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NYC universities model ‘respectful dialogue’ ahead of protests marking Oct. 7 anniversary
A recent NYU event featured grieving Palestinians and Israelis. Observers say it's an example of universities trying to model respectful dialogue. At an “In Dialogue” event at NYU, university President Linda Mills was teary-eyed as she introduced Israelis and Palestinians who had lost relatives to the conflict but now advocated for peace. [ more › ]
Hawthorne PTOs Band Together at Hawthorne Day
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The school system's Parent Teacher Organizations banded together to sponsor a booth at Hawthorne Day on September 28. "We're here building awareness about why we do what we do, what we do for students, and we are so excited to join together because it is the first time ever that all the PTOs have joined together, so we're really excited to initiate that," said Kiara Gary, PTO president at Washington Elementary School. The parent organizations had several goals for the day, one was to try and increase their membership. "You know, we all love Hawthorne...
NYC schools chief backs off phone ban in surprise reversal after parents fumed during lockdown: ‘Now is not the time’
Chancellor David Banks backed off his push to ban phones in New York City schools in a surprising turnaround on Wednesday — after administrators botched communications during a recent lockdown at an Upper West Side school. The chief of the biggest school system in the country admitted New York has work to do handling communication with parents during emergency situations – one of the nightmare scenarios that has created anxiety over the possibility of locking up kids’ phones during the school day. “While we see all the reasons to do it, now is not the time to do it. We want to...
Hillside Public Schools Accepted into National Network of Innovative School Districts
HILLSIDE, NJ - Hillside Public Schools has announced they have been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports forward-thinking leaders in education.Hillside Public Schools was selected among a national pool of applicants based on its educational leadership, commitment to quality and excellence, innovative vision for learning, educational achievements, and collaborative spirit. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSince 2011, the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools has spearheaded innovative learning and leadership practices and accepts new members through an open application process once per year.League members are...
Sparta Girls Volleyball Defeats Morristown in Three-Set Thriller
SPARTA, NJ - The No. 13 ranked Sparta Spartans hosted the No. 9 ranked Morristown Colonials in a top-20 matchup. After being taken down on opening day in Morristown, the Spartans got revenge on the Colonials and recorded a win in a three-set thriller.Senior Giselle Faria said, “It felt amazing. We knew that we are a different team now from when we saw [Morristown] in September, so it was important for us to play our game and get the win.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn the first set, Aralyn Saulys got the Sparta offense running...
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