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It has been tough these days to tune out the noise coming from colleges around the nation—protests, unrest, financial issues, etc. There is a fair share of issues that not only students, but parents are facing as well when it comes to thinking about continuing education for our kids when they finish high school. We want the best for them and we want their education to be a good one. College isn't for everyone, but if you decide you do want to go you need to look for a good school and a school that's in your price range.
Rutgers president's resignation follows Ivy League trend
(The Center Square) – Like other now-resigned Ivy League presidents, Rutgers’ President Jonathan Holloway’s tenure has been marked by criticism over the 2023-24 school year pro-Hamas protests. Rutgers University’s president announced his resignation at the end of the 2024-25 school year, following a number of other Ivy League presidents who resigned within the past year, some of them facing criticism over the pro-Hamas protests. “In August, I informed Amy Towers,...
North Jersey school boards join in calls for reform to state aid funding formula
In response to a string of state education aid cuts that have been steeper than declines in enrollment — in one case by 20-fold — a group of suburban North Jersey school boards have united in calls for legislative reform. Several school boards in Morris, Sussex and Passaic counties have in recent weeks...
Kent Place strikes quick to defeat Gov. Livingston - Girls Soccer recap
Kent Place dialed up two first-half goals to pick up a 2-0 victory over Gov. Livingston in Summit. Caitlyn Quinn and Rachel Dwek both tallied a goal during the first half to help the Dragons win their fifth game of the season. The two goals were plenty enough for senior...
Westfield Makes NJ’s Top 20 in 2025 Niche ‘Best Public Schools’ Rankings
WESTFIELD, NJ —Niche has released its 2025 K-12 School and District rankings and the nationwide school ranking platform listed Westfield Public Schools as #19 in New Jersey and #283 in the country among public school districts.Niche gave Westfield Public Schools an overall grade of A+. The district scored an A+ for academics, A+ for teachers, A for clubs and activities, A+ for sports, C+ for resources and facilities, C for diversity, A+ for college prep, A- for administration and A for food.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNiche handed out As to Westfield...
Westfield High School Marching Band is ‘Chasing Dreams’ This Season
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School marching band's show this year, titled “Chasing Dreams,” is inspired by the famous Banksy painting “Balloon Girl.” The Banksy painting this year’s theme is based on is of a girl reaching for a red balloon, symbolizing someone reaching for their hopes and dreams. This theme is portrayed in the marching band’s performances through a main character losing a red balloon in the beginning of the show and spending the rest of the time trying to find it. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAt the end of the...
Niche releases 2025 School Rankings
Berkeley Heights Public Schools declines, moves behind neighboring districts in rankings. -Written by a non-politically connected Educator in the Community. Niche has released its “2025 Best School Districts in New Jersey” rankings. A total of 388 school districts were ranked. The full list for New Jersey can be found here.
WHRHS Boys Soccer: Watchung Hills Falls to Gill in OT
WARREN, NJ —In a nail-biting match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Watchung Hills fell to Gill St. Bernard's in overtime, 2-1. The game, which showcased strong defensive plays and moments of brilliance from both teams, was held recently, with each team eager to improve their records.“We are aware of the level of soccer Gill St. Bernards brings and for my two years as head coach, it is an honor to see how our boys respond and step up to the challenge,” said WHRHS head coach Estiven Benitez. “I felt we dominated the first half and...
Girls Soccer: Colonia Shuts Out JFK-Iselin, 2-0
ISELIN, NJ — The Colonia High School Patriots girls' soccer team scored two goals in the second half and held on for a 2-0 victory over JFK of Iselin on Monday.Leslie Suarez gave Colonia (5-3-1) a 1-0 lead with a goal assisted by Abigail Araujo two minutes into the second half. The Patriots built a 2-0 lead on Alexandra Weiman's goal with 24 minutes left in the game. She received an assist from Kyra Bridgeforth on the play.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERColonia had a commanding 9-1 advantage in shots on goal, but Mustangs goalie Kylie Ondeyko kept things close with seven saves. Colonia also defeated JFK (5-7) by a score of 1-0 on Sept. 13. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Providence Board of Education awards Certificates of Excellence in STEM
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence Board of Education recently awarded Certificates of Excellence to New Providence High School students in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The Certificate of Excellence recognized the students’ outstanding achievements during the 2023-2024 school year. Each of the students was a National Award recipient in the Technology Student Association National Competition, held in June 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The Technology Student Association (TSA) offers over 30 competitions for middle and high school students to apply their knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). TSA...
Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Senior Mac Bastable Enters His Second Year as BOE Student Rep
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS senior Mac Bastable is now in his second year of serving as a student representative for the SPF student body on the district’s Board of Education. Initially serving as the BOE’s junior representative, Bastable advanced his role to being the senior representative for the 2024-25 school year. “As a student representative to the Board of Education, I provide insight [from] the perspective of a current high school student, [allowing for] the consideration of student input in decision-making processes that directly impact our educational environment,” Bastable told TAPinto.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
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