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Bronx Science HS graduate accepted into all 28 colleges she applied to — including the eight Ivy Leagues
She’s New York’s Brightest. A remarkable Washington Heights teenager was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools — along with all 20 other colleges and universities she applied to. “When I was about to open [an admissions] letter, I would prepare myself for it to be the first rejection letter. And then I would open them and it would always say, ‘Congratulations on being accepted!’” said Malena Galletto, who graduated from Bronx Science High School in June. “I was not expecting to be accepted everywhere.” Galletto, 17, finished up at the ultra-competitive school with a 97% GPA. She will be the first in...
North Jersey teen's legacy lives on with opening of 'Khameryn's Kloset' at high school
PASSAIC − From a young age, Khameryn Oliver was always searching for ways to make a difference in her community as a member of the Girl Scouts. Sadly, she did not get to complete her latest, most ambitious project after a March car crash that claimed her life two months later.
NYC school staffers claim they’re being forced out of their jobs after sounding alarm on ‘rampant antisemitism’
A pair of staffers at a Brooklyn high school are being forced out of their jobs after they sounded the alarm about “rampant antisemitism,” they claim in new court papers. Teacher Danielle Kaminsky and administrator Michael Beaudry allege in a lawsuit that the city Department of Education is now retaliating against them for speaking out about the anti-Jewish and anti-LGBTQ hate they experienced and witnessed at Origins High School in Sheepshead Bay, complaints that landed them on The Post’s front page in March. Kaminsky, 33, told The Post she was called a “dirty Jew” and terrorized by a gang of Hitler-loving...
Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
WAYNE — Parents are holding a school superintendent's feet to the fire after he apologized for a test question that called ISIS an Islamic terror group. The multiple choice question was part of a quiz in a seventh-grade class at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne, according to the group Teaching While Muslim.
NYC planning a school cellphone ban for February, principals say
New York City, the nation’s largest school system, is considering a plan to ban cellphones in its roughly 1,600 schools starting in February, according to several principals briefed on the possible policy. Schools would have to come up with their own policies, principals told Chalkbeat, whether they collect devices...
Nutley Little League Intermediate 50/70 takes third in the state
Nutley Little League Intermediate 50/70 (13U) coach Albert Prodigalidad knows this age group often presents a bit of an unknown due to it being the first age group where the players from Nutley American and Nutley East come together to play on the same team. While the merger boosts the...
Montclair Board of Education Appoints Interim Superintendent
Montclair Board of Education voted to appoint Damen Cooper, the district’s director of secondary education, as the new interim superintendent of Montclair Public Schools at a special virtual Board of Education meeting Monday. Cooper’s contract is subject to approval by Joseph Zarra, Interim Executive County Superintendent. The resolution...
Essex|NJCU Express Transfer Agreement Signed
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Essex County College (ECC) have signed the Essex|NJCU Express — a transfer program Memorandum of Understandings to enable a seamless transfer experience from ECC to NJCU, according to the two institutions. The two schools gathered at a signing ceremony on July 18, 2024...
Graduates Reunite at Montclair High School All Class Reunion
Graduates reunited at the Montclair High School All Class Reunion over the weekend at Nishuane Park. The annual event offers a chance for Mounties to reconnect and relive high school memories. It also raises funds to award a scholarship to a recent MHS graduate. Scroll through the slideshow below for...
Paramus High School Welcomes Dominick Miller as New Principal
PARAMUS, NJ - Dominick Miller has been appointed as the new Paramus High School Principal, succeeding retiring principal Raymond Kiem. “We are extremely excited to welcome Mr. Miller to Paramus High School and our larger school community,” said Sean Adams, Superintendent of Schools. “His commitment to student achievement and well-being, innovative mindset, and collaborative approach to leadership make him an ideal fit for our community.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Meet-and-greet events will be scheduled and announced soon, according to district officials, during which members of the school community will be invited to meet...
Juniors Kick Off Back To School Drive For School Supplies
School supplies can be expensive, and there are families in Verona who will struggle to purchase everything their children will need. That’s why the Junior Women’s Club of Verona created Packs with Purpose, a drive to send students off to school with backpacks filled with the necessary supplies.
The effects of inadequate food, housing, and health care on student attrition
Researchers at CUNY SPH have published a study highlighting the compounded effects of unmet needs for housing, food, health care, and mental health treatment on CUNY students' academic success and persistence to graduation. This critical research aims to guide higher education institutions in developing targeted support mechanisms to promote student health and degree attainment.
New Jersey School Board Association Gives Ethics Presentation at Roselle Park Board of Education Meeting
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — School might be out, that does not mean that the work is over for the Roselle Park Board of Education. Last week, they met to receive a presentation on Ethics 2024 Training from Jeanne Cleary and Patricia Rees of the New Jersey School Board Association. The presentation focused on how members of the board can continue to conduct themselves ethically within their role and maintain public trust. "As school officials, you have the honor of serving the public," said Ms. Cleary. "Tonight, we wanted to look at how we hold ourselves accountable." CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
Elizabeth Student Participates In Rutgers STEM Ambassador Program
ELIZABETH, NJ - An Elizabeth student was among several from Union County to participate in Rutgers University’s 4-H STEM Ambassador Program. The event was held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick from July 8 through July 12. The program aims to train students to lead STEM activities and share their skills with their peers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “As a proud public servant, I understand the importance of serving as a leader and making a positive impact in our community, and I commend these passionate students for their participation and for challenging themselves in order to make a difference,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. “I would like to also thank our partners in the New Jersey 4-H Program for their assistance in empowering these bright and talented young leaders. Their dedication gives hope for a more promising future ahead in Union County.” In total, seven students participated in the program including: Elizabeth: Maria Mendonca Hillside: Valerie AriasDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. South Plainfield: Josiah Philippe Plainfield: Immanuel Muhammed Westfield: Basil Glacken and Evan Roe New Providence: Anika Jolly For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Schools See Improved Grades, Engagement Without Smartphones
(TNS) — Signs of withdrawal began to show immediately. At a high school in upstate New York that had banned mobile phones, a student was constantly reaching for her nonexistent device and grabbing air. Hallways rang with the sound of kids trying to smash locks and get to their devices. At another school in the Bronx, students plotted a protest.
Brownsville students on mission to homeland in Ghana
Sign up for our Caribbean Life email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A contingent of 15 students and three chaperons are next month heading on a mission to Ghana, West Africa as part of the Brownsville Abroad program at Frederick Douglass Academy VII (FDA VII) High School on Bristol Street, Brownsville, Brooklyn.
DIGroup Architecture makes NYC Debut with completion of new pre-K-5 school
New Brunswick, NJ/ Brooklyn, NY — Widely acknowledged for its education-focused projects across all levels of academia, DIGroup Architecture (DIG) has completed its first New York City School project – P.S. 748, The Albee Square Campus in Brooklyn. The new school is part of the city’s commitment to add 45,000 seats across the city as scheduled in the New York City School Construction Authority’s (NYC SCA) 2020-24 Capital Plan.
This Week: Board of Education Meets, Ridgewood New Players Perform
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — School might be out, but the Ridgewood Board of Education is still in session, as they meet on Monday evening. Monday, July 22CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m. Education Center, 49 Cottage Pl. Tuesday, July 23, DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Ridgewood Village Hall Court Room, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25 Ridgewood New Players Presents: "Chicago", 7 p.m. Ridgewood High School Friday, July 26 Ridgewood New Players Presents: "Chicago", 8 p.m. Ridgewood High School For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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