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Union Superintendent Responds to Proposed Cuts to Specials Programming
UNION, NJ – At Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting, Union’s school superintendent discussed the proposed changes to the elementary schools Special programming, with caused many parents and teachers to voice their concern to the plan at the board meeting on May 14. “We heard and listened to a lot of community members last week,” said Dr. Gerry Benaquista. “I just want to discuss a couple of things so all the public knows.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Benaquista said, “nothing that was discussed regarding the possibility of an elementary schedule change was budgetary. ...
Which types of NYC teachers earn the highest annual salary?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Educating future generations is one of the most meaningful careers someone can pursue and depending on what you’re teaching, it can be quite lucrative too. The Staten Island Advance/SILive.com recently analyzed May 2023 occupational employment and wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Parents claim Seton Hall University was negligent in daughter's death
The parents of a Seton Hall University student who died while in isolation when diagnosed with COVID said the university is responsible for her death because it knew of her epilepsy and that being alone could be dangerous. South Carolina resident Kristen McCartney died on Sept. 20, 2021, and her parents, Sean McCartney...
Roselle Public Schools Hosts ‘Breaking Barriers’ Event For Teachers and Educators
ROSELLE, NJ - Teachers and educators across the Roselle school district came together on Monday for a “Breaking Barriers” learning event at Abraham Clark High School. “Breaking Barriers shows our dedication to ongoing professional growth and teaching innovation,” said Dr. Lissette Gonzalez-Perez, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Equity. “By giving our educators a chance to learn about the latest practices and technologies, we are helping them overcome obstacles and improve the learning experience for our students.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event was hosted by the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Equity and focused on exploring innovative teaching practices and activities. These included classes on artificial intelligence integration in education, advanced math instructional practices, Individualized Education Program development, and the usage of social media in education to name a few. “This professional learning day underscores our dedication to fostering an environment of collaboration and excellence,” said Superintendent of Schools Nathan L. Fisher. “The diverse range of sessions ensures that our educators are equipped with the tools and strategies necessary to meet the diverse needs of our students and to drive their success.” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Hasbrouck Heights HS Announces Honor Roll for the Third Marking Period of 2023-24
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- Hasbrouck Heights High School announced the Honor Roll students for the third marking period of the 2023-24 school year. First Honors 2023-24 Marking Period 3CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Seniors Alvarado, Penelope Alvarez, Mia D'Amico, Rocco DeCicco, Evan Eddy, Elliot Fede, Isabella Ferrante, Sofia Garrett, Davyen Giron, Rodrigo Kelly, Lucas Lara, Sophia Leidemer, Ethan Loaiza, Tyler Mancini, Diego Martinez, Romeo Molina, Brianna Neumuller, Courtney-Paige Prince, Nicholas Robinson, Samantha St. Surin, Analiese Taher, Aniqa Urgiles, Shantal Juniors Agapinan, Alfonsus Barsoum, Michelle Bua, Mackenzie Caceres, Johnathan Castellano, Nina Cuellar, Nadja Cuya, Dianne De Guzman, Nathalie Gyenes, Jocelyn Mazza, Maxwell Morales, Victoria Morrow, Aidan Ng, Connor Nilaj, Tommy Ober, Ryan Peterson, Kailen Powers, Alexandra Robles, Julia Rodrigues, Brandyn Russo, Joseph Veliky, Mae Wojtkielewicz, TiffanyDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE...
N.J. girls basketball legend returns home to coach her alma mater
A New Jersey girls basketball legend is coming back home. Tamecka Dixon, a standout star at Linden High school in the 1990s, was officially hired as the head girls basketball coach at Linden on Thursday, the school announced. “We would like to officially welcome Tamecka Dixon back to Linden to...
Charter schools want NYC to share its ‘Do-Not Hire’ list of pervy teachers
A charter-school advocate wants to close a loophole that allows predatory teachers fired by the city Department of Education to land classroom jobs in charter and private schools. James Merriman, CEO of the nonprofit New York City Charter School Center, said his organization has reached out to the DOE to talk about “this critical issue” following The Post’s coverage of a fired French teacher who found work at a Bronx charter school. Dulaina Almonte, 33, was fired for texting a student 28,000 times at Truman HS in the Bronx, but landed a teaching gig at the privately-run AECI 2: NYC Charter High...
In June, New York City Schools Will Hold a Simulated 'Remote Learning' Day
New York City Public Schools will perform a remote learning "simulation" on June 6, according to authorities. The purpose is to stress test the system following a breakdown on a snowy day in February when families waited hours attempting to access remote learning platforms.
These are the 50 highest-paying jobs in NYC for high school grads, according to a recent study
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you’re getting ready to receive your high school diploma, pay attention to these numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): Workers over the age of 25 with a high school diploma earned about 25% more than those without one — $899 a week compared to $708.
NYC prep school’s antisemitism report admits faculty blamed ‘wealthy, influential Jewish parents’ for tension
A much-anticipated internal report about antisemitism at elite Collegiate prep school admitted that some faculty members blamed “wealthy and influential” Jewish parents for tensions at the school following Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack. Finger-pointing faculty, parents and students skirted close to “one of the oldest and most pervasive antisemitic tropes,” the report, obtained by The Post, conceded. The report was compiled in March and released on May 17. The findings came in the wake of a November 2023 letter to head of school David Lourie and Board of Trustees president Jonathan K. Youngwood — and signed by more than 100...
Prom 2024: Michael J. Petrides High School (64 photos)
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'An oven': Paterson middle school students swelter as air conditioning gets replaced
PATERSON — Students and employees at New Roberto Clemente School had to sweat things out this week as temperatures rose into the mid-80s because the building's air-conditioning is being replaced. The head of Paterson’s teachers’ union blamed district officials for not fixing the longstanding air-conditioning problem sooner, and instead...
Piscataway Student Wins First Place at National Robotics Competition
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Aditi Gopalakrishnan, a 10th grader from Piscataway won first place at the national RoboCup Junior Onstage USA Competition held at Wardlaw Hartridge School in Edison on May 19. RoboCupJunior OnStage is a competition that integrates science, technology, engineering, and the arts. Teams of two to five students presented a 1-2 minute creative stage performance using autonomous robots they designed, built, and programmed.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The OnStage challenge was open-ended, which allowed the performers to use robots and present any performing art they wanted including music, dance, and theater....
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