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Westfield Public Schools Release HIB Self-Assessment Results for 2022-2023
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Self-Assessment results are now available for all schools in the district, Superintendent Dr. Raymond González announced at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. During the announcement, Dr. González stated that this year’s reporting would take into account the preliminary investigation process of all HIB reported incidents. With this, each school is publicizing all investigated complaints that fall outside the scope of the HIB definition.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In total, a school can give itself a score of up to 78. Each self-assessment is graded...
Passaic Tech ousts Kearny in North 1, Group 4 first round - Baseball recap
Josue Cueto had seven strikeouts and five walks with one run on no hits in six innings while Joe Papienuk went one inning with a strikeout and a hit as sixth-seeded Passaic Tech knocked off 11th-seeded Kearny 8-1 in the first round of the North Jersey Section 1, Group 4 Tournament in Wayne.
Why Do Schools in New York City Still Have Such Segregation?
The 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision, which banned racial segregation in public schools, we were passed in New York with no formal recognition. Perhaps our officials were embarrassed by the fact that our city has been identified for more than a decade as having the nation's most racially segregated schools while doing little or nothing to execute dozens of acceptable ideas to move toward integration.
Parents In Red-Leaning Areas Outside NYC Approve Armed Security At Public Schools
Nearly two dozen school districts in the red-leaning suburbs of New York City have approved armed guards to safeguard their students, preferring a show of force over further restricting Second Amendment rights in the Empire State.
More students uprooted from their comfort zone as NJ parochial school shuts down
WAYNE — Teagen Norton is, in a manner of speaking, the victim of a new epidemic. As Catholic schools in this area shutter one after another, some students like Teagen are forced to be new kids over and over again. ...
Hasbrouck Heights Seniors Sign Commitment Letters to Continue Athletics in College
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Five Hasbrouck Heights High School seniors signed their commitment letter to continue their athletic and academics in the fall. The student-athletes were joined by Athletic Director Mike Scuilla, coaches, parents, teammates and classmates. The seniors, Alexandra Samperi (track), Elliot Eddy (track), Sophia Lara (soccer), Connor Scuilla (wrestling), and Joey Formisano (football), signed their paperwork and posed for photos with their families, teammates and friends.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Alexandra Samperi will be attending Marist University and majoring in Psychology. "The campus was beautiful and felt like home. The coach was welcoming...
Mason LaFond set to transfer to Paramus Catholic
There was a significant transfer over the weekend as offensive lineman Mason LaFond is joining a new North Jersey parochial. A class of 2026 offensive lineman, LaFond is joining Paramus Catholic (Paramus, New Jersey). The athletic director at Paramus Catholic is Jimmy Cavallo. LaFond has previously been at St. Peter’s Prep (Jersey City, New Jersey). He is a 6-foot-2, 275-pound offensive lineman who has had a strong spring on the camp circuit. He lines up as an interior offensive lineman and a defensive tackle. LaFond posted on social media about the transfer to Paramus Catholic on Monday: I have transferred to Paramus Catholic High...
CUNY Law students file lawsuit over changes to graduation ceremony
NEW YORK -- Eight City University of New York law students who are set to graduate Thursday are engaging in a lawsuit against their school over changes to this year's commencement ceremony they say will stifle free speech.It comes after almost two years of disagreements surrounding the annual event. CBS New York spoke to both sides of the dispute on Wednesday.Students say they are being silenced The windows of the CUNY School of Law are lined with graduation balloons, but a celebration is not top of mind for Eric Horowitz and Nusayba Hammad."I'm very frustrated," Horowitz said."I feel angry, frustrated and...
Students Speak Out About Nutley Schools and a Golden Elevator Moment at Board of Education Meeting
NUTLEY, NJ - Most of the Monday, May 20 meeting of the Nutley Board of Education consisted of students, residents, and educators, speaking about their concerns during public comment. Public comment overshadowed the recognition bestowed on district students. There were three groups of students recognized at the meeting: spelling bee winners, students earning their certificate of biliteracy, and history fair winners. Among the interesting winners from the history fair was a young student who worked on the history of Lego, and a team that shared the 65-year history of Barbie. In the spring of 2025, the Academic Booster...
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