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Update: New Jersey Public Schools Among Top 5 In The Nation
NJ Lands In Top 5 Public Schools Systems In America. New Jersey is not only in the Top 5 public school systems in America, Jersey is ranked 4th in the Nation overall for public school systems. According to a recent Patch article, "New Jersey public schools are among the best in the country, according to a new analysis from WalletHub that took performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials into consideration. After comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics, WalletHub determined that New Jersey public schools are No. 4 in the nation overall."
NJ overrules Jackson school board, adopts budget despite huge cuts, tax hike
JACKSON — Less than one week after school board members rejected the district's budget over its inclusion of "unthinkable cuts" required to make ends meet, the state Department of Education overruled them and forced the budget into place. The district's fiscal monitor, Carole Knopp-Morris, overruled the board's unanimous decision on Tuesday and...
New Jersey’s Oldest All-Black School Building to Become a Museum Celebrating Black History
The oldest school building in New Jersey may soon become a museum to celebrate its Black history. Located in Newark, the 179-year-old State Street Public School is the only remaining location of the city’s former school for Black students, as well as the home of the first Black principal in the city’s school system. Although the school has been vacant for decades, officials still aim to turn the building into a place where people can gather to learn more about its Black history. “At some point in time you have to preserve what you can,” said Marian Bolden, who has led the efforts...
Back to School Extravaganza: Help us fill school backpacks!
The New Jersey State Museum is participating in Trenton Public School’s Back to School Extravaganza on August 30. During this event, partners will provide on the spot health services, community resources and backpacks filled with new school supplies. In advance of the event, the school district is holding a school supply drive in to fill the backpacks that will be distributed.
High school student to host food drive for FSA at Giant in Langhorne
Family Service Association of Bucks County announced that 17-year-old Romeo Angelini, a senior at Neshaminy High School, will host a food drive this Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., outside Giant Grocery Store in Langhorne. “This event promises to be a heartwarming community effort by an incredible...
Free FAFSA help now available in New Jersey
💲 Many students are still struggling to complete financial aid forms. 💲 Ongoing problems threaten to keep students from enrolling in higher education. If you are among the tens of thousands of students and parents in New Jersey who have been frustrated with the process of applying for college aid, help is coming.
New Hope Historical Society awards Francis Curley Scholarship
Aiden Gormley, a graduating senior from New Hope-Solebury High School, is the 2024 recipient of the New Hope Historical Society’s (NHHS) Francis Curley Memorial Scholarship. In the fall, Gormley plans to attend Penn State-Schreyer Honors College. He was selected to receive this year’s award based on his outstanding achievements, community activities and love of history.
Abington high school teacher leads group of alumni & current students on service-learning trip to Senegal
The Abington School District shared today that high school teacher Danielle Lips led a group of alumni and current students to Senegal, West Africa to build a new school for the village children. The group included alumni students Caroline Cook, John Ford, Molly Stevenson, Abby Cassidy and Sophia Diaz, along...
@Victory_Events girls’ recruit: Bensalem 2025 ATT DeCaro commits to Millersville
Bensalem 2025 attack Carmen DeCaro has committed to play Division II lacrosse at Millersville University. Lacrosse honors: 2024 US National Tournament Team Philly, 2024 SOL All-League, Philly Burbs “Top Player in Bucks County” Nominee, Philly Burbs “Top Junior in Bucks County” Nominee, Presidents Cup Player to Watch, Champions Cup Player to Watch, NXT Continental Cup Player to Watch.
Salus at Drexel University names 2024 Alumni of the Year Award recipients
Salus at Drexel University in Elkins Park announced today that Brian Urban, AuD ‘06 (above right), has been named the 2024 Audiology Alumni of the Year for Osborne Audiology. Urban was honored alongside Alumni of the Year awardees from other Salus/Drexel programs at the annual recognition reception on June...
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