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Op-Ed: If NJ wants more teachers, it must do more to convince young people like me
An NJ student says many teachers face a lack of respect, poor pay and poor working conditions. Editor’s note: NJ Spotlight News and Rowan University teamed up on a project this spring to amplify New Jersey’s youth voices and perspectives on important public policy topics. The project involved students in the university’s first-year writing program, each assigned to write an op-ed. This is the second of two that Rowan faculty and NJ Spotlight News chose as exemplars. (If you are a New Jersey college student and have an op-ed to share, contact jmooney@njspotlightnews.org.)
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.
Gwynedd Mercy University Welcomes New Assistant Vice President for University
Gwynedd Mercy University is pleased to announce that Michael Minetti, MBA will serve as the new Assistant Vice President (AVP) for University Advancement. Minetti takes over the role from Christina Riso, JD, who was promoted to Vice President for University Advancement in April 2024. As AVP, his areas of focus...
Dr. Benjamin Hammond named Cheltenham High School’s interim principal for 2024-25
Cheltenham School District announced that Dr. Benjamin Hammond has been named interim principal at Cheltenham High School for the 2024-25 academic year. After two days of interviews with highly qualified candidates for the principal position, the district decided to postpone the search process until this winter break. “Naming Dr. Hammond...
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.
Delaware Valley University Announces Details of Fifth Annual Spark Bowl Competition
Delaware Valley University, along with the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and Startup Bucks, announced this year's Spark Bowl. Delaware Valley University, in partnership with the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and Startup Bucks, announced that the fifth annual Spark Bowl competition will take place on November 21, 2024 in the Life Sciences Building at DelVal’s main campus in Doylestown.
Upper Moreland Sr. Little League advances to East Region semifinal, Fort Washington Legion drops to Mt Airy
The Upper Moreland Senior Little League took down Rhode Island 10-4 on Sunday, July 21 in the Senior East Region Tournament in Bangor, Maine. The team advances to today’s semifinal at 1:00pm against Maryland, who previously gave Upper Moreland their only loss of the tournament. They won the Pennsylvania...
Girl Scouts Troop 24126 Spreading Positivity at Bordentown Regional Middle School Through Bronze Award Project
BORDENTOWN, NJ — A group of Bordentown Girl Scouts is using this summer to spread positivity to students at Bordentown Regional Middle School (BRMS) when they return to the classroom this Fall.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Eight members of Girl Scout Troop 24126 are currently working towards their Bronze Award by painting inspiring quotes on the walls of bathrooms and locker rooms of BRMS. The Bronze Award is the highest honor that Girl Scout Juniors can achieve can achieve in fourth and fifth grades and is focused on leadership development, community service, and personal growth....
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