School Leader (1/20/26)
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The Wildwood Board of Education recognized several educators with the School Leader award.
In the News
Asbury Park Press
Will NJ legislators force small school districts to consolidate?
Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex, told NorthJersey.com she will push to consolidate early childhood education in its own department, and explore funding for school building renovations in all districts, both urban and suburban.
MSN.com
Schools debate snow days vs. remote learning as nation digs out of winter storm
Families around the country are digging out Monday after Winter Storm Fern pelted the U.S. over the weekend, but these days, remote learning means not every student got a snow day.
NJ.com on MSN.com
This suburban NJ school district is fighting back against rare state takeover
Lakewood’s school board says it will fight the state’s plan to take over its school district, arguing the unusual move is “neither warranted nor in the best interest” of the Ocean County community.
NJ Spotlight News
After 30 years, New Jersey modernizes rules for charter schools Charter schools in New Jersey will face more public scrutiny after the first major overhaul of the laws that created them more than 30 years ago.
Local News
TAPinto.net
Sparta High School Robotics Registers Excellent Showing at Cedar Grove VEX Competition
The Spartan robotics team brought their bots to Cedar Grove High School as part of a 54 school competition in the VEX “Push Back Relay.”
Bowne-Munro Students Impress Board of Education with School Presentation
A highlight of the January 22 East Brunswick Board of Education meeting came from a presentation by Kristin Gristina, principal of Bowne-Munro Elementary School, and students from the school, who offered board members and residents a lively look into classroom learning and student engagement.
Rahway’s Roosevelt Elementary Students Enjoy Inclusive Theater Experience with ‘Pete the Cat’ The outing provided students with a unique opportunity to engage with the arts in an environment specifically tailored to their needs.
