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Should 16-year-olds vote in New Jersey’s local school board elections? More and more say yes
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.A group of students from across New Jersey is pushing to lower the voting age to 16 in school board elections. Now, top officials including Gov. Phil Murphy are adding their voices to the fight and supporting legislation that would make it happen statewide.If it becomes law, New Jersey would be the first state to enfranchise 16- and 17-year-olds in school board elections statewide, following in the footsteps of Newark and several other cities across the country.“I know, to some, this proposal may sound unconventional....
Morris Knolls, Klingener Still ‘On a Roll’ in the MCT 2nd Round
SUCCASUNNA, NJ – The “roll” is still rolling for the Morris Knolls boys soccer team.The Golden Eagles are 5-0-1 in their last six games after beating Roxbury, 3-2, in overtime on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in a Morris County Tournament second-round game played at Roxbury High School.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSenior Matt Klingener is also on quite a roll as he had a foot in all three goals for Knolls, scoring two goals – including the game winner in OT – and adding an assist on the third. Klingener, one of the team’s captains, has...
Both Roxbury Soccer Teams Advance in County Tournament
ROXBURY, NJ – Both the boys and girls Roxbury High School soccer teams on Monday won their games in First-Round Morris County Tournament action.The 10th-ranked girls team, with its record of 7-5, defeated with a score of 3-1 Morris Hills, a team with a 2-9 record and a ranking of 23. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe game, which took place at Roxbury High School, saw Katie Rittger score two goals and Nicole Velasquez score one. Halye Green and Nicole Romano each scored one assist.Goaltender Maggie Smith blocked four shots during the game.Roxbury...
MCST Isabella Tahiri among Statewide Girls Soccer Stat Leaders
Isabella Tahiri, a senior from Morris County School of Technology in Denville, continues to make her mark on the field. She is among the statewide Girls Soccer Stat Leaders for Sept. 30 through Oct. 6, 2024. Tahiri has been a key player for her team, contributing significantly to their recent victories.With an impressive season tally of 9 goals and 6 assists as of early October, Tahiri’s consistency and leadership have been crucial in pushing her team forward in the competitive Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference. Her standout performance this past week, including a four-point game on Sept. 30 against Parsippany, solidified her place among New Jersey’s top high school soccer talents. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Unity Charter School's Workshop at ANJEE: A Unique Opportunity for Educators to Embrace Nature and Sustainability
MORRISTOWN, NJ - At the recent Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE) conference, educators were treated to a unique and enriching experience, led by Unity Charter School’s Director of Learning Acceleration, Jennifer Carcich (Jen). Her workshop, titled "Sit Spotting as a Starting Point to Taking Your Class Outdoors," provided an entry-level approach for teachers looking to introduce outdoor learning into their classrooms. The workshop offered a blend of practical techniques and educational philosophy, giving participants valuable tools to integrate nature-based learning into everyday lessons.Sit spotting is a simple yet transformative practice where individuals are encouraged to sit quietly...
Bengals Football Looks to Get Back in Win Category on 'Senior Night', as Paterson Kennedy Visits on Oct. 11
It was a tough game on Oct. 4, as the Bloomfield High football team dropped a 38-0 decision to East Orange Campus, at Foley Field.Bloomfield fell to 2-4 with the setback. The loss also snapped a 2-game winning streak for the Bengals. The team is 2-1 on the road and 0-3 at home. The Bengals will be home on Oct. 11, for its final regular season home game, against Paterson Kennedy. Kickoff time is 6:30 p.m., on 'Senior Night'. Versus East Orange, the Bengals faced a strong opponent."East Orange is a very talented team," said BHS head coach Mike Carter of the...
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