EDUCATION

The East Ramapo Central School District has faced accusations of mismanagement for years. The landmark legislation is a Hail Mary attempt to stop the East Ramapo Central School District from shutting down in September. [ more › ]

Here are the high school box scores for events involving North Jersey teams for May 31-June 1. This file will be updated all night long. Saturday June 1 Softball North 1,...

Every week during the school year, North Jersey school districts nominate outstanding students for recognition in The Record and on NorthJersey.com.  The poll opens Mondays at 5 a.m. and closes Thursdays at 5 p.m. On Fridays, we announce the top two vote-getters as students of the week, featuring their stories online and in print in...

Parents of students at Fort Lee High School are demanding an investigation into a history lesson that they claim is biased against Israel and sugarcoats Hamas as a "Palestinian political party and armed resistance movement".

  BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Graduation from college marks an important phase in a person's life.    Certainly, it represents four years of hard work, and a commitment to the rigors of study and the endeavor of finishing a goal, and beginning a new phase of life.   Alexandra 'Lexi' Corio, the youngest of three children born to Heather and Joe Corio, and a 2020 graduate of Bloomfield High School, earned her bachelor's degree from William Paterson University earlier this May.    Lexi was a tremendous softball player during her years at Bloomfield High. From 2017-2019, she never missed a start as the Bengals pitcher, striking...

PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Alliance has launched it 2024 Apprenticeship Program (PAAP), designed for rising juniors and seniors from Paterson high schools. The summer program aims to provide valuable employment opportunities while exposing students to various career paths within the public and nonprofit sectors. Each summer, 10 selected students participate in a seven-week paid apprenticeship that not only introduces them to different career options but also equips them with essential life skills. The program kicks off with a comprehensive orientation covering workplace behavior, job readiness, financial literacy, and college preparedness. Throughout the apprenticeship, each student works with a nonprofit member of the Paterson Alliance, gaining hands-on experience in a real workplace environment.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At the end of the program, students present a PowerPoint presentation detailing their experiences at the Paterson Alliance’s August membership meeting. This presentation showcases the talents and potential of Paterson’s youth, providing an inspiring glimpse into their future prospects. The Paterson Alliance encourages the community to spread the word about this opportunity. Rising high school juniors and seniors looking for a meaningful and enriching summer experience can apply for the program here.  For more local news, visit TAPinto.net

THIELLS — If you are Albertus Magnus and you see second baseman Maddie Geary on third base, you can feel comfortable saying she's coming in to score. That was the situation in the bottom of the eighth inning as senior shortstop Allie Falesto stepped to the plate with a berth for the program's first ever NYSPHSAA Class B state final four on the line at North Rockland.

The first three rounds of the state tournament certainly produced their share of dramatic wins and standout individual performances. Up next: sectional championships. The finals for public schools are scheduled for Monday, June 3, and group semifinals on Wednesday, June 5, with the ultimate goal of reaching the state finals on Saturday, June 8 at Veterans Park in Mercer County. Every pitch, every at-bat takes on added significance as the field gets whittled down.

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Two Ridgewood students were awarded degrees at the College of the Holy Cross' commencement on Friday, May 24. Ridgewood natives Matthew Curtis and Kieran Corcoran (who graduated Magna Cum Laude) were both rewarded for their hard work with bachelors degrees.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Dr. Laurie Leshin, director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and former president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute delivered this year's address to the Class of 2024 and received an honorary "So this is my challenge to you, Class of 2024 - to dare mighty things together," said Leshin. "You certainly inherit an imperfect world. A planet, a society, with flaws. But I have faith in you. "You have the vision. You have the intelligence and the drive. And if you can you think big, pursue audacious ideas, and do so with passion and commitment, mind-blowing things are possible." Read more Education news from around RIdgewood here:  Ridgewood Student Completes Data Aggregation Marketing Project Ridgewood Resident Graduates from Governor's STEM Scholars Program Benjamin Franklin Middle School Students Honor Veterans with Visit from Ridgewood's American Legion 53 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Students at Stony Point Elementary School in Albemarle County use what they’ve learned innovatively and highlight those efforts with Quest Fest. This allowed students to express their creative skills and practice public speaking. Each class had its own theme for other students and parents to...