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New Jersey high school football rankings: Bergen Catholic No. 1 in 2024 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25
The Crusaders begin the season ranked No. 19 nationally and will be tested out of the gate as they open the season with a showdown against IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) on Aug 29. Bergen Catholic 34-2 record during their run to three straight Non-Public A state titles and also went 5-1 during the pandemic-shortened spring 2021 campaign.
Paterson will move popular principal elsewhere, despite unhappy parents and teachers
PATERSON — Teachers and other employees at School 5 expressed concerns during Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting that the reassignment of their principal will undermine improvements made in student test scores. District officials are moving Principal Jorge Ventura from School 5, which has about 800 children in grades K through five, to...
What we learned about Ridgewood football's season-opening win against Coshocton
COSHOCTON — Like veterans teams often do, Ridgewood didn't let a few early body blows faze them on Friday night. In fact, the Generals absorbed them. Then they clenched their fists and came back throwing haymakers. Senior quarterback Grant Lahmers and a swashbuckling defense helped shake off a sluggish start to pull away for...
NFHS Network streaming 2024: How to watch high school football games online
The 2024 high school football season is here, and the NFHS Network offers live streaming to some of the best games in the country. The NFHS Network is a nationwide streaming platform for live and on-demand high school sports and events on any device. According to its website, over 9,000 high schools and 45 state associations use NFHS Network to stream high school sports events, as well as high school concerts and graduations.
Longer School Days in Newark Will Come With Promise of AC For Some
NEWARK — Longer school days will come with the promise of air conditioning for some students and staff when classes start in New Jersey’s largest public school district on Sept. 3, district officials said. The district is installing 1,300 new units - the board approved an up-to-$4.73-million purchase earlier this year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new schedule for the 2024-25 academic year will have all students in school from 8:15 a.m. – 3:05 p.m., officials said. It adds 20 minutes to the day for students in K-8 and 25 minutes to the...
Inaugural Mountaineer Football Classic Brings Top NJ High School Talent to Suriano Stadium in West Orange
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The countdown is on for the inaugural Mountaineer Football Classic, and if you’re a high school football fan, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Set against the electrifying backdrop of Suriano Stadium at West Orange High School, the Classic promises to deliver a showcase of top-tier talent from across New Jersey. From August 29 to August 31, Suriano Stadium will host a football showdown featuring ten of the state’s most competitive high school teams. The lineup includes Columbia, EastSide, Hillside, Jefferson, Orange, Plainfield, West Side, Snyder, Verona and the host team,...
Newark Public Schools prepares for a higher number of English language learners as needs grow
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.English language learners will make up more than a quarter of Newark’s Public School enrollment this school year, an increase over last year that points to a growing need for more teachers and services. District leaders said they anticipated a higher number of English language learners this year and in February, announced the launch of a new bilingual program in the city’s South Ward to address the rising need. More than 100 bilingual students will begin classes at Malcolm X Shabazz High School this fall...
Jewish families, school staff call on NYC to ban keffiyehs in schools: Symbol of ‘hate’
Some Jewish students, parents and staffers are demanding the city ban Middle Eastern scarves in NYC public schools because they see them as a symbol of “hate and violence.” Members of the group New York United in Fighting Antisemitism are urging others to send an email to Mayor Adams, schools Chancellor David Banks and United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew to ban the keffiyehs, which they said are “intimidating and frightening” to Jews. “The keffiyehs worn in school and at school events are not merely cultural garments, they have been adopted as symbols in response to the slaughter of Jews on...
Parents, educators beg NYC to allow shorter days for tots starting 3-K, pre-K: ‘Cruel and abusive’
A rule that bans shortened days and staggered schedules for tots starting 3-K and pre-K and forces them to be in school six hours a day is “cruel and abusive,” according to some parents and educators. Notices from the city Department of Education this month informed administrators that little ones — some of whom are not even 3 years old — must take part in full school days beginning with the first day of classes, which start Sept. 5. “Please ensure that the year begins with full days of school (no staggered schedules) to support working families and others,” the Aug....
Principal of NYC school that faced turmoil over rampant antisemitism is being removed, replaced with Muslim educator
The principal of a Brooklyn high school plagued by a gang of Hitler-loving youths and acts of antisemitism is being removed and replaced with a Muslim educator, The Post has learned. Dara Kammerman’s departure as interim principal of Origins High School comes six months after The Post exposed complaints that she had failed to stem outbursts against Jewish and LBGTQ students and teachers. Kammerman sent an email to the school community on Monday saying she will be “stepping down” after working 11 years at the Sheepshead Bay school. She made no mention of the turmoil, calling Origins “beautifully diverse” and...
Elizabeth football looks forward to a winning season
ELIZABETH, NJ – The last time the Minutemen hoisted a trophy was 12 years ago. The last time Elizabeth High School–Frank J. Cicarell Academy reached a sectional state championship game was in 2014. The last time the Minutemen finished better than .500 was six years ago. The last...
Passaic Valley Board of Education Approves New Course Curricula
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley High School students are getting six new courses for the upcoming school year. The newly approved courses include:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Social Media Marketing Freshman Seminar True Crime American History Through Film Digital Marketing English Applications The introduction of these courses aims to diversify the curriculum and better align it with current trends and student interests, enhancing engagement and preparing students for future endeavors, officials said. To support these changes, the school will implement several measures, including professional development for teachers through specialized training and workshops, integrated learning resources such as online...
UCHS Welcomes 800 Freshmen For Orientation
800 incoming 9th graders attended freshman orientation this week at Union City High School. The two day event was intended to help familiarize Union Hill and Emerson Middle School graduates with their new school for the next four years. The orientation began with Principal Ryan Lewis speaking to the students...
Thousands of Brooklyn families desperate for help as afterschool programs lose state funding
With just weeks until the start of school, families in southern Brooklyn are scrambling to find free after-school options, after the state unceremoniously pulled funding from multiple neighborhood programs. Now, elected officials are sounding the alarm at least 1,300 students across about a dozen public schools may be left with no alternatives. “We’ve received a deluge of panicked calls from ...
OPINION: As a Medical Student and an Air Force Second Lieutenant, I See Value in Combining Medical Schools
Growing up in Newark, I remember watching helicopters land at University Hospital from my bedroom window and thinking to myself, “I’m going to work there someday.” As a first-year medical student at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), I’ve had the privilege to volunteer at University Hospital and tell patients about free cancer screenings. Many of them have taken advantage of these life-saving resources.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Rutgers is already a critical element of our community’s healthcare system, and as the university embarks on merging its medical schools, I can see how...
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