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The debate about school vouchers, New Jersey Democrat George Norcross indictment
George Norcross, the South Jersey political boss is under indictment. We talk to WNYC senior reporter Nancy Solomon about what it means for Norcross, the political establishment, and Camden’s comeback. The debate over school vouchers in Pennsylvania has reignited as budget negotiations heat up in Harrisburg. Last year, Governor...
Jersey Shore schools find ways to re-engage students, and graduation rates are rising
HIGHLANDS — In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, Henry Hudson Regional School Principal Kevin McCarthy knew something had to change. About 40% of students were chronically absent, or missed more than 10% of the school year, he said. Without a serious intervention, many students risked graduating on time.
2 Short Hills Students Are Among 23 NJ-11th District Residents Attending US Service Academies
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced the 23 students from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District who have been appointed to the U.S. Service Academies and are attending the Service Academy Preparatory Schools. The Short Hills students are Avinash Uppuluri, who will attend the U.S. Naval Academy, and Matias Feoli, who will attend the U.S. Military Academy. According to a press release, "These students will begin their education and service careers this year at the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and their associated Preparatory Schools." CLICK HERE...
The easier way to get scholarships | College Connection
Students seeking college athletic scholarships often focus on NCAA sports, such as football, baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, cross country, track and field, golf, and even fencing. But there are scholarships out there, garnering less competition, for many sports offered as a club or intramural activity on campuses. College-bound students passionate about archery...
New Jersey Department of Education Awards Unity Charter School A $67,000 Grant
MORRISTOWN, NJ - In a significant boost to environmental education, Unity Charter School has been awarded a $67,000 grant by the New Jersey Department of Education. This grant, under the Climate Change Education and Resilience initiative, will see Unity Charter School partnering with the Watershed Institute and the Morris Environmental Commission to spearhead the "Sustainable Horizons: Interdisciplinary Climate Change Education" project. Established in 1998, Unity Charter School has long been a pioneer in sustainability education. The K-8 school is renowned for integrating environmental awareness into its core curriculum. The newly funded project aims to enhance this commitment...
Overall, grade-by-grade boys lacrosse season stat leaders for 2024 season
Check out the grade-by-grade, group-by-group and conference-by-conference lists below to see the season stat leaders across the state in six statistical categories: points, goals, assists, saves, ground balls and faceoffs won. These lists do not include games played in the Kirst Cup at the end of the season. *These numbers...
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