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Education nominee aims to boost teacher pipeline, make ICE guidance
Lily Laux says she’s ready to advise on NJ’s school funding formula and is open to consolidating local operations
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Junot Díaz’s ‘Oscar Wao’ removed from English class at NJ school
The South Orange & Maplewood community in New Jersey has been through some very tough times. Schools superintendent Jason Bing says at least five young people enrolled at the public Columbia High School (CHS) have attempted to die by suicide this year.
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District Welcome 14 New Staff Members at Midyear Orientation
The day-long session, designed to support employees who joined the district during the second half of the school year, included mentor program guidance, facilitator-led sessions and an overview of district culture and procedures.
Rahway’s Roosevelt Elementary PTA Hosts Successful Hearts & Heroes Valentine’s Dance
Hosted by the Roosevelt PTA, the event brought together the school community for an evening of capes, kindness, and celebration.
Hunterdon Central Holds First Strategic Planning Session
The sessions, which are designed to solicit the input of the community in guiding its next five years, are an initiative of the New Jersey School Boards Association.
Jersey City Students to Compete in 31st Annual MLK Oratory Contest
Jersey City students will participate in the 31st annual MLK Oratory Contest this week.
East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov is encouraging area high school juniors and seniors to participate in the statewide scholarship competition asking – “What I Love About My Hometown’ Scholarship Contest.
Wayne Educators Walk the Red Carpet as District Honors 2025-26 Governor’s Educators of the Year
The red carpet stretched down the aisle of the Wayne Council Chambers as thirty Wayne Township Public Schools educators stepped forward one by one, greeted by applause from a packed room.
