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School Board Notes
School-Board-Notes-November-4-2026
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Chalkbeat
Why failing a reading test can have an unexpected upside
In Indiana and Ohio, students who fell just short of a reading benchmark often learned more afterward — perhaps because they didn’t want to be held back a grade.
NJ Spotlight News
Sherrill’s school choice ahead: Funding windfall or private school vouchers? A federal proposal brings private school tuition help to New Jersey — along with its familiar debate over school vouchers.
TAPinto.net
Students Receive Congressional Award
The students were recognized by [Rep. Tom] Kean at the ceremony held in Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s media center before school officials, including Principal Dan Hemberger, and the recipients’ family members.
Hunterdon Central Board of Ed Anticipating Further Health Insurance Cost Hikes
Spiking health care costs was one of the reasons for the school’s $85 million budget for this school year, whose 2.27% tax hike was the largest in six years.
Fly Me to the Moon: Apollo 13 Astronaut Connects with Hoboken High School Aviation Students
Students in Hoboken High School’s aviation program recently had the opportunity to speak with a piece of American space history when they participated in a virtual conversation with Apollo 13 astronaut Captain Fred Haise.
Union High School Students Put Their Skills to Work for “Union’s Got Talent” Two student-operated businesses at Union High School are putting their skills to work for a community event, with the Farmer’s Café and Farmer’s Copy Th@t both contributing to this year’s Union’s Got Talent.
