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NJ governor steps in after school district shockingly runs out of money
EAST ORANGE — It’s a rocky, uncertain time for teachers and students of Essex County. Schools Superintendent Christopher Irving said the district is unexpectedly facing a $25 million deficit. If no moves are made, he expects his district to run out of funds by May, according to New Jersey 101.5.
East Orange School District violated state regulations, N.J. DOE says
EAST ORANGE, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Education says the East Orange School District violated state regulations.According to East Orange City Hall, 71 in-school staff members and four district employees are being laid off, and 18 employees are retiring or moving to new assignments. This is all due to a $25 million budget shortfall.In a statement Tuesday, the DOE says the district failed to promptly notify them about the conditions behind the deficit:"East Orange School District's reports that they are experiencing a budget shortfall and must lay off staff so early in the school year raises concern. Notably,...
Newark Teachers Union, district reach tentative deal in battle over Global Studies racial report
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.The Newark Teachers Union reached a tentative settlement with the district on Monday in lawsuits demanding the release of a report detailing the racial, cultural, and religious dynamics at the Newark School of Global Studies after incidents of racial harassment surfaced in 2022.As part of the proposed deal, Newark Public Schools would ask the union to withdraw two lawsuits it filed in 2023 and 2024 without admission of liability or fault, according to a letter filed in Essex County Superior Court on Monday by Eltia...
Parsippany High Football Falls to West Side in Friday Night Game
NEWARK, NJ - The West Side High School Football team shut out Parsippany in a 34-0 victory on Friday night. The game started quietly, with both teams failing to score in the first half. West Side's defense stifled Parsippany’s offense, while Parsippany’s defense also held strong early on, leading to a scoreless tie at halftime.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn the second half, however, West Side took control. They exploded for 34 unanswered points, dominating both sides of the ball. Parsippany quarterback Kevin Regan completed 10 of 18 passes for 63 yards but threw four interceptions. Their running game also faltered, with the team managing only 42 rushing yards on 16 attempts.Mathew Parker led Parsippany’s receiving corps with two catches for 32 yards, but their offense failed to find the end zone. Defensively, Parsippany put up a solid effort in the first half, with Omar Amin recording eight total tackles, while Lukas Grippo and Dante Mauriello added six tackles each.With the win, West Side improves to 3-5 on the season, while Parsippany remains at 0-7. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Nutley Wrestling Community Embraces High School Grappler After Dad Marc DellaVolpe's Death
DellaVolpe, 47, of Nutley, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 17. "He was very supportive of his son, Louis, and traveled all over the place [for his matches]," said 10-year Nutley youth wrestling coach Michael Blanchard. Blanchard's son is the same year as DellaVolpe's son, Louis, and the two have been...
Montclair Football Snaps Losing Streak, Builds Toward States
It’s been a disappointing few weeks for the Montclair High School football team, but they hope Saturday is the start of a winning streak. The Mounties scored on the first four times that they got the ball against Barringer in route to a 46-6 win at Schools Stadium in Newark on Oct. 19.
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