Mickleton
Mickleton, NJ · Education
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Courier Post
Tragic death fuels push for homeschool wellness checks
A Paulsboro girl's death from violent abuse shows the need for mandatory wellness checks for home-schooled children, two South Jersey legislators say. But a homeschooling group argues the measure would improperly stigmatize thousands of families across the state. It's calling instead for stronger enforcement of existing child-protection measures. The dispute has flared after the Oct. 13 death of 9-year-old Maya Thomas due to violent abuse at the alleged hands of her mother and stepfather. The local legislators say annual home visits would alert authorities to children trapped inside violent homes. "This child and her [4-year-old brother] were simply kept from society," state Senator John Burzichelli said at an Oct. 16 vigil near Maya's former home, a dilapidated house next to a school on Swedesboro Avenue. "And society will protect the child if it knows about the child." ‘“Bad people always do bad things," he said, "but we can’t make it easy for bad people to do bad things." The bill would require annual health and wellness checks for home-schooled children. The inspections would be carried out by a counselor, nurse or social worker employed by the local school district. The measure also would give parents and guardians “an opportunity to
Main Line Media News
Alexander addresses ‘imposters’ comment at Norristown school board meeting
WEST NORRITON — The Norristown Area School Board work session Monday appeared to pick up where last month’s meeting left off. School board member Jordan Alexander addressed remarks he made at the conclusion of the late September meeting concerning alleged “imposters of our community” speaking at school board meetings.
Chalkbeat
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NBC Philadelphia
Lindenwold Middle School closes after fan heater issue activates fire alarm
Lindenwold Middle School was closed Thursday after an electrical issue caused by a fan heater triggered the fire alarm, according to the Lindenwold Fire Department. The middle school in Camden County closed as a precaution after firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the school early Thursday. When first responders arrived, they noticed smoke in the stairwell and a burning odor.
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Meet 2026 National Teacher of the Year Leon Smith
For Leon Smith—the 2026 National Teacher of the Year—teaching starts with curiosity, a question and a closer look at the evidence. For him, it’s an opportunity for students to learn the importance of critical thinking. Whether he is teaching history or coaching basketball, Smith helps young people...
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KYW News Radio
Some Penn Wood High sports reinstated amid misconduct investigation
Some fall sports are coming back to Penn Wood High School in Lansdowne, Delaware County. The William Penn School District announced last week that all middle and high school athletics had been suspended due to an investigation into an alleged incident.
philadelphia.today
La Salle College High School’s Final Scholarship/Entrance Exam Set for Oct. 24
Eighth-grade boys seeking a scholarship to La Salle College High School have one more chance. The Montgomery County school on Cheltenham Ave. in Wyndmoor will hold its second and final Scholarship Entrance Exam on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 a.m. The exam is required of every applicant entering ninth grade...
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Cheltenham students, staff are undergoing a variety of trainings in response to football program’s hazing incidents, The Inquirer reports
The Cheltenham School District said it has received legal findings from Leigh Dalton, a lawyer hired by the district to conduct a review of policies following hazing incidents during the 2025 season, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Interim Superintendent Chris McGinley said that the lawyer’s findings include specific changes to “more...
South Jersey Media
NJ.com
Senior leads West Deptford to narrow victory over Middle Township
West Deptford edged Middle Township 3-2 in a regular season girls soccer match in Westville. Adaya Tighe led the offensive effort for West Deptford with two goals. Ella Simko added one goal and one assist for three points. Addison Fronza and Madison Cowan each contributed an assist. West Deptford (6-10-1)...
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Prepping for Preps '26-27: Mount St. Joseph (Girls)
(Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)
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DELCO.Today
La Salle College High School’s Final Scholarship/Entrance Exam Set for Oct. 24
Eighth-grade boys seeking a scholarship to La Salle College High School have one more chance. The Montgomery County school on Cheltenham Ave. in Wyndmoor will hold its second and final Scholarship Entrance Exam on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 a.m. The exam is required of every applicant entering ninth grade...