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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.
N.J. high school administrator threatened Muslim students, civil rights group alleges
A civil rights group is condemning an Edison High School assistant principal’s alleged threats to report Muslim students to the colleges where they had applied, made during a discussion of plans for a school event. “I have no problem contacting your university where you got in and explaining what’s...
Neshaminy senior receives fine arts scholarship
Neshaminy Valley Music Theatre awarded a scholarship grant of $2,500 to Neshaminy High School senior Cameron Krauss of Langhorne, who is planning to study musical theater in college this fall. Neshaminy Valley Music Theatre (NVMT) is a nonprofit scholarship organization that has offered competitive grants since its founding in 1956...
New Jersey bill aims to boost elementary student literacy rates
📚 A bill would require universal literacy screenings for New Jersey students. 📚 It's in response to poor test scores among NJ's third graders. 📚 The bill also provides professional development for teachers. Did you know that New Jersey is one of just a few states that...
1989 La Salle College grad takes home 9 medals from Transplant Games, 2019 grad wins Temple Challenge Cup
La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor shared that two alumni recently recorded major athletic accomplishments. Mike McGettigan, Class of 1989 (pictured above and below), a four-year swimmer for the Explorers, won nine medals (five gold) at the Transplant Games in Birmingham, Alabama after undergoing a liver transplant in 2022.
Plans for new academic building at PSU Abington move forward, construction to begin in August
Penn State Abington officials advanced a proposal on Thursday, July 18 to construct the first new academic building on the campus in more than 50 years. The proposal will be considered by the full board at its meeting on July 19, the university said. The three-story, 85,554 sf building will...
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.
Solebury School’s Wesp commits to Westminster College
Solebury School star student-athlete Sawyer Wesp, Class of 2024, will attend Westminster College in New Wilmington, and join its men’s soccer program this fall. Wesp signed his letter of intent during a ceremony held at Solebury on May 29. He was joined by coaches, his family and teammates to celebrate the occasion.
Oaksterdam University and NJEDA Graduates Among First Equity Operators to Open in New Jersey
The State of New Jersey has centered social equity efforts in the launch of its in-state cannabis market, including through the first-of-its-kind program to provide direct financial and technical assistance to qualifying social equity applicants, according to a statement. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority directly supported 48 Seed Equity Grant Program recipients through grant funding and education provided by Oaksterdam University. This program provided targeted education and training to help advance their businesses.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Oaksterdam University developed this intensive 9-week program specific to New Jersey laws and regulations that...
Hopewell Valley Regional school board accepting applications for open seat
Lydia Liu’s resignation leaves an open a seat on the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education. Superintendent Rosetta Treece announced the news of Liu’s resignation at the school board meeting on July 15. Liu, who moved out of the community, represented Hopewell Township on the board and won her seat in November 2022.
‘Down and Dirty’ Collaboration Enhances Penn State Abington Students’ Art Practice
Since 2022, Penn State Abington art faculty have been teaching a collaborative tile making course at the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks. Since 2022, two Penn State Abington art faculty have been teaching a collaborative tile making course at the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks, a working history museum in Doylestown. The classes blend art and history by immersing students in the process and philosophy forged by noted designer and tilemaker Henry Mercer.
Lawrence Township Education Foundation presents check in support of STEAM education
The Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) handed over a check for $34,502 to the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education to support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) education efforts in the public school district. LTEF Executive Director Bonnie Giglio gave the check to the school board at...
26 SIS students earn 42 AP distinctions
Saipan International School proudly announces that 26 of its students have earned a remarkable 42 Advanced Placement (AP) distinctions this year. Additionally, three-fourths of SIS students taking AP exams this year achieved scores of 3 or higher. Leading the way in each of the grade levels authorized to take AP courses were senior Tony Li with an average score of 4.43, Christian Newman (Grade 11) with an average score of 3.67, and Dong Huyn Lee (Grade 10) with an average score of 4.4.
The Decision of A Lifetime.
Doylestown’s Chase Harlan Is One Of Many American High School Graduates With Perhaps the Biggest Decision of His Life Right In Front of Him. Each July, just over 600 young men at the peak of athletic perfection and ascending baseball careers face a once in a lifetime decision. Pursue a college experience and education that will reap benefits for both one’s career development and formative adult years — or capitalize on the once and a lifetime chance to play major league baseball.
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