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‘We are grateful’
The Watershed Institute has been awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment grant to expand its StreamWatch Schools Program in diverse communities. “We are grateful to the American Water Charitable Foundation for helping The Watershed Institute expand its StreamWatch Schools program,” said Executive Director Jim Waltman.
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...
Boys Tennis 2024 playoff preview: Early predictions, breakdowns for every bracket
The 2024 postseason is here for high school boys tennis in New Jersey. Check out NJ Advance Media’s previews for every NJSIAA state sectional tournament below that includes the favorites and contenders and a look into our crystal ball on who we think will make the final round. If...
Op-Ed: Recognizing the value of school libraries and librarians
New Jersey’s state librarian looks back on the difference those assets made in her life. I had the pleasure recently of attending my daughter-in-law’s master’s degree graduation ceremony and coincidentally realized that NJ Spotlight News had run a feature on literacy (The Change Project: Literacy Issues). As I reflect on literacy and graduation, I’m reminded of how much difference an individual can make to success in education as well as career and life more generally.
NJ eyes special perk for student-athletes struggling with grades
⚫ Legislation gives student-athletes a special option when their sport is in season. ⚫ The proposal applies only to a specific group of athletes. ⚫ Critics believe the bill sends the wrong message to students. Some athletes in high school should be able to skip gym class in favor of...
Chargers Boys Tennis Upset by Roselle Park in NJSIAA Central Jersey Group One Tournament
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It was a hard-fought match, but the fifth-seeded Spotswood High School boys tennis season ended on Wednesday with a 3-2 loss to 12th seeded Roselle Park High School in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group One Tournament. The Chargers' Corey Miller and the second doubles team of Kirelos Salib and Aidan Levy earned match points for Spotswood. The first round match between Spotswood and Roselle Park came down to the first doubles match between Kayden Turner and Matthew Pollard and Xavier Rodriguez and Isaiah Boyd. Turner and Pollard dominated the first set,...
NJ school district disturbed by pro-Palestine students’ messages
PRINCETON — Public school district officials say they were disturbed by words used by pro-Palestine students, who walked out of school on Thursday to join the sit-in protest at Princeton University. Acting Superintendent Kathie Foster said in a message to parents that students chanted “from the river to the...
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in Levittown Secures $21,000 Grant for Enhanced Safety Measures
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School (OLG) in Penndel has been awarded a $21,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Our Lady of Grace Catholic School (OLG) in Penndel has been awarded a $21,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, according to The Reporter. This funding will be...
5 New Jersey School Districts Named Among Most Envied In The USA
People love to hate on The Garden State, but if there's one aspect of New Jersey you cannot make fun of, it's our awesome school system. New Jersey has some of the best schools anywhere in the country. We're known for the high quality of education offered to students residing in NJ.
Chargers Softball Falls to Allentown
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood High School varsity softball team took on Allentown High School on Thursday in an out of conference game. Spotswood fell to Allentown 4-1. Gabrielle Hill and Hannah Graulich had the lone hits for the Chargers in the game. Graulich's single drove in Hill, who scored Spotswood's only run of the game. Ava Mormile took the loss on the mound for Spotswood. Mormile went the distance, pitching seven innings and giving up four runs on eight hits. The junior struck out nine. Braylie LaFisca picked up the victory for Allentown. LaFisca pitched 4.2...
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