These NJ Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners These NJ Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners
These NJ Schools Named 2022 Blue Ribbon Winners Nine New Jersey schools were named 2022 Blue Ribbon winners. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, a part of the United States Department of Education, announces hundreds of recipients of the award each year. The award was created to recognize schools that are considered outstanding, and the winners are honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, where schools receive plaques and flags. The nine New Jersey schools that received the award this year are listed below, along with links to the Blue Ribbon overview of each: Center Grove School in Randolph Township Cliffside Park Schoo…
Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service
Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service The Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department has announced the passing of a devoted and beloved former Chief, who served with the department for over 60 years, officials say. Officials announced that retired Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe passed away, on Monday, Sept. 12, according to the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department. With the heaviest of hearts, and the deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe (ret.) pic.twitter.com/kBXc6QLiBo — Takoma Park VFD (@tpvfd) September 11, 2022 "Chief Jarboe served Takoma Park for over 60 years, from frontline firefighter to C…
Fairfield County Community Mourns Death Of Popular, Longtime School Board Member Fairfield County Community Mourns Death Of Popular, Longtime School Board Member
Fairfield County Community Mourns Death Of Popular, Longtime School Board Member The sudden death of a popular leader and member of the Board of Education has stunned one Fairfield County community. Norwalk Public Schools announced on Wednesday, Sept. 22, that longtime school board member Mike Barbis died unexpectedly. "The Norwalk Board of Education and Norwalk Public Schools are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Mike Barbis," the district said. A member of the Board of Education since 2011, the district said Barbis, was "a passionate and knowledgeable advocate for Norwalk students and schools." During his tenure on the Board, he served as chair of the Fin…
COVID-19: College-Bound Long Island Student Latest To Earn Scholarship In Vax Program COVID-19: College-Bound Long Island Student Latest To Earn Scholarship In Vax Program
Covid-19: College-Bound Long Island Student Latest To Earn Scholarship In Vax Program A teen on Long Island is among 10 statewide who are the latest to receive a full ride to any SUNY or CUNY school after being chosen in the second to last round of New York’s “Get a Shot to Make Your Future’ COVID vaccination campaign. Last month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state is raffling off scholarships to New Yorkers between the ages of 12 and 17 who go out and get a COVID-19 vaccine in the next several weeks. Scholarships include full tuition and board to any public college or university for the full four years for adolescents who get their shot. Among the latest w…
COVID-19: Westchester Resident Wins College Scholarship In NY Vax Incentive Program COVID-19: Westchester Resident Wins College Scholarship In NY Vax Incentive Program
Covid-19: Westchester Resident Wins College Scholarship In NY Vax Incentive Program A student in the Hudson Valley will receive a full ride to any SUNY or CUNY school he desires after being chosen as a first-round winner of New York’s “Get a Shot to Make Your Future’ COVID vaccination campaign. Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state is raffling off scholarships to New Yorkers between the ages of 12 and 17 who go out and get a COVID-19 vaccine in the next several weeks. Scholarships include full tuition and board to any public college or university for the full four years for adolescents who get their shot. Original story - COVID-19: NY Launches Co…
UMass Board of Trustees OKs In-State Tuition Freeze UMass Board of Trustees OKs In-State Tuition Freeze
UMass Board of Trustees OKs In-State Tuition Freeze All in-state and most out-of-state students at University of Massachusetts campuses will have their tuition frozen during the upcoming academic year. On Wednesday, April 14, the UMass Board of Trustees voted to approve President Marty Meehan’s proposal, which will mark the second-straight year that tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate and graduate students were frozen. “We recognize the very real challenges that our students and their families continue to face due to the pandemic and we are committed to doing everything within our control to lessen the burden while als…
This South Jersey District Struggles To Keep Public Schools Open This South Jersey District Struggles To Keep Public Schools Open
This South Jersey District Struggles To Keep Public Schools Open City of Camden officials say they can no longer afford to teach less than 6,350 students at 19 different schools, in a district that used to educate nearly double that. When the state took over the Camden school system in 2013 after years of poor student performance and low graduation rates, the district enrolled more than 11,000 students in more than two dozen buildings. Thousands of students have since chosen to enroll in publicly-funded charter schools. The city’s eight charter schools enroll 4,188 students, while 12 Renaissance schools have 5,449 students. Now, state-appointed Sup…
Chief Of CT Schools To Join President-Elect Biden's Cabinet As Education Secretary, Reports Say Chief Of CT Schools To Join President-Elect Biden's Cabinet As Education Secretary, Reports Say
Chief Of CT Schools To Join President-Elect Biden's Cabinet As Education Secretary, Reports Say Connecticut Chief of Schools Miguel Cardona is expected to head south to Washington, D.C. to serve in President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet as Education Secretary in a meteoric two-year rise to national prominence. The appointment of Cardona, a lifelong resident of Meriden, could be officially announced as soon as sometime on Tuesday, Dec. 22. The Washington Post first reported last week that Cardona, Lily Eskelsen Garcia, who was president of the National Education Association for six years, and Leslie T. Fenwick, the dean emeritus of the Howard University School of Education and a…
Schools Should Not Close Due To A Single COVID-19 Infection, Says CT Gov. Lamont Schools Should Not Close Due To A Single COVID-19 Infection, Says CT Gov. Lamont
Schools Should Not Close Due To A Single Covid-19 Infection, Says CT Gov. Lamont Isolated incidents of COVID-19 should not be enough, by themselves, to close a school, said Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont. Since public schools began the fall semester at the start of September, a number of facilities have closed for a day or two to decontaminate the buildings following the discovery of COVID-19 infections. Since Sept. 1, the Connecticut public education districts that have closed individual buildings temporarily due to COVID-19  include Bridgeport, East Hartford, Manchester, Naugatuck, New Milford, Somers, Wallingford, Waterbury, Westbrook, and West Have…
Schools Should Not Close Due To A Single COVID-19 Infection, Says CT Gov. Lamont Schools Should Not Close Due To A Single COVID-19 Infection, Says CT Gov. Lamont
Schools Should Not Close Due To A Single Covid-19 Infection, Says CT Gov. Lamont Isolated incidents of COVID-19 should not be enough, by themselves, to close a school, said Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont. Since public schools began the fall semester at the start of September, a number of facilities have closed for a day or two to decontaminate the buildings following the discovery of COVID-19 infections. Since Sept. 1, the Connecticut public education districts that have closed individual buildings temporarily due to COVID-19  include Bridgeport, East Hartford, Manchester, Naugatuck, New Milford, Somers, Wallingford, Waterbury, Westbrook, and West Have…
Hartford Students Get New Back To School Schedule Following Cyber Attack Hartford Students Get New Back To School Schedule Following Cyber Attack
Hartford Students Get New Back To School Schedule Following Cyber Attack Many Hartford public education students will be starting school today - one day later than anticipated following a cyber attack on the district. The Hartford School District will have students return to school in phases this week now that the computer system has been restored, according to a letter to the school community on Sept. 8. The district has about 20,000 students. On Wed., Sept. 9, grades 3-5, 7, and 9 will return. On Thurs., Sept. 10, grades Pre-K-2, 6, 8, and 10-12 (group A) will go back to school On Fri. Sept. 11, anyone who hasn’t gone back yet in grades Pre-K-9, and grades 1…
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Westchester District Owed Millions In State Aid Westchester District Owed Millions In State Aid
Westchester District Owed Millions In State Aid White Plains Schools finds itself among the 400 districts in New York State owed millions in Foundation Aid which pays for mental health personnel like social workers. New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) President Andy Pallotta said the state owes school districts $3.4 billion, with White Plains owed $12.8 million in Foundation Aid. In February he testified at the joint legislative budget hearing on K-12 education that schools statewide need a significant new investment from the state to address issues that range from a lack of social workers to staffing shortages to the loss of critical…