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Historic Jewish girls’ school in Brooklyn faces closure; community rallies to save it
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Shulamith of Brooklyn, a 95-year-old Jewish girls’ school with a rich legacy, is on the brink of closure, sparking a community-wide effort to save the beloved educational institution. The school, which has been a pillar in the community for generations, now needs $1 million in donations to keep its doors open. […]
Federal Program Provides Harrison Public School Free Summer 2024 Lunch
This summer, Harrison Public Schools is launching a Free Summer Lunch Program for local children, running from Monday, July 8, 2024, through Thursday, August 1, 2024. The program will be held at Washington Middle School, located at 1 North 5th Street, Harrison, NJ. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Access to the lunch program will be through the main entrance of the school.
Englewood principal dies in fatal crash in South Africa
ENGLEWOOD — Dr. Daniela Small-Bailey, the principal of Dr. John Grieco Elementary School, was among four people killed in a head-on collision in South Africa on July 4, the school district announced in a statement on its website. Small-Bailey was traveling with her son, Sidanii Bell, who was also...
Two Newark High School Students Shine on National Speech and Debate Stage
Two Newark high school students placed in the top five of the 2024 National Speech & Debate Tournament, a competition that drew more than 6,700 students from 1,500 high school across the country. In the “Prose” category, Amaya Wilson of North Star Academy's Washington Park High School ranked number two in the nation, while Malakai Yepes of University High School clinched fifth place. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Wilson performed “Finding Me” based on excerpts of Viola Davis’ memoir of the same name. As a senior who started participating in speech as a freshman,...
Disinvestment in the Future: The Budget Cut Cost to Early Childhood Education
At the beginning of June, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the restoration of funding to several education programs in his Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget. This included $75M in funding for the “hold harmless” funding pot, which aims to fix decreasing attendance. He also restored $20M in funding for the Summer Rising program, the free city summer cap for elementary and middle school students. Additionally, he restored $32M in funds that were used for initiatives previously paid for by COVID-19 stimulus funds.
Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx set to close, leaving families scrambling
BRONX - Parents and students at Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx are faced with an unexpected summer project…searching for a new high school to go to. The school announced that it would not reopen in the fall. "It is with a heavy heart that a decision has...
Deans’ disdainful texts further expose the antisemitic rot at Columbia
Columbia University’s antisemitism problem is even worse than we knew. Texts between Columbia deans, obtained and released by the House Education Committee, tell the tale — and show exactly how modern progressive thinking morphs into classic tropes of Jew-hatred. The deans were texting amid a May 31 alumni event about Jewish life on campus, the school’s effort to show it was truly sensitive to the crisis (and so still worthy of alums’ donations): The two-hour panel let speakers share stories about rising Jew hate in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. But the texts from the hateful three —...
NAF Continues Decades-Long Commitment To Preparing High Schoolers For The Future By Adding 38 New Academies Ahead Of Its 2024-25 School Year
NAF announces the addition of 38 new academies for students across the nation ahead of its 2024-25 school year. NAF has officially welcomed 38 new academies into its national network for the 2024-25 school year. To better prepare students for the future, the national education non-profit allows high schoolers the...
Tradition Never Graduates: Bloomfield High Wrestling Program Thriving Under Ryan Smircich, and a Dedicated Group of Bengal Coaches
While the high school wrestling season doesn't commence until near Thanksgiving, there's plenty going on during the "off season", both on the mat, and honoring a storied legacy at Bloomfield High. Head coach Ryan Smircich succeeded a legend in Sam Fusaro back in 2017, after serving as an assistant with the program. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER And Smircich's momentum has always moved forward. The wrestling program has enjoyed some tremendous seasons in Smircich's first seven years. Last winter, he won his 100th career match. During Smircich's tenure, the girls wrestling program has taken off. That...
Immaculate Conception High School Guard Jaren Barnett Nets Offer from Delaware State University Hornets
Class of 2026 Montclair Immaculate Conception High School (N.J.) guard Jaren Barnett has received an offer from Division I Delaware State University Hornets Men’s basketball program, yesterday he wrote on X. The Hornets’ D-1 offer was the first for the 5-foot-10 Montclair, New Jersey, native. In addition to...
College-Bound NYC Students Earn $10,000 Milken Scholars Award
Four New York City students have been selected to join the prestigious 2024 class of Milken Scholars. The scholarship Program honors high school seniors in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles County each year with a $10,000 cash prize and lifelong access to college advising, career counseling, internship assistance, community service opportunities, and a fund to help with graduate school applications, unpaid internships, study abroad programs, and other costs associated with their pursuit of a career.
High Schools: First week of July in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst, NJ - With July 4th on a Thursday, the league did not play Wednesday games. Tuesday was the lone night of competition. The regular season was set to continue normal scheduling the following week. Observations…. Two minutes before the start five players were warming up. Caldwell coach Amanda Keenan...
Daniela Elena Sarbu Ignites Passion for Global Learning
Daniela Elena Sarbu, Founder and Managing Director of Waldo International School, willingly shared her CEO-style journey. She openly shares insights into the school’s origins, philosophy, and future aspirations. Since its establishment in September 2011, this Jersey City-based institution has distinguished itself as a leader in educational excellence both in the U.S. and globally. Her students have become global citizens, while her school is offering advanced educational opportunities for children up through middle school.
Nutley HS boys volleyball team spikes down another successful season
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School boys volleyball team enjoyed another successful season. Under head coach Kevin Reilly, the Raiders finished with a 15-8 overall record, including finishing in second place in the Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division with a 7-3 divisional record. They also were the No. 6 seed in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Group 2 state sectional tournament.
Addabbo Encourages Students to Participate in Senate Summer Reading Program
State Sen. Joe Addabbo (D-Woodhaven) on Tuesday invited parents from across the 15th District to track their children’s summer reading activity. By going to nysenate.gov/nyread and filling in the names and information of three books read by your child this summer, the participant will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Addabbo.
Hudson Catholic’s Omari Moore Earns Two Division I Hoop Offers
Class of 2025 Hudson Catholic High School (N.J.) guard Omari Moore has picked up two offers from Division I Bucknell and Loyola Maryland basketball programs, yesterday VerbalCommits.com wrote on X. Additionally, the 6-foot-3 rising senior from Plainfield, New Jersey, holds offers Fordham, St. John’s, Albany, La Salle, Drake and Old...
Kings County internship program celebrates 34 years: offers students ‘the opportunity of a lifetime’
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — The Kings County Courts Izetta Johnson Internship Empowerment Program, formerly the Summer Youth Employment Program, is celebrating its 34th year of shaping the minds of young people looking to launch a career in the field of law. On Monday, July 1, an orientation was held at...
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