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'I Like The F— Out Of You:' East Orange Teacher Has License Revoked, Officials Announce
The State Board of Examiners revoked the license of East Orange English teacher Alim Hasan after he called a student "pretty", told her she smelled good, that she has a "grown woman scent" and that he "likes the f- out of her." The board said Hasan's comments "clearly demonstrate conduct...
Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
WAYNE — Parents are holding a school superintendent's feet to the fire after he apologized for a test question that called ISIS an Islamic terror group. The multiple choice question was part of a quiz in a seventh-grade class at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne, according to the group Teaching While Muslim.
Lodi teen awarded prestigious state honor
LODI, N.J. (PIX11) — When Alex, a 16-year-old student at Lodi High School, first walked through the doors of the Lodi Boys & Girls Club three years ago, she was a different person. “I was definitely much more shy,” said Alex. “I didn’t know how to communicate well or...
Hochul Talks Congestion Pricing, Housing, a Cell Phone Ban in Schools in Q&A at Hearst Tower
Governor Kathy Hochul took part in a one-on-one live Q&A at Hearst Towers today in which she reiterated her support for Joe Biden as long as he remains in the race and gave some new insight on her about face on congestion pricing last month, which came only weeks before the controversial toll was slated to go into effect.
Hudson Link Sullivan Hosts Memorable Commencement
Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, in collaboration with SUNY Sullivan and St. Thomas Aquinas College, organized a memorable commencement ceremony at Sullivan Correctional Facility. The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of 40 students who successfully earned their associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees. This graduation encompasses several milestones...
School calendar change, A/C upgrades, questions on demographics, new sidewalk, more in WWRSD BOE session
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Westwood Regional Schools superintendent Jill Mortimer reached out to families on July 17 with an update from the July 11 school board meeting. She touched on the school calendar, class sizes, air conditioning upgrades, notes on Washington School, and the high school tennis courts. The board also...
Irvington School Music Educators Are Prize Winners
This spring, the music teachers in the Irvington school district became five-time winners of a Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education is a signature program of the NAMM Foundation, recognizing...
Class of 1961 girls go crazy
On Monday, July 15, some of the "girls" from the Port Chester High School Class of 1961 had a lovely lunch at Sergios's Saw Pit in Port Chester. In attendance, from left, were Betty Brown Federici, Karin Kunstler Goldman, Sandy Kellerman Oringel, Patti Fasano Rinello, Sue Cohen Tansey, Joni Spitz Roberts, Kathy Sullivan Vita, Penny Pennella Schetzel, Eva Polizio Gilarde, Sadie Santora Bauerlein, Pat Turner Ciancuillo, Judy Doyle Byrne and Sandy Gardiner Berlingo. A great time was had by all! (Courtesy photo of Sandy Berlingo)
NJ will pay $153 million to demolish elementary school, replace a high school in Newark
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.The state agency responsible for funding school construction projects in Newark will spend nearly $153 million to build a new South Ward high school and relocate a nearby elementary school.But the Schools Development Authority says the project is in its early stages of development and it’s unclear when the plans will begin as building designs, construction proposals, and timelines have yet to be completed.The plans call for the construction of a new University High School and the relocation of Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School students to...
Unmasking Struggles: EO STEM Academy's Valedictorian Breanna Thomson’s Fight for Mental Health Awareness
East Orange, NJ – High school is a time of intense growth and self-discovery, often accompanied by emotional and academic challenges. For Breanna Thomson, the 2024 Valedictorian of East Orange S.T.E.M. Academy, these years were not just about personal achievements but also about making a significant impact on her community’s mental health. From an early age, Breanna was fascinated by the idea of becoming a valedictorian. Her ambition took a definitive shape during her sophomore year when her guidance counselor, Ms. Woods, informed her that she was leading her class. This revelation motivated Breanna to excel further,...
TZHS Youth and Government Members Attend National YMCA Conference
Four members of the Tappan Zee High School Youth and Government Club joined nearly 600 students from 44 states and Washington D.C. at the YMCA Conference on National Affairs earlier this month!. Co-President of the Youth and Government (YAG) Club Isabella P., rising seniors Valencia M. and Alexondria W. and...
Cindy Adams gets high school diploma years after graduation
Only in New York would the longtime New York Post gossip columnist, Cindy Adams, officially receive her high school diploma she was hoping to get back in 1946, after being denied for allegedly failing a class nearly 80 years ago. “I’m living proof you can’t be anything if you don’t...
NYC continues to consider school cell phone ban
On the last day of class in June, Schools Chancellor David Banks teased the possibility of banning cell phones in schools in short order. “You’re gonna hear, within the next two weeks, the big announcement. But I will tell you, we are very much leaning towards banning cell phones,” Banks said.
NJ community colleges facing budget cuts get $20 million in funds restored by state
HACKENSACK — The state's community colleges are breathing a sigh of relief after a potential $20 million state budget cut was restored. For Bergen Community College, the cut would have resulted in a $1.8 million loss, which would have led to a tuition increase for its students, said college President Eric M. Friedman.
NYC planning a school cellphone ban for February, principals say
New York City, the nation’s largest school system, is considering a plan to ban cellphones in its roughly 1,600 schools starting in February, according to several principals briefed on the possible policy.Schools would have to come up with their own policies, principals told Chalkbeat, whether they collect devices at the start of the day or have students carry their phones in Yondr pouches, cloth cases for phones that are locked with a magnet from morning to dismissal.Even though such systems can be pricey, school leaders don’t expect to receive extra money in their budgets, principals said, according to the plans...
Mort Zuckerman pausing millions in donations to Columbia University
Mort Zuckerman, the billionaire owner of U.S. News & World Report and former owner of the New York Daily News, put a hold on his donations to Columbia University, after giving “a significant minority percentage” of the $200 million he pledged to create a Mind Brain Behavior Institute, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Hoboken High School’s Indoor Swimming Pool To Open For Residents
The City of Hoboken has announced another option for residents to beat the summer heat and stay cool. The Hoboken High School indoor swimming pool will be open to residents for a two week period this summer, through a partnership between the City and the Hoboken Board of Education. From...
Hudson County Commissioners Celebrate Prep High School Graduate Monica Gerges for Academic Excellence
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Monica Gerges, a Bayonne resident, and a graduate of County Prep High School, was honored by the Hudson County Board of Commissioners for her academic achievements. Gerges was recently awarded the 2024 NJAC Foundation PSE&G scholarship award for Hudson County.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Gerges has worked in an incredibly diverse environment,” according to a resolution. “She is an excellent, hard-working student who has dedicated herself to enriching the lives of her community, fellow students and faculty around her.” Throughout high school, she has consistently chosen science courses both required...
Late NYPD officer’s alma matter offers his children scholarships
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – The Bronx alma mater of late NYPD officer Edgar Ordonez has offered his two children scholarships. St Anselm School, a Catholic school in South Bronx, announced the scholarships Thursday during a funeral for the NYPD recruit who died earlier in July. “Our school created the Teresa Lopes Memorial Scholarship to provide […]
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