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Niche.com Rates West Essex School District Among the Best in the County
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – In its recently released ratings of the Best School Districts in New Jersey, Niche.com ranked the West Essex Regional District No. 3 in Essex County.Statewide, West Essex came in No. 17 out of 243 public school districts in the state, according to the study.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNiche.com also ranked West Essex No. 1 in Essex County for athletics, No. 10 in the state for athletes, and No. 4 in New Jersey for best places to teach.Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest was ranked No. 1 in New Jersey, with Princeton Public Schools at No 2, Millburn Township at No.3, Ridgewood Public School District at No. 4, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional at No. 5, Tenafly No 6, Summit at No. 7, Mountain Lakes at No. 8, School District of the Chathams at No. 9 and Haddonfield at No. 10.Niche rates high schools in academics, teachers, clubs and activities, sports, resources and facilities, diversity, college prep, administration and food.The full statewide rankings and evaluations can be found here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Half of NYC working moms face job-related disruptions due to child care woes: study
Julissy Acosta was getting ready to send her children back to school when the call came. Her toddler’s day care classroom at Beanstalk Academy in Brownsville, Brooklyn, was closed until further notice. His teacher, she was told, didn’t want to commute from Staten Island anymore and had resigned. That left Acosta, 38, who pays for child care with vouchers, without many options. Working as a ...
Newark Schools Reading Scores Inch Up to 31% at Grade Level
NEWARK — Standardized test scores presented to the Board of Education last week show that 31.4% of all students in grades 3 through 9 were proficient in English language arts, marking an increase from the 29% of students reading at grade level the prior year.Of third graders, 23.4% were reading at grade level, up from 19% of students proficient, according to the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) data presented by Rochanda Jackson, District Executive Director of the Office of Policy, Planning, Evaluation. Third-grade reading is a key milestone that predicts success in high school and beyond....
From Bob Menendez To Eric Adams- One Columnist Draws A Distinct Connection
NorthJersey.com columnist Mike Kelly wrote a piece over the weekend comparing Eric Adams to Bob Menendez- not for the scope of their transgressions, but for the sense that they are entitled to free perks with the job. @iheartradio.com
Unsafe conditions and over $1M in questionable spending at NYC affordable housing complexes, audit finds
An audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Tuesday found unsafe conditions and over $1 million in questionable spending at three affordable housing complexes.
New Jersey has some of the worst sports trolls in the country
We all know that New Jerseyans are a passionate bunch. Whether it's about where to get the best pizza or who's the best singer or actor from Jersey, we're sure to have a strong opinion. Of course, this would carry over to the sports world. Three New Jersey cities made...
Hoboken implements safety regulations for e-bike delivery workers
HOBOKEN, N.J. (PIX11) — E-bike delivery workers in Hoboken are now being mandated to register and obey certain rules. The mayor calls it a public safety matter. On busy Washington Avenue in Hoboken Tuesday evening, Mayor Ravi Bhalla engaged e-bike delivery drivers with one main purpose: to make streets safer for them and pedestrians. “We […]
Seesaws, Swings and Soccer: Work Continues at Planeson, Fairway Parks in Belleville
BELLEVILLE – Futsal turf is being laid down, swing sets are being anchored in place and work continues at two sites this fall, as the township under Mayor Michael Melham’s leadership creates more recreational facilities for residents of all ages and abilities.“The work being done on these parks is important for a number of reasons, but primarily because Belleville residents deserve new facilities,” Melham said. “Installing these new recreational amenities, where adults can play ball or kids of all abilities can climb and swing, is also part of our goal to promote healthier lifestyles for all...
Willow Avenue Bridge Repairs Begin in Weehawken
HOBOKEN, NJ —A project to fix joints on the Willow Avenue Bridge in Weehawken has begun, Hudson County officials have announced. "Several of the joints on the Willow Ave. Bridge in Weehawken are in severe disrepair," said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The office said that conditions on the bridge currently “may cause a hazard to motorists and bicyclists with loose concrete and exposed reinforcing bars.” Hudson County has contracted Sparkwick Contracting Inc. to repair the joints, the statement said. Work should last about a week, weather permitting, the county said. The...
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