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How to get ‘school avoidant’ students with disabilities back to class? Lawsuit pushes for solutions.
New York City’s Education Department is systematically failing to provide equal access to education for students with disabilities who are chronically absent due to “school avoidance,” according to a class action lawsuit filed Tuesday by the Legal Aid Society.Four students involved in the lawsuit stopped regularly attending school because of their social or emotional disabilities, such as severe anxiety or depression, and the lawsuit alleges that the nation’s largest school system has no policy or procedures in place to ensure that these students are receiving the “free appropriate public education” they are entitled to under the law.New York City schools...
Business leaders help college students launch their careers
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Ever want to meet and work for the bosses of Google, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, or Bloomberg? A non-profit is helping make it happen for thousands of college students in underserved communities. The NY Jobs CEO Council is on a mission to give real-world work experience to college students. 21-year-old Lauren Mistretta […]
Here are the top 25 colleges in NYC, according to U.S. News & World Report ranking
It’s not an easy decision to choose a college or university, but if you’re looking to stay in New York City, U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2025 Best Colleges guide to help students make an informed choice. U.S. News ranked nearly 1,500 four-year bachelor’s degree-granting...
5 Westfield Students Earn Perfect Scores on ACT, SAT Subject Area Tests
WESTFIELD, NJ — Five Westfield High School students earned perfect scores on subject area tests of the June 2024 ACT and SAT, Westfield Public Schools announced Wednesday.The students are the following, according to the district: Luke Fitzgerald, Grade 11 - June 2024 SAT, Math Anya Ausiello, Grade 11 - June 2024 ACT, English/Reading Avery Bell, Grade 12 - June 2024 ACT, Reading Emily Kapuscinski, Grade 12 - June 2024 ACT, Math Chloe Katz, Grade 12 - June 2024 ACT, Reading For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
HBCU-Backed High School To Open Next Fall In NYC
A new high school in New York City will feature a first-ever early college program supported by an HBCU. Students at the Queens-based high school can enroll in the program to earn college credits before graduation. In its partnership with Delaware State University (DSU), the school will begin admitting students next fall. Moreover, it will complete NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks’ pledge for more accelerated high schools in the outer boroughs. In Banks’ annual State of Our Schools speech on Sept. 17, he mentioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ own HBCU background as inspiration for the inaugural program. “We are following...
Rahway Football Loses Close One to Cranford, as 1984 Championship Team is Celebrated
RAHWAY, NJ — A blocked extra point in the 4th quarter was all that prevented the Rahway Indians from tying up the game against Cranford this past Friday evening. The team's second half comeback was proceeding apace up to that point, following a first half dominated by Cranford. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERCranford's Joey Acinapura caught an 18-yard pass from Tyler Veltre for a touchdown in the 1st quarter.Gabe Worrell had a three-yard touchdown run in the 2nd quarter.Cranford's kicker, Christiano Ambrosio made both extra points to give Cranford a 14-0 lead at...
Livingston Public Schools is Named #12 Best Public District in New Jersey in 2025 Niche.com Rankings
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The nationwide school ranking platform Niche.com has listed Livingston Public Schools (LPS) as #12 in New Jersey and #2 in Essex County among public school districts, according to its new 2025 Best Schools and Districts rankings. Additionally, Livingston High School (LHS), which earned the highest overall grade of all nine Livingston schools with an A+, was listed as the #21 best high school in the state and #2 in the county. In Essex County, both the district and the high school were ranked at #2 behind only Millburn Township Public Schools, which was listed as the #3 best public district...
Roselle Elementary School Is Holding A Virtual Parent Workshop For Early Writing Skills
ROSELLE, NJ - Kindergarten Success Academy in Roselle invites parents to an interactive virtual workshop designed to help their children build early writing skills. The Kindergarten Success Academy says the workshop covers strategies to help young students practice their writing skills at home, from forming letters to creating simple stories. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe virtual workshop is on October 29 at 6 p.m. A link will be sent out to parents before the workshop. For more information, please contact the Kindergarten Success Academy at 908-298-2040. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Fair Lawn School District Speaks to Disruption at October 2 Club Fair
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The school district emailed a letter to the community after it found “recent media coverage” of the October 2 Club Fair at the high school “inaccurate.”The letter did not state what media source it was referring to.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Club Fair, an annual event, showcases more than 60 student organizations, and is organized “with the oversight of faculty advisors and school administration." “All clubs received equal guidance,” the letter said.According to the school district, “During this year’s Club Fair, both the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and...
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