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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.
Hochul Talks Congestion Pricing, Housing, a Cell Phone Ban in Schools and Biden
Governor Kathy Hochul took part in a one-on-one live Q&A at Hearst Towers July 18 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.
Hasbrouck Heights BOE Honors the 2024 Teachers of the Year
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education honored the 2024 Teachers of the Year at its monthly meeting in the high school auditorium. Each school administrator announced their school's honoree, spoke about why they were deserving of the honor, and presented a certificate.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Euclid School Teacher of the Year was Joanie Gallucci, who was honored by principal Michael Sickels. He said she was "a true master of her craft." He also noted that six students had perfect scores of 6 in the standard testing, and her SGP,...
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 how to present myself well.” Today, […]
Fundraiser to Support Children of Montclair Schools Superintendent
The Montclair community is coming together to support the family of Montclair School Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Ponds, by starting a college fund for his three sons. A GoFundMe started by Tessie Thomas and shared by Montclair Schools PTA groups has raised more than $40,000 as of Thursday afternoon. The goal is to raise $150,000 to fund college for the Montclair Schools superintendent’s three young sons, ages 10, 12 and 14.
Superintendent turnover is not slowing down this summer
Summer may be a slower time in classrooms but not so much for school boards grappling with superintendent turnover. Fia Davis, superintendent of Bronx High School Districts 8, 10, and 11 in New York City Public Schools, is moving on to take the helm of Freeport Public Schools on Long Island. Davis was previously a deputy superintendent in the Bronx and a principal for 15 years.
Hackensack Preschool Program Gets High Marks
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Public Schools Preschool Program has been awarded the designation of "High-Quality" by the New Jersey Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Services, according to school officials. “Being designated as a high-quality preschool is a shining testament to our unwavering commitment to early childhood education,” said Dr. Lauren Kazmark, Director of Curriculum. “Our passionate administrators, dedicated teachers, diligent paraprofessionals, and supportive staff work tirelessly to ensure our preschool students learn, grow, and thrive.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "We take immense pride in this achievement and remain steadfast in our...
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...
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 […]
Josena Noel: From Orange High School Valedictorian to Notre Dame Scholar
ORANGE, NJ - Junior year is typically associated with being one of the toughest years in high school. For Orange High School's 2024 Valedictorian Josena Noel, this proved to be true. Josena was at a crossroads. She was faced with a tough decision on how to prioritize her time and her many responsibilities. Little did she know, her decision to let go of something she loved would have a positive impact, and send her down the path of politics. Early Life and Influences CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Born in Newark, New Jersey, Josena...
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.
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 […]
Lyndhurst football looks to put it all together this season | State of the Program
Consistency is the watchword for Lyndhurst as the football program approaches a century of varsity play. The Golden Bears’ 2024 season will be the 99th in school history, going back to (and including) the inaugural 1926 campaign. Lyndhurst made steady improvements through the first six years of coach Rich...
NJCU & Essex Community College presidents sign express transfer program MOU
The presidents from New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Essex Community College signed an express transfer program memorandum of understanding (MOU) yesterday. Under the terms of the articulation agreement, which is effective September 1st, 2024 for a period of at least five years, Essex County College students in good academic standing who have earned an Associate of Arts or Science degree at Essex, will be granted joint admission into NJCU with junior academic status, in the same or similar academic program.
He dreamed of attending Stuyvesant. But getting accommodations for his disability proved too much.
In the summer after middle school, George begged his mom to drive him to Lower Manhattan from their home in Brooklyn, so that he could walk around Stuyvesant High School, a massive 10-story building along the Hudson River.He gazed up at it, trying to imagine what it would be like to go to one of New York City’s most prestigious institutions.“I had this idea in my head of what Stuyvesant would be like,” he said, recalling that summer three years ago. “I’ve always been kind of a sucker for those big things.” (George and his mother requested pseudonyms for privacy...
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,...
NJDOT congratulates the 2024 award winners of the New Jersey Safe Routes to School program
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Fran O’Connor, the New Jersey Safe Routes Resource Center, and New Jersey’s eight Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) have announced the 2024 recipients of the NJ Safe Routes to School Recognition Program. This year, 354 school and municipal...
NYC hits charter school cap, can’t open any more without state approval: regulator
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the legislature will face pressure to lift the cap on charter schools in New York City next year after state education officials on Wednesday doled out the last of the 14 “zombie” slots begrudgingly approved by lawmakers last year. The SUNY Charter Committee vote allowed high performing Success Academy, Zeta and South Bronx Classical charter school networks to open six of the nine remaining slots for charter schools. “One thing is clear: we need more charters. There are no more unless Albany gives us more,” Joe Belluck, chairman of the committee — one of the entities that authorizes charters...
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