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Holy Ghost Prep administrator terminated after allegations of misconduct surface
A former administrator and ice hockey team manager for a private Bensalem Catholic boys high school has been terminated after an internal investigation found he should no longer be working there. In a July 23 letter to parents and alumni, Holy Ghost Preparatory president and its principal also confirmed the school is cooperating...
NJ overrules Jackson school board, adopts budget despite huge cuts, tax hike
JACKSON — Less than one week after school board members rejected the district's budget over its inclusion of "unthinkable cuts" required to make ends meet, the state Department of Education overruled them and forced the budget into place. The district's fiscal monitor, Carole Knopp-Morris, overruled the board's unanimous decision on Tuesday and...
Free FAFSA help now available in New Jersey
💲 Many students are still struggling to complete financial aid forms. 💲 Ongoing problems threaten to keep students from enrolling in higher education. If you are among the tens of thousands of students and parents in New Jersey who have been frustrated with the process of applying for college aid, help is coming.
Brandeis Center sues U.S. Department of Education over dismissal of Penn antisemitism complaint
The Brandeis Center, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing the rights of Jewish people, has sued the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for dismissing a complaint filed in November alleging that Penn fostered a hostile environment for Jewish students and failed to address repeated incidents of antisemitism.
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The School District of Philadelphia has failed to protect Jewish students from "a virulent wave of antisemitism" that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, according to a federal complaint filed Tuesday.The district, among the largest public school systems in the U.S., has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint. Some teachers and administrators have spread inflammatory anti-Jewish and anti-Israel messages on social media and even in the classroom without repercussion, the complaint said.The Anti-Defamation League, a prominent Jewish advocacy group, asked...
Schools procurement clearinghouse broke procedure, comptroller’s audit finds
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey failed to report contract awards and lacked documentation for contracts worth millions, the comptroller found. The post Schools procurement clearinghouse broke procedure, comptroller’s audit finds appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Up to $5k Scholarship for Low-Income Mothers Pursuing Their First Degree, Due: 8/1
Background: Established in 2003, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation is dedicated to educational access, opportunity, and equity for low-income women, especially mothers. In 2023, the Foundation will offer five Education Support Awards of up to $5,000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training.
Penn Dental faculty allege declining education quality, retaliatory environment under Dean Mark Wolff
When Mark Wolff assumed the deanship of Penn’s School of Dental Medicine in July 2018, then-Penn President Amy Gutmann expressed her confidence that he would “bring this storied school to even greater heights.”. Stepping into his new role at Penn after a yearslong career at New York University’s...
Midstate college looking to sell 30 acres of unused land
(WHTM) — A Midstate college is looking to sell almost 30 acres of its land. “So, we’re super excited,” said Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the President of Central Penn College. Fedrizzi-Williams tells abc27 News, the school is looking to sell unused acres of land on and off campus. “We are seeing who in the community wants […]
NJ to help students navigate FAFSA problems
Students will have access to experts who will help them complete financial aid forms. Students hampered by the fumbled rollout of the FAFSA form this year may find relief. New Jersey is offering free online consultations for students who need to complete the forms necessary to receive state financial aid for the upcoming school year.
Westmont's Christiana Gordon makes D1 commitment to University of Vermont
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — On Tuesday, Westmont Hilltop’s Christiana Gordon committed to playing Division I basketball, announcing on social media that she’ll continue her career at the University of Vermont. Gordon says she received multiple D1 offers but ultimately decided to join the Catamounts. The incoming...
Blood Drive Scheduled for July 25th at North Hunterdon High School
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, NJ - North Hunterdon High School will be having a blood drive July 25, 2024. Blood donations in New Jersey continue to be in short supply, please consider donating the gift of life. The blood drive will be held in North Hunterdon High School’s Main Gym from 2pm - 8pm. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. If you want to reserve a time slot for your donation, please use the sign-up link donate.nybc.org While students who are seventeen and eighteen years old may donate legally without parental permission, teens should speak with their parents/guardians before donating, and that they obtain written permission: http://thes//msg.schoolmessenger.com/4a0013f2-522f-471e-aa72-9accd1584518%C2%A0 CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A special invitation is also extended to students who will be sixteen years old by July 25, 2024. With parental permission, sixteen-year-olds can donate in the state of New Jersey. In addition to filling out the permission slip below, they must also fill out the New Jersey Blood Services Parental Consent Form attached below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UFnzJK1FMI5InwNOh9sBRiPtBzWO32Ik/view?usp=drivesdk For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Tax holiday on back-to-school supplies is halted
New Jersey’s ‘annual sales tax holiday’ lasted just two years. While many families are readying for back-to-school shopping amid a period of stubborn inflation, New Jersey is no longer offering a tax break to ease the burden for students and parents gearing up for a new school year.
Mt. Laurel Library Hosting "STEM Aspire" Session for Interested Students
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Have a student in your home who is interested in a career in STEM? The Mount Laurel Library is hosting "STEM Aspire" on Friday morning, July 26 from 10AM to 12PM.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER STEM careers are jobs in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math, with STEM professionals using their foundation in these subjects to solve problems, develop new ideas and conduct research and working in a variety of settings including offices, laboratories, research facilities, classrooms or out in the field. The Library's Friday sessions will have a...
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