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Graduates Reunite at Montclair High School All Class Reunion
Graduates reunited at the Montclair High School All Class Reunion over the weekend at Nishuane Park. The annual event offers a chance for Mounties to reconnect and relive high school memories. It also raises funds to award a scholarship to a recent MHS graduate. Scroll through the slideshow below for...
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.
Juniors Kick Off Back To School Drive For School Supplies
School supplies can be expensive, and there are families in Verona who will struggle to purchase everything their children will need. That’s why the Junior Women’s Club of Verona created Packs with Purpose, a drive to send students off to school with backpacks filled with the necessary supplies.
New Jersey School Board Association Gives Ethics Presentation at Roselle Park Board of Education Meeting
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — School might be out, that does not mean that the work is over for the Roselle Park Board of Education. Last week, they met to receive a presentation on Ethics 2024 Training from Jeanne Cleary and Patricia Rees of the New Jersey School Board Association. The presentation focused on how members of the board can continue to conduct themselves ethically within their role and maintain public trust. "As school officials, you have the honor of serving the public," said Ms. Cleary. "Tonight, we wanted to look at how we hold ourselves accountable." CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
Free AI Bootcamp Open to High School Students in Union
UNION, NJ – High school students in Union have a chance to participate in the only artificial intelligence (AI) camp of its kind, free of charge. The Mark Cuban Foundation, in partnership with Elizabethtown Gas, is offering this custom curriculum focused on teaching students about the latest developments in the world of AI and Generative AI. The camp will provide the tools to make these technologies work for them while educating, inspiring and fueling the next generation of AI professionals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER AI bootcamps are introductory and accessible to students in...
SOMA Schools Superintendent Bing says diversity is top strength, calls for “getting everyone on the same page”
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ The first few weeks into his role as the new Superintendent of South Orange & Maplewood Schools, Jason Bing doesn’t hesitate when asked about SOMA’s biggest strength, and its biggest challenge. Diversity is the strength of SOMSD, and its two towns, and “getting everyone on the same page” is among its top challenges. A longtime educator and Union County native, who officially took over a few weeks ago, Bing sat down with TAPinto SOMA to discuss his impressions of the district so far and how he plans to approach his role.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Bronx Science HS graduate accepted into all 28 colleges she applied to — including the eight Ivy Leagues
She’s New York’s Brightest. A remarkable Washington Heights teenager was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools — along with all 20 other colleges and universities she applied to. “When I was about to open [an admissions] letter, I would prepare myself for it to be the first rejection letter. And then I would open them and it would always say, ‘Congratulations on being accepted!’” said Malena Galletto, who graduated from Bronx Science High School in June. “I was not expecting to be accepted everywhere.” Galletto, 17, finished up at the ultra-competitive school with a 97% GPA. She will be the first in...
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...
North Jersey teen's legacy lives on with opening of 'Khameryn's Kloset' at high school
PASSAIC − From a young age, Khameryn Oliver was always searching for ways to make a difference in her community as a member of the Girl Scouts. Sadly, she did not get to complete her latest, most ambitious project after a March car crash that claimed her life two months later.
27 Morristown High School Students Receive Scholarships from the Morris Educational Foundation
Morristown, NJ – Over 290,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 27 Morristown High School seniors to support their academic pursuits, announced the Morris Educational Foundation (MEF). The MEF, a non-profit organization enhancing excellence in education in the Morris School District for over 31 years, honored the deserving students during the high school’s scholarship award night on June 11. The twenty-seven students received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. This year, two students received full-ride scholarships to attend Rutgers University thanks to the generous Steinberg Family (Robert Steinberg – Class of 1969, Julian Steinberg – Class of 1973,...
Essex|NJCU Express Transfer Agreement Signed
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Essex County College (ECC) have signed the Essex|NJCU Express — a transfer program Memorandum of Understandings to enable a seamless transfer experience from ECC to NJCU, according to the two institutions. The two schools gathered at a signing ceremony on July 18, 2024...
Hillside Student Attends Rutgers STEM Ambassador Program
HILLSIDE, NJ - The Union County Board of County Commissioners recognized seven Union County high school students from the Union County 4-H Program for participating in this year's Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassador Program, including Valerie Arias of Hillside. The event was held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick from July 8th through July 12th. The program trains students to lead STEM activities and share their skills with their peers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “As a proud public servant, I understand the importance of serving as a leader and making a positive impact in...
Several East Hanover and Florham Park Students Make the Seton Hall Dean's List
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Several students from East Hanover and Florham Park have made the spring 2024 Seton Hall Dean's List. Congratulations are in order to those students for their outstanding academic achievements. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than "C", qualify for the Dean's List. The following local students made the Spring 2024 Dean's List: Sean Berberian of East Hanover (07936) Isabella Bergamini of East Hanover (07936) Carlo Capurso of East Hanover (07936) Michael Corsi of East Hanover (07936) Nicholas Da Cruz of East Hanover (07936) Alyssa DeCroce of East Hanover (07936) Gavin Dower of East Hanover (07936) Nicole Ferreira of Florham Park (07932) Isabella Inglima of Florham Park (07932) Jordyn Iuso of Florham Park (07932) Michelle Jandoli of East Hanover (07936) Victoria Le Pera of Florham Park (07932) Sarah Leitao of East Hanover (07936) Gia Leonardis of Florham Park (07932) Dominique Mercadante of East Hanover (07936) Alexa Minniti of East Hanover (07936) Hailey Murphy of Florham Park (07932) Samuel Quinones of East Hanover (07936) Natalie Ribeiro of East Hanover (07936) Dominic Rizzolo of East Hanover (07936) Louis Siciliano of East Hanover (07936) Victoria Torna of East Hanover (07936) Andrew Wecht of East Hanover (07936) Anthony Wioland of East Hanover (07936) For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NYC school staffers claim they’re being forced out of their jobs after sounding alarm on ‘rampant antisemitism’
A pair of staffers at a Brooklyn high school are being forced out of their jobs after they sounded the alarm about “rampant antisemitism,” they claim in new court papers. Teacher Danielle Kaminsky and administrator Michael Beaudry allege in a lawsuit that the city Department of Education is now retaliating against them for speaking out about the anti-Jewish and anti-LGBTQ hate they experienced and witnessed at Origins High School in Sheepshead Bay, complaints that landed them on The Post’s front page in March. Kaminsky, 33, told The Post she was called a “dirty Jew” and terrorized by a gang of Hitler-loving...
Berkeley Heights Board of Education Special Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, July 25
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Board of Education has scheduled a Special Meeting for Thursday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Gov. Livingston High School, located at 175 Watchung Blvd, Berkeley Heights. The primary purpose of this Special Meeting is for the Board to vote on and discuss personnel resolutions.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While there has not been a formal announcement regarding Athletic Director Ann Clifton's retirement or resignation, there is speculation that she has given her notice effective August 30. Notably, the district's website posted a...
Project tour, expansion to new schools helping to grow ULI’s UrbanPlan program for students
Russo Development CEO Ed Russo (far right) speaks to East Brunswick High School students on May 21 at the firm’s Vermella Woodbridge property as part of a tour hosted by Urban Land Institute Northern New Jersey’s UrbanPlan program. — All photos courtesy: Russo Development. The UrbanPlan program’s...
Rockaway Valley Garden Club Awards Arlene Persson Memorial Scholarships
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC) has honored three exemplary Mountain Lakes High School students with the prestigious Arlene Persson Memorial Scholarship for their significant contributions to horticultural and environmental activities. Scholarship Recipients and Their Contributions:. Ryan Lalani – Awarded $1,500. Achievements:. Outstanding horticultural projects...
DIGroup Architecture makes NYC Debut with completion of new pre-K-5 school
New Brunswick, NJ/ Brooklyn, NY — Widely acknowledged for its education-focused projects across all levels of academia, DIGroup Architecture (DIG) has completed its first New York City School project – P.S. 748, The Albee Square Campus in Brooklyn. The new school is part of the city’s commitment to add 45,000 seats across the city as scheduled in the New York City School Construction Authority’s (NYC SCA) 2020-24 Capital Plan.
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