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‘A mess on our hands:’ NYC teachers union raises alarm on math curriculum overhaul
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.New York City’s teachers union has been a key supporter of the ambitious effort to overhaul the literacy curriculum in elementary school, but it’s been a very different story when it comes to a big math curriculum push.Schools Chancellor David Banks is mandating almost every city high school adopt the same curriculum for Algebra I – a move that United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew in recent weeks has been publicly criticizing in stark terms.“We have a mess on our hands,” Mulgrew told Chalkbeat...
Should 16-year-olds vote in New Jersey’s local school board elections? More and more say yes
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.A group of students from across New Jersey is pushing to lower the voting age to 16 in school board elections. Now, top officials including Gov. Phil Murphy are adding their voices to the fight and supporting legislation that would make it happen statewide.If it becomes law, New Jersey would be the first state to enfranchise 16- and 17-year-olds in school board elections statewide, following in the footsteps of Newark and several other cities across the country.“I know, to some, this proposal may sound unconventional....
Dr. Patricia McGeehan Leaves Huge Legacy on Bayonne Public Schools
BAYONNE, NJ - Although the word “legacy” is used to describe the accomplishments of many people, a description of what Patricia McGeehan did in her tenure as teacher, principal, and eventually superintendent cannot be overstated. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERDr. Patricia McGeehan, who passed away on Oct. 3, 2024, was an icon of Bayonne, her death marking the end of a significant chapter of the city.Dr. McGeehan began her career in education as a teacher at the Lincoln Community School. She would go on to serve as principal of the Mary J. Donohoe School, Roberson...
Union High School's Athletes of the Month - September
UNION, NJ - Union High School's September Athletes of the Month are: George Asante Tracy Tran Samantha Haug Courtney Lamadieu Asante, a senior, is a three-year starter and captain of the boys soccer team. He has one goal and one assist as a defenseman. His strong play is the reason the team only gave up three goals in the last five games. Asante is also a member of the Union High School Athletic Leadership Council.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERTran is a senior at Union High School and a two-year starter on the girls tennis team. ...
Unity Charter School Students Shine at the 17th Annual Art Show
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Unity Charter School made a strong showing at the 17th Annual Art Show held at the Morris Museum on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024. The event, themed "How Art & Culture Represent Native Americans, the Indigenous People of the Americas," brought together a celebration of culture, history, and creative expression. Two Unity students stood out among the competition, earning top honors for their outstanding work.Aarvy, a dedicated young artist, earned second place for her evocative piece that captured the essence of Native American heritage through vibrant colors via a three-dimensional piece about the “Native Americans Tribe War...
Roselle Park Student Named to Southern New Hampshire University's Dean's List
MANCHESTER, NH - Marcio Terras of Roselle Park has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2024 Dean's List.The summer terms run from May to August.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFull-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.Read more Education news in Roselle Park: Long List of Roselle Park Students Earn High Marks at Kean University For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
David Banks has been the public face of NYC schools. Some call Dan Weisberg the ‘shadow chancellor.’
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.Within 24 hours of announcing his plans to step down as New York City’s schools chancellor, David Banks flanked Mayor Eric Adams at a jubilant press conference naming a successor to run the nation’s largest school system.Neither Banks nor Adams took credit for selecting Melissa Aviles-Ramos, a deputy chancellor, as the next schools chief. Instead, they pointed to a top aide seated in the front row who had worked behind the scenes to elevate her: First Deputy Chancellor Dan Weisberg.The moment revealed a dynamic inside...
Mendham football keeps impressive season going with win over Chatham
CHATHAM − A group of seniors on the Mendham football team had one goal in mind during the offseason. Be historic. The Minutemen are well on their way to making school history following a convincing 28-7 win over Chatham on Friday afternoon. Mendham rushed for 367 yards as a team, led by senior Kevin...
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