guest speakers, a Science National Honor Society presentation, and a live NASA TV downlink with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, according to a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Public Schools and district offices will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Feb. 12, due to expected inclement weather, school officials announced.The AM CARE program will be canceled for the day.Families are encouraged to review the district's delayed ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Due to inclement weather and potentially hazardous conditions, all Franklin Township Public Schools and district offices will be closed today, Feb. 6. Please be sure to stay safe and check district communications for any further updates.
SOMERSET, NJ - Due to expected inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, all Franklin Township Public Schools and district offices will operate on a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025.🔹 No AM CARE Program🔹 Check the district website for individual school ...
SOMERSET, N.J. — Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) has received the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for increasing female participation in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP), according to a press release from the school.CJCP is among 847 schools ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Public Schools has reaffirmed its dedication to providing a safe and inclusive educational environment for all students, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or religion.According to the district’s website, this commitment aligns with the U.S. Supreme ...
FRANKLIN, NJ — The Franklin Township Board of Education will convene for its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 7:30 pm at the Board Administrative Campus, 2301 Route 27. This key event will shape the leadership and direction of the district for the coming year. The meeting will ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Franklin Township Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Board Administrative Campus. According to the district website, the meeting will include key agenda items such as certifying election results, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin High School Warriors Marching Band capped off a successful 2024 season with notable accomplishments in regional competitions. On Oct. 12, the band secured first place in Group 5A at the U.S. Bands Ludwig Musser Classic, held at MetLife Stadium. The Warriors also earned ...
Somerset, NJ – Cedar Hill Prep School proudly announces a landmark achievement by 8th grader A. Davis, whose exceptional dedication and hard work have set a new standard for the school’s athletics program. On October 16, Davis secured CHP’s first-ever cross-country trophy at the prestigious Ed ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Hector Montes, principal of Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School, announced today that Vaanya Salwan of Bridgewater and Chaitanya Vyas of Hillsborough had been named Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program.Additionally, Max Chen, Manu Datta, ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Zufall Health's upcoming school-based health center in Franklin Township is nearing completion, thanks to funds raised at the annual Be Well Benefit held at Brooklake Country Club on Oct. 9. The center, which will open in 2025 at Franklin Middle School, will provide essential ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Gabriella Stewart, a graduate of Franklin High School, has been awarded the 2024 Areté Scholarship, a $5,000 grant presented by the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) in partnership with the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), according to a press release. The scholarship is given ...
SOMERSET, NJ—From October 1 to 15, 2024, the Franklin Township Public Library will host various free events for children. Highlights include the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten 1st Anniversary celebration on October 10 at the DeMott Lane Branch, featuring a Zumbini presentation for ages ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Wednesday, Aug. 28, marked the first day of school at Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School (TEECS), according to an email from the school. The atmosphere was lively as students reunited with friends and teachers welcomed new classes. Younger students enjoyed special activities, ...