Education
By TAPINTO MILLBURN-SHORT HILLS STAFF
September 29, 2022
MILLBURN, NJ -- A slideshow of the new Millburn School District staff members was presented at the last Board of Education meeting. 37 new teachers, library specialists, nurses, a behaviorist, an occupational therapist, a robotics/game designer, two strategies interventionists and more joined the ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: High school students in Morris County now have an opportunity to do more than earn college credits, they can graduate with both their diploma and a college degree through an innovative program developed by the Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD) and County College of ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Face coverings will be optional for Rutgers students and faculty in indoor teaching spaces and libraries starting Oct. 1. The new protocols announced Monday, Sept. 26 by Antonio M. Calcado, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Rutgers, come after the school ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see this latest update from Kenilworth Public Schools that was recently announced on their social media page. The state conducted standardized testing last spring for the first time since 2019. The results are now in, and Kenilworth schools achieved exciting gains in ...
Editor's Note: This article is in response to one published on Sept. 27, which incorrectly stated that some education material had been banned and that opt-out options began in second grade. BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Karen Jones, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, clarified a number ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School's Back-to-School Night is Thursday, September 29, from 6-8 p.m. Parents and families are invited to visit the high school at 1012 Madison Ave., meet the faculty, staff, and administration and familiarize themselves with the building and facilities. [Don’t miss ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District is still working to assist parents and guardians who may be confused about the lessons being taught in health and physical education classes. The subject was first broached publicly at the Aug. 30 meeting of the ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - The East Orange High School Class of 1980 celebrated their 40ish class reunion/60th birthday at the Sheraton Hotel in Parsippany, NJ. It was a highly anticipated event canceled twice before. Once due to the height of the pandemic in 2020, and another 3-month postponement in June ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District have placed at #33 out of 243 of the “Best School Districts in New Jersey” ranked by the school search platform Niche. Niche gave the district an overall grade of A. The rankings for 2023 released by Niche give Scotch ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The "Battle of Nutley's Elementary Schools" at the Oakley will continue through Saturday, October 1. Paving on Kingsland St. made getting to the Oakley Kitchen and Cocktails challenging on Tuesday and Wednesday this week - so the 'Battle of Nutley's Elementary Schools benefiting ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ — The Hanover Park Regional High School District has placed at #46 out of 243 of the “Best School Districts in New Jersey” ranked by the school search platform Niche. Niche gave the district an overall grade of A. Niche says that it compiles its rankings based on series of ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ — The Parsippany School District has placed at #35 out of 243 of the “Best School Districts in New Jersey” ranked by the school search platform Niche. Niche gave the district an overall grade of A. Niche says that it compiles its rankings based on series of factors, including ...
PARKLAND, FL- It's official. Schools are open tomorrow. In a statement made late Thursday morning, BCPS and Broward Superintendent Vickie Cartwright said the following: "The District will resume normal operations tomorrow, Friday, September 30, 2022. We anticipate all school campuses will be ...
PARKLAND, FL- Local schools are looking like they'll be back open on Friday. Broward Public Schools, including Parkland, were closed on Wednesday and Thursday this week due to Hurricane Ian. The storm has now passed South Florida, and assessments are being done as to any damages or issues ...
WARREN, NJ --Get ready to meet the candidates. A Meet the Candidates Forum for the Warren Township Board of Education will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Warren Middle School All-Purpose Room. Voters are invited to have refreshments and learn about the candidates running for ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Vandalism aimed at a traditionally Jewish fraternity at Rutgers has been condemned as an act of antisemitism by Gov. Phil Murphy. The reported attack on Alpha Epsilon Pi comes during a festive holiday when Jews pray in synagogues, gather to eat apples dipped in honey to ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- With the Bloomfield Board of Education election rapidly approaching, the local candidates are actively campaigning and preparing to demonstrate what they believe makes them the best choice to lead Bloomfield schools. TAPinto Bloomfield invites you to click here to submit ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The "Battle of Nutley's Elementary Schools" at the Oakley has been extended to Saturday night. Due to construction in the vicinity of the Oakley Tuesday and Wednesday night, patrons wishing to dine and participate in the 'Battle' may not have had access to the Oakley. Owner Khris ...
WAYNE, NJ – Every September, the popular school comparison platform Niche releases its rankings of schools across America and compares results in several categories. This year, the Wayne School District and both Wayne Public High Schools received some very good grades. Their parents should be ...
WAYNE, NJ – Last week, during the Sep 22 Wayne school board meeting, Dr. Mark Toback, the Superintendent of schools, provided a report to the board members and the public as he does for just about every meeting. This report covered back to school night, opt-out statistics, the increase in school ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Sarah Jadallah, a senior at South Plainfield High School (SPHS), has added student school board rep to her already long – and impressive - list of involvements. Jadallah took her seat at the dais for the first time during the Sept. 21 South Plainfield Board of Education ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Jenna Colineri has been named Assistant Principal at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School (LCJSMS), filling the vacancy created when John Ciferni was named the school's Principal. The hire is subject to the formal approval of the Summit Board of Education at its upcoming October ...
STAFFORD - Students and teachers at Lighthouse Christian Academy in Manahawkin gathered this morning outside to pray at the flag pole to lift friends, families, teachers, and the nation to God. This has been happening in our area for many ...
STAFFORD - Students and teachers at Lighthouse Christian Academy in Manahawkin gathered this morning outside to pray at the flag pole to lift friends, families, teachers, and the nation to God. This has been happening in our area for many ...
SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Board of Education last week formally welcomed the person charged with helping the school district continue to meet its “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) goals. As the district’s brand-new DEI leader, Susan Gonzowitz’s job is to facilitate the Somers Central ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- As an alum of Scotch Plains-Fanwood public schools, Erin Mullman’s passion for education was shaped by the teachers she had as a child. Now, she’s hoping to play the same role in the lives of students as Evergreen Elementary School’s new principal. Mullman has long ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Business Administrator James Testa and Board of Education (BOE) President Mary Misiukiewicz attended the Tuesday, Sep. 27 council meeting to provide the council members and meeting attendees with the upcoming referendum information. The referendum projects were already ...
(Editor’s Note: Superintendent of School Joseph Massimino issued the following letter to Woodbridge residents on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, about ongoing construction and renovation projects in township public schools.) Dear Woodbridge Families, I hope this finds you and yours doing well this ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—In new rankings, the Central Bucks School District and its high schools have been named the best in Bucks County and earned high rankings in the Philadelphia area and the state. The rankings come from Niche’s 2023 “Best Schools and Districts” report. The rankings incorporate ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -- Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried has put himself right in the middle of the ongoing contract dispute between local public school teachers and the Robbinsville Board of Education (BOE) that was front and center at Tuesday night's board meeting. Robbinsville's teachers have been ...