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Expanding School Options: NYC 5th Graders Gain Citywide Application Access
The recent announcement by Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks allows families of fifth graders in the city to apply to any middle school across all five boroughs, broadening their options beyond their local zones or districts. While most schools will still prioritize in-district applicants, the new policy offers more opportunities for families exploring schools just outside their district lines. Admissions experts suggest that the changes may not significantly impact the competition for popular schools but could benefit lesser-known schools that struggle to fill their spots.
HS Football: Butler Defeats Hasbrouck Heights, 34-6
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Luca Toriellos’ 45 yard interception return changed the momentum of the game, giving Butler a 13-0 lead going into halftime en route to a 34-6 victory over Hasbrouck Heights in a NJIC Meadowlands Division football game. Butler now sits at 4-0, in first place in the Meadowlands Division, while Hasbrouck Heights falls to 2-2 on the season and in the Meadowlands. Butler plays New Milford, currently 3-0 (who plays Saddle Brook on Saturday), next week for sole possession of first place. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERButler scored on their...
New AI Curriculum to be Introduced in Paterson Public Schools
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson School District Board of Education has approved new curricula for Computer Science courses, including a newly introduced course called Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. This updated curriculum is designed to assist teachers in aligning their lessons with the latest New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), enhancing the quality and effectiveness of education for students.The new course is being implemented at Paterson STEAM High School as part of their Computer Science Pathway, in accordance with the requirements of a grant award. The curriculum has been structured to meet the NJSLS for Computer Science...
Bing: Social media threat against Columbia High School found to be ‘misunderstanding’
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ The South Orange & Maplewood School District has determined that the social media posts circulating online that threatened Columbia High School was a “misunderstanding” involving a student. Supt. Jason Bing updated the community on Sunday night about what he originally called in an earlier note a “concerning situation” that surfaced over the weekend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBut authorities, including local law enforcement, school staff and medical professionals identified and evaluated the student responsible for the post, he said.“Authorities have confirmed that the student does not threaten the school community....
Bergen Catholic football hangs on to beat Don Bosco for third straight rivalry win
ORADELL – Through the rain, Naiim Parrish found the football and one step closer to his dream. Bergen Catholic's senior ballhawk snuffed out a comeback attempt by intercepting a pass with under two minutes left to seal the Crusaders' 24-20 win over Don Bosco on a soggy Saturday in Oradell. ...
South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education Members Discuss Hardship Transfer Requests
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Board Of Education member Kaitlin Whittleder began a discussion about regulation 5124, the internal student transfer wait list regulation, which has been in draft form for a few months. “The board has heard from parents about their experiences with hardship transfers and lists at specific schools over the last few months.” She continued, “I feel, and I shared this feedback with Mr. Bing, that the regulation in and of itself lacks detail, particularly explaining the process, the guidelines for submitting hardship requests, timelines and requiring documentation.”Whittleder spoke of asking the district to review how other...
Wayne Board of Ed Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent and Vice Principal at Wayne Hills High School
WAYNE, NJ – During Thursday’s Wayne Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Mark Toback and President of the Wayne BOE Don Pavlak spent a moment welcoming two new members of the district’s administration: Dr. Lauren Kasmark will be the new Assistant Superintendent and Mary Ferrari will be a new Vice Principal at Wayne Hills High School.“We're proud to recommend Dr. Lauren Karmark to the board of Ed to replace a valued longtime employee or assistant Superintendent Donna Reichmann who will be retiring at the end of October,” said Toback. “She went through a very rigorous interview...
State test scores highlight ongoing need to support Newark Public Schools student academic recovery
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.For a second year in a row, Newark Public Schools’ scores on statewide assessments given in May rose by roughly 2 percentage points in English language arts and math, but remain behind pre-pandemic levels, according to a district analysis presented on Thursday.Among Newark students in grades 3-9, 31% passed their English language arts assessment while 17.7% passed the math test, according to spring 2024 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments scores, or NJSLA, which measure student proficiency across subjects and grade levels. In spring 2023, 29%...
Football: Bayonne Beats Paterson Eastside, 35-14
BAYONNE, NJ – Junior halfback Chance Fischer scored four touchdowns to lead Bayonne to a 35-14 football victory over Paterson Eastside on Friday night.After Paterson Eastside (0-5) scored the game's first touchdown, Fischer scored on a 1-yard run with 3:56 left in the first quarter and Mike Tawfik kicked the first of his five extra points to tie the game, 7-7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIt remained 7-7 until Fischer scored a 30-yard touchdown on third-and-one with 4:13 to go in the third quarter as the Bees (2-2) took a 14-7 lead. Fischer's 51-yard TD run with 7:56 left in the fourth quarter made it 21-7.Paterson Eastside cut the deficit to seven, 21-14, on a touchdown with 3:09 left, but Daryl Smith returned the Ghosts' kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown to put Bayonne back up by two TDs, 28-14.Fischer's final TD was a 20-yard scamper with 1:38 left. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Delbarton football shuts down Seton Hall Prep in decisive win
WEST ORANGE − Delbarton’s defense was flawless and its offense was nearly perfect on Saturday afternoon. The Green Wave defense earned their second shutout of the season and the offense scored on seven of nine possessions in a 40-0 rout over rival Seton Hall Prep in a SFC United White matchup at Brendan...
I’m a Gen Z teacher. Schools rely too much on Chromebooks.
As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils, and, for roughly a decade, charging Chromebooks.These lightweight laptops have become a staple of the post-COVID classroom, and for good reason. They allow students to learn at their own pace, access materials, and create projects and presentations without expensive items. Some superintendents across the city even require dedicated time for math and reading practice on computers.As a member of Gen Z and a Brooklyn-based teacher, though, I worry that relying on technology...
Nutley Football Falls To West Essex, 28-0; Boys, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball Post Recent Wins
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley High football team had done a good job of keeping West Essex in check for most of the opening half in its Saturday afternoon game in North Caldwell. But the Raiders surrendered a second opening half touchdown as time expired at intermission and Nutley ended up dropping a 28-0 decision to West Essex on the road. With the loss, Nutley fell to 2-3 this fall. West Essex, a Group 3 finalist last year, improved to 4-1 this season. Against West Essex, Nutley trailed, 7-0, before the Knights struck for a touchdown on the final...
Staten Island HS football: 3 takeaways from Farrell’s loss to Cardinal Hayes Friday night
Monsignor Farrell head coach Rocco Del Priore was at his wit’s end Friday night following yet another heartbreaking loss for his Lions. This time, Farrell dropped an 18-12 CHSFL decision to Cardinal Hayes at Columbia University in upper Manhattan. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
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