Education
By LIAM DORSEY
April 18, 2024
BARNEGAT - Barnegat High School (BHS) will hold their first ever junior class distracted driving event, Arrive Alive, on April 29. This initiative aims to educate students, specifically 11th graders, about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving through real-life simulations. All ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ - Litzy Diaz of Perth Amboy, NJ, was one of 29 students, and an advisor, recognized at the annual Centenary University Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 15. The ceremony celebrated outstanding contributions to the university and surrounding ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Making the most of Inclusion Week, Phillipsburg High School brought Hollywood excitement on April 17th as students gathered for a red carpet event marking the start of another event during Inclusion Week. This special event was added to the school's calendar following the ...
PARKLAND, FL- Local educator Carrie Ferlazzo has nearly reached the Top 10 of "America's Favorite Teachers," and she's hoping to reach number one. Ferlazzo, who was nominated last month for the "America's Favorite Teacher" award, has not only survived, but won multiple rounds of voting for the ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Education Foundation has announced the winner of their annual 5K Run/Walk Logo Art Contest. The winner is Madison High School senior Ciara Hodges. According to the MEF, Ciara has loved all the art classes she has taken, including painting, drawing, and graphic design.
KENILWORTH, NJ - David Brearley High School senior Sophia Palmadessa was honored on Sunday, April 14, at a luncheon at the Gran Centurions in Clark as the 2024 recipient of the Brian Piccolo award granted by the Kenilworth Chapter of UNICO. The Brian Piccolo award is given to high school ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon Central Regional High School Interim Superintendent Charles Shaddow has introduced himself to the community as he is set to serve the district for the next few months. Shaddow was appointed interim superintendent after former superintendent Jeffrey Moore resigned at ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Board of Education has approved an amendment regarding whether eighth grade students should wear a cap and gown during their graduation ceremony. The amendment was approved for introduction on Wednesday and will be voted on for final passage on April 24. This ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy wants to pump nearly $1 billion more into New Jersey schools. The new spending would increase state aid to public schools by 5% over the current level and is meant to “fully fund” K-12 education to ensure that New Jersey children receive a top-notch ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Did you know FDU is now at the #metroburb?!! Bell Works, the reimagination of the historic former Bell Labs is today, a one-of-a kind destination for business and culture, complete with a blossoming ecosystem of technology, traditional offices, retail, dining, hospitality, the arts, ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Did you know FDU is now at the #metroburb?!! Bell Works, the reimagination of the historic former Bell Labs is today, a one-of-a kind destination for business and culture, complete with a blossoming ecosystem of technology, traditional offices, retail, dining, hospitality, the arts, ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Did you know FDU is now at the #metroburb?!! Bell Works, the reimagination of the historic former Bell Labs is today, a one-of-a kind destination for business and culture, complete with a blossoming ecosystem of technology, traditional offices, retail, dining, hospitality, the arts, ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — For the first time in a public meeting session, the Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) was able to reflect on the progress made under Superintendent Dr. Matthew Block’s leadership following his recent resignation announcement and provided an update on the district’s next steps in ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler School District has been recognized by NAMM Foundation as part of their Best Communities for Music Education Award. According to NAMM, "The Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) program is a signature program of The NAMM Foundation that recognizes and celebrates schools ...
NUTLEY, NJ - During the April 17 Nutley Board of Education open public meeting, the school board addressed the financial and accounting issues facing the district. With rumors regarding the financial situation circulating throughout town, and local social media groups throwing gasoline on the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With school board election results mostly in and the district’s additional spending plan approved by voters, Superintendent Dr. Raymond González wrote to residents in an email Wednesday that Westfield public schools are preparing for a public referendum in April 2025. “This ...
MARLBORO, NJ - April is sexual assault awareness month. A local school district that borders Colts Neck, went from a quiet suburban school district to one in turmoil over public allegations of a teacher sexually assaulting a student in the school hallway on camera as well as the language in a ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn Principal Dr. William Miron has released the list of seniors who are on the High Honor Roll and the Honor Roll. Congratulations to the following students:
PASCACK VALLEY, NJ - In a resounding victory, a team of students from Bernards High School clinched the top spot in a challenging STEM event hosted at Pascack Valley High School on April 16, 2024. Outshining 16 competing teams, these young innovators showcased their skills, teamwork, and ingenuity ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The New Jersey State Assembly voted Monday to approve A4161, a bill that provides some much-needed funding for local school districts following the state's reduction in school aid. Sounds great, right? Yes, but there's a catch that will make taking the money not such a ...
CLARK, NJ — In honor of Read Across America, Ms. Kimberly Nacht's kindergarten class at Valley Road School got to experience first-hand the joys of being published authors. All week they worked hard on creating their very own books about something they know best—themselves! The ...
MARLBORO, NJ - April is sexual assault awareness month. A local school district that borders Colts Neck, went from a quiet suburban school district to one in turmoil over public allegations of a teacher sexually assaulting a student in the school hallway on camera as well as the language in a ...
MARLBORO, NJ - April is sexual assault awareness month. A local school district that borders Colts Neck, went from a quiet suburban school district to one in turmoil over public allegations of a teacher sexually assaulting a student in the school hallway on camera as well as the language in a ...
MARLBORO, NJ - April is sexual assault awareness month. A local school district that borders Colts Neck, went from a quiet suburban school district to one in turmoil over public allegations of a teacher sexually assaulting a student in the school hallway on camera as well as the language in a ...
TRENTON, NJ - Last week, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) unveiled its annual School Performance Reports, showcasing assessment, student growth, and accountability data for all public school districts statewide. Notably, in mathematics, five of the top ten highest performing districts ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham High students, junior Alessa Cooney and freshman Teesta Bhola-Shah, each won Gold Key awards in poetry and humor, respectively, in the regional competition held for the 2024 Scholastic Writing Awards. CHS students senior Aiden Bernstein, senior Isabella ...
TRENTON, NJ - Last week, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) unveiled its annual School Performance Reports, showcasing assessment, student growth, and accountability data for all public school districts statewide. Notably, in mathematics, five of the top ten highest performing districts ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Laura Drago, the instructional supervisor of World Languages, ESL and Social Studies, presented her annual update of the departments’ initiatives and highlights to the West Essex Board of Education during Monday’s meeting. Drago discussed how the three departments are ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland Elementary School kindergartner’s curiosity about chickens was hatched today thanks to a special visit from Quiver Farms in Pennsylvania. Farmer Joe brought a live hen and a basket of eggs, giving students a firsthand look at these fascinating farmyard ...
EDISON, NJ - Families will now be able to see if their child was selected for the Edison Pre-School Program or put on a waitlist, according to the district. Parents are asked to confirm placement by Saturday. Parents can check if their child was selected on the parent portal. If a parent accepts ...