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Middle and high school admissions season is here. What does your ‘lottery’ number mean?
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.As New York City’s notoriously complex high school admissions process officially gets underway on Tuesday, many families are refreshing their MySchools accounts to find their kids’ randomly assigned number, often called a “lottery” number. Families applying to middle school will be in the same situation on Oct. 9.Many hope that having a “good” number will improve their students’ odds of getting into sought-after schools, but what do these numbers really mean?The string of 32 numbers and letters is one component of the admissions process, but...
Kent Place strikes quick to defeat Gov. Livingston - Girls Soccer recap
Kent Place dialed up two first-half goals to pick up a 2-0 victory over Gov. Livingston in Summit. Caitlyn Quinn and Rachel Dwek both tallied a goal during the first half to help the Dragons win their fifth game of the season. The two goals were plenty enough for senior...
Henry Harris Students Visit Bayonne's oyce-Herbert VFW Post 226 Military and Veterans’ Museum
BAYONNE, NJ - Every year, thousands of Bayonne school children walk through the doors of the Joyce-Herbert VFW Post 226 Military and Veterans’ Museum on West Ninth Street.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERRecently, students from Henry Harris visited the museum as part of their studies on WWI.Speakers included Army Chemical Corps Commander Glen J. Flora and Marine Purple Heart Combat Veteran Walter Kaczmarek, Jr. The students had questions that helped them understand what veterans went through for their freedom and for the love of their country. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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....
NYC high school admissions process is now open: 4 key things to know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s time to submit applications to New York City high schools. Students apply to high school during their eighth-grade year — and current ninth-grade students (who aren’t repeating the grade) can also apply to programs with 10th-grade seats, according to the city Department of Education’s (DOE) website.
Jersey City Charter School Soars to New Heights with Award of Prestigous Blue Ribbon
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Students, teachers, local officials, and parents were feeling blue at Soaring Heights Charter School in Jersey City on Monday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn this case, from the blue pompoms students waved to the background colors of the street posters hung by the city, the blue feeling was one of celebration as the gathering was one to celebrate the award of coveted National Blue Ribbon Award from U.S Department of Education This high honor is awarded to the most academically successful schools in the country.Jacqueline Quagliana is one of the five...
Top Strategies for Balancing Work and Online Degree Programs
This content was produced in partnership with Archer Education. Pursuing an online degree while maintaining a full-time job can be challenging but it is certainly achievable with the right strategies. Finding the perfect balance between work and study requires careful planning and strong time management skills. This article will outline practical tips to help you successfully juggle both commitments.
Bing: Social media threat against Columbia High School found to be ‘misunderstanding’
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ The South Orange & Maplewood School District has determined that the social media posts circulating online that threatened Columbia High School was a “misunderstanding” involving a student. Supt. Jason Bing updated the community on Sunday night about what he originally called in an earlier note a “concerning situation” that surfaced over the weekend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBut authorities, including local law enforcement, school staff and medical professionals identified and evaluated the student responsible for the post, he said.“Authorities have confirmed that the student does not threaten the school community....
I’m a Gen Z teacher. Schools rely too much on Chromebooks.
As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils, and, for roughly a decade, charging Chromebooks.These lightweight laptops have become a staple of the post-COVID classroom, and for good reason. They allow students to learn at their own pace, access materials, and create projects and presentations without expensive items. Some superintendents across the city even require dedicated time for math and reading practice on computers.As a member of Gen Z and a Brooklyn-based teacher, though, I worry that relying on technology...
Rahway High School Announces Students of Month for September/October
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School has just announced its Students of the Month for September/October.They are:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 9th Grade :Tamara Campbell 9th Grade: Doreen Ofori 10th Grade: Lucas DeCastro 10th Grade: Hazel Hernandez 11th Grade: Aiden Luna 11th Grade: Charlet Schmitt 12th Grade: Nichole Collazos Duque 12th Grade: Nyissa Patten Congratulations to all those recognized![Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Westfield High School Marching Band is ‘Chasing Dreams’ This Season
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School marching band's show this year, titled “Chasing Dreams,” is inspired by the famous Banksy painting “Balloon Girl.” The Banksy painting this year’s theme is based on is of a girl reaching for a red balloon, symbolizing someone reaching for their hopes and dreams. This theme is portrayed in the marching band’s performances through a main character losing a red balloon in the beginning of the show and spending the rest of the time trying to find it. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAt the end of the...
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