School Board Notes • March 31, 2026
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Chalkbeat
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s State of the City address highlights education gains but gaps persist
Baraka delivered his 12th State of the City address on Tuesday and noted the public school system is better than it was a decade ago under state control.
News 12 New Jersey
County’s costs to keep Lakeland school safety officers jumps to over $800,000 a year
Westchester County’s cost of keeping a school safety resource officer program will rise sharply next year for the Lakeland School District. Officials said the rise is driven by higher salaries and increased employee benefit rates. Westchester County provides only a portion of the funding for safety officers assigned to the district.
TAPinto.net
Public Weighs In on ‘Biggest Decision’ Mount Laurel School Board Will Have to Make
MOUNT LAUREL – Advocate for all district employees. Insist on a consistent, evidence-based curriculum. Advocate for special education, spelling, and penmanship classes, and do not allow the use of electronic devices all day long. Wear many different professional hats.
Newark Mayor Touts Accomplishments of City Schools and Students at State of the City
NEWARK – Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka took pains to highlight the accomplishments of the city’s youth and how far Newark Public Schools has come during his 12th State of the City Address on Tuesday night at NJPAC.
Warren’s Woodland School Celebrates Neurodiversity Day
WARREN – Woodland Elementary School hosts its first Neurodiversity Day, “A Day in Someone Else’s Shoes,” a meaningful initiative designed to promote empathy, understanding, and appreciation for the diverse ways students learn and experience the world.
Little Falls Parents Raise Concerns Over IEP Support, Literacy Services and Nurse Coverage
LITTLE FALLS – Little Falls parents told TAPinto Totowa that their children with learning disabilities in the district are not consistently receiving the academic support and services they need, raising concerns about literacy intervention, special education resources, nurse coverage, and communication from school administrators.
RAHWAY, NJ — The classrooms of Madison Elementary School were transformed into galleries of inspiration this week as fourth-grade students hosted a dynamic biography sharing session in honor of Women’s History Month.
Students Depart for Transformational China Exchange Experience
Linden – Today, Linden High School students begin their journey to China as part of an enriching educational exchange program, accompanied by Chinese language educator Lynn Hu and her experienced team of chaperones.
Emergency Response Lockers Installed in All Bernards Township Schools Through Community Partnership
Basking Ridge — All six schools in Bernards Township are now equipped with emergency response lockers following a joint effort between the Bernards Township Law Enforcement Fund and the AT EASE Foundation.
West Orange Fire Department Captains Visit High School CPR Class
WEST ORANGE – Captains Joe Matullo and Rich Mulligan from the West Orange Fire Department took out some time from their busy schedules to meet with high school CPR students on March 27.
Autism Awareness Month Highlights Importance of Understanding and Inclusion in Mountainside
MOUNTAINSIDE — Each April, communities across the country observe Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
