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Principal of elite NYC school wants probe over dead mouse found on secretary’s desk
The principal suspects a dirty rat. Ana De Jesus, principal of Queens HS for the Sciences at York College — one of the city’s nine, elite specialized high schools — has asked the Special Commissioner of Investigation to look into whether “someone” put a dead mouse next to the school secretary’s computer mouse, staffers told The Post. In a May 22 email to the QHSS staff, De Jesus said the secretary found the lifeless rodent on her mousepad that morning: DOE hired ex-‘Intifada High’ principal’s group for staff workshops on Israel-Hamas war “I even saw it myself when I came into work,” the principal said, forwarding...
Paramus HS Seniors Decide What's Next on "Decision Day"
PARAMUS, NJ - With graduation coming up on Thursday, June 20, the district's seniors are being celebrated in their final days in high school, including those who have decided what they're going to do after they flip their caps in the air. On June 4, 2024, members of Paramus High School’s Class of 2024 joined together for "Decision Day" to celebrate where their journeys will take them after high school graduation.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Seniors were encouraged to wear apparel that reflects their plans for next year, whether attending college, joining the military, or entering the workforce. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newark Schools Spent $50K for ‘Superintendent’s Staff Fun Day’
NEWARK — The invoice shows a menu with “bar service” of two domestic beers and one imported beer on tap as included in the price. The Newark Public Schools spent $50,238.50 on a “Superintendent’s Staff Fun Day” held June 1 at Forest Lodge, an elegant wedding venue in Warren, according to the bill detailing payment for 275 adults and 140 children.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The bill shows line items of a “DJ/Emcee with 2 Recreation Directors and Prizes,” and four “Inflatable Carnival Booths,” along with a payment for a police officer on-site...
VOTE for the North Jersey Girls Team of the Year
After another thrilling year of high school sports in North Jersey, it's time to look back on the top team performances. The Girls Team of the Year award will be handed out at the North Jersey High School Sports Awards show on June 28. ...
DOE hired ex-‘Intifada High’ principal’s group for staff workshops on Israel-Hamas war
The city Department of Education has inexplicably tapped a group headed by the notorious former “Intifada High” principal to lead school-staff workshops on handling the Israel-Hamas war in the classroom, infuriated teachers told The Post. Debbie Almontaser now pulls in hundreds of thousands of dollars in city contracts with her consulting firm Bridging Cultures Group, which on June 6 led professional development training sessions at at least 10 city public schools, teachers said. In a workshop titled “Facilitating Courageous Conversations,” a pair of Jewish and Muslim facilitators discussed lesson plans for how to teach and guide students on discussing the ongoing...
DeWitt Clinton senior makes tattoo program reality
A unique opportunity presents itself for students attending DeWitt Clinton High School; they can acquire a tattoo license. Clinton senior Dejaa Mitchell brought the idea to principal Pierre Orbe. Tattoo artist Carlos Ramirez has been in the industry for eight years and said students who participate in the program will...
Metro Detroit teen dancer accepted to The Julliard School
LIVONIA, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Metro Detroit teen overcomes obstacles to achieve his dream of being accepted into The Juilliard School. "At first didn’t even know I wanted to go to college, I’m like I'm just going to LA and live my life," said Arthur Gee. But...
Bulldog Strong: An Emotional and Jubilant Purple & White Day at Garfield High School
Garfield High School celebrated its annual Purple and White Day Assembly last Friday. Traditionally, it is a day of smiles and laughter as it signifies the last time the entire student body will come together to recognize and uplift each other before the senior class heads toward graduation in a few days. This year’s Purple and White Day was in doubt of happening at all following the tragic and senseless murder of student Amarr A’Shawn Murphy-Payne two weeks ago just feet from the entrance to the gym on the Garfield campus as he intervened to stop a fight between two students.
Warring NYC school board members booted from posts: ‘Unfit to serve in these roles’
Two warring parent leaders were kicked off their respective school boards Friday in the first such action under a city complaint process created in 2021. Schools Chancellor David Banks ousted Tahj Sutton, the president of Brooklyn’s Community Education Council 14, and Maud Maron of Manhattan’s Community Education Council 2, both of whom had various complaints lodged against them. “It is a sad day when New York City Public Schools is compelled to take the actions I have ordered today but the violations committed by these two individuals have made them unfit to serve in these roles,” Banks said in a statement,...
This Week: Ridgewood Graduation
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood High School will bid goodbye to an outstanding class of seniors on Wednesday for graduation. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Monday, June 17 Army Corps of Engineers Meeting, 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 131 N Maple Avenue, Sydney V. Stoldt, Jr. Court Room 4th Floor, Ridgewood DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Wednesday, June 19 Village Hall Closed for Juneteenth Ridgewood High School Graduation, 5 - 7 p.m. Ridgewood High School For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Saturday Blurbs: Interesting Little Stories From the Past Week
A groundbreaking ceremony for Hudson County Community College’s new Center for Student Success will take place at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at 2 Enos Pl., Jersey City. The new 11-story building will be multipurpose, and will have classrooms, offices, a gym, and a theater. Hudson County Executive Craig Guy says, “This project will serve thousands of students here at Hudson County Community College. The HCCC Center for Student Success will be the epicenter of study, creativity, activity, and collaboration between students and the surrounding communities.”
Fairfield Teachers' Union and Board of Education Remain at Impasse Over Contract
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- In the midst of teacher contract negotiations, the Fairfield Education Association (FEA) teachers’ union and the Fairfield Board of Education (BOE) are at an impasse. Board member Joe Fede said at Thursday’s BOE meeting that money isn’t the issue with the impasse, but he did not say what it was. Fede is not on the negotiation team. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fairfield schools have experienced changes that have affected the climate of the district. Seasoned teachers have rapidly left the school district for better paying jobs and a better working environment. Because of limited space, fifth-grade classes are now...
An NJCU Graduate on a Mission to Spread Good Will Through Music
Ed Hardy always felt an attachment to music but it wasn’t until he enrolled in New Jersey City University’s music program that he began to realize he had the chops to go the distance. “I knew from the age of 8, I wanted to be a professional musician,”...
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