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New Jersey bill aims to boost elementary student literacy rates
đź“š A bill would require universal literacy screenings for New Jersey students. đź“š It's in response to poor test scores among NJ's third graders. đź“š The bill also provides professional development for teachers. Did you know that New Jersey is one of just a few states that...
No tax-free holiday will cost New Jersey teachers
The lack of a sales tax holiday could hit teachers particularly hard as they are forced to spend more out-of-pocket to buy school supplies for their classrooms. Many teachers spend upwards of one-thousand dollars per year on supplies. The State Assembly has passed legislation (A3416) that would allow teachers to...
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
EAST ORANGE — The state has revoked the teaching certification for a North Jersey English teacher after he made unsettling remarks to a female student. Alim A. Hasan's certificate to teach English was officially revoked in late June by the State Board of Examiners. A Division of Child Protection...
NJ bill stifles colleges but saves you lots of money
âš« New legislation takes on tuition hikes at public colleges. âš« The bill specifically targets in-state tuition rates. âš« The proposal is being made in anticipation of an "enrollment cliff" Your kid commits to college at one price, but that price can change year after year. To make the college...
Abington schools hire Dr. Carmen Lesesne as new Equity Officer
The Abington School District announced that Dr. Carmen Lesesne has been hired as the district’s new Equity Officer. Dr. Lesesne, who was appointed at the February 27 meeting of the Board of School Directors, comes to Abington after previously serving as an assistant professor at Lincoln University in the graduate school of education.
For recent NJ college grads, the job search has been rough as firms eye inflation
In his search for a job, North Jersey resident and recent college graduate Colin Logsdon sometimes sends out up to 100 applications a week. Logsdon, from Chatham, had done everything right up to this point. He went to Iona College and studied finance. He was a D1 athlete. And he went to New...
Exciting PAID Professional Development Opportunity on Climate Change Education for NJ Teachers
Morris County, NJ – Unity Charter School and The New Jersey School of Conservation (NJSOC), in collaboration with Ramapo College, is thrilled to announce a series of Climate Change Professional Development workshops for K-12 public and charter school teachers across New Jersey. This initiative is part of the statewide Climate Change Learning Collaborative grant from the Department of Education, aimed at equipping educators with the tools and knowledge to integrate climate change education into their teaching practices. Workshop Highlights:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Daily Stipend: Participating teachers will receive a $150 stipend for each...
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
2024 Fargo results: N.J. champs, All-Americans from Cadet & Junior nationals
Many of the nation’s top wrestlers are spending the third week in July at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D. for the 2024 U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16U Nationals, better known colloquially as Fargo. One of the preeminent national high school tournaments, New Jersey sent some of its best...
Shore high school sports top prospects for 2024-25: 102 boys basketball players
While the heat of summer has descended on the Jersey Shore, the high school boys basketball season will be upon us before you know it. So why not use this opportunity to run down the top 100-plus prospects who are expected to have an impact on the 2024-25 Shore Conference season. The...
Bordentown Regional School District receives state grants for HVAC upgrades
The Bordentown Regional School District has received grants for HVAC (heating, air conditioning and ventilation) upgrades to Bordentown Regional High School and McFarland Elementary School. The two grants have recently been executed for the Bordentown Regional School District through. the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA’s) Regular Operating District (ROD)...
Upper Moreland Senior Little League wins state championship, advances to East Region Tournament
The Upper Moreland Senior Little League team defeated Hollidaysburg Little League 7-2 on Saturday, July 13 to claim the Pennsylvania state championship. The boys defeated Dubois Little League 9-6 on Thursday, July 11 to advance to the final round. They now move on to the Senior East Region Tournament which...
Nominations still open for Jenkintown Alumni Hall of Fame Award, district launches new website
The Jenkintown School District announced that it is still accepting nominations for the annual Alumni Hall of Fame Award which honors “distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions professionally or publicly, positively impacting their workplaces or the broader community,” the district said. Recipients will be inducted during the...
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