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At This New Jersey School, You Learn to Carve and Burn Designs Into Wood

Twelve years. That is how long one student has kept returning to a single New Jersey classroom to turn plain blocks of wood into art. The lessons start with something surprisingly humble. Before anyone carves a single curve, they learn how to sharpen their tools. Then come the gouges, the...

Wayne, NJ · 5d

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Top 20 Middle Schools in New Jersey for 2027: See Which Towns Made the List

U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Middle Schools rankings are out, and New Jersey’s top 20 runs from city schools in Jersey City, Newark, and Paterson to small Shore boroughs like Avon, Spring Lake, and Little Silver, showing the true expanse of New Jersey’s robust education system.

New Jersey · 12h

New York Post

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NYC’s public-schools system is now officially a $45 billion scandal factory

If its other failings weren’t maddening enough, now the $45 billion city Department of Education is hiring obvious psychos to work with kids and paying “principals” $200,000 to run nonexistent schools. Sayed Mohassib allegedly slaughtered jogger Katie Suarez near the Belt Parkway in Bath Beach Oct. 30; he claims he found himself sitting on a nearby bench, drenched in blood but with no knowledge of why. Scariest of all, he was then working as a substitute paraprofessional at PS 200, a position of trust and responsibility helping young children. Sayed Mohassib leaves the 62nd Precinct after being charged with murder on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. William Farrington for NY Post Chilling photos reveal disturbing tattoos, gun necklace on ex-cop turned school aide accused of killing NYC jogger Did anyone check his background? After a red-flag few weeks with the NYPD, he joined the Marines only to get discharged on psychiatric grounds , then be rejected for reinstatement as a cop — and that very same day win transport to Bellevue because of his erratic behavior. In 2024, cops took him to Coney Island Hospital after he threatened to “chop” his mother and sister into pieces. NYC educator’s murder charge: Letters

New York, NY · 17h

classicnewyorkhistory.com

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25 Famous New Yorkers You Didn’t Know Graduated From Harvard University

Harvard University sits in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hundreds of miles from the streets of New York City and the towns and villages of New York State. Yet there is a remarkable New York story within its alumni history. Students who grew up in Brooklyn apartments, on Long Island, in the Bronx, beside the Hudson River, and in Upstate cities traveled to Harvard and later became presidents, scientists, writers, actors, judges, and business leaders. Some are so strongly identified with New York that their college years in Massachusetts are easy to overlook.

New York, NY · 6d

The 74

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NYC’s Enrollment Free Fall Leaves Mamdani and Samuels With a Small Schools Crisis

Nearly a year into his administration, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not shared a vision for addressing many of the pressing challenges facing the New York City school system. One of the most urgent is the small schools crisis, driven by years of declining enrollment. It’s a crisis that past administrations have allowed to fester — […]

New York, NY · 3d

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The College Admissions Conversations That Can Change A Student’s Chances

A strong relationship between a school counselor and an admissions officer can put important context in front of decision-makers. But not every counselor has the time or access to build one. When I was a college counselor at Montclair Kimberley Academy in New Jersey, I got to know Kent Jones,...

Montclair, NJ · 1d

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New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions

East High/World of Inquiry beat defending New York high school football state champion Monroe over the weekend in playoff action. Hours later, it was disqualified from the postseason. A massive brawl erupted after the final play of the game. It will end both teams’ pursuit of a title. The two foes met for a Section […] The post New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions appeared first on BroBible.

Rochester, NY · 2d

The Township Journal

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Students earn new black belt ranks under Master Ken

Eleven students earned new black belt ranks Saturday, Nov. 7, after completing seven weeks of specialized training under Master Ken. The training included the traditional egg challenge and fasting. All 11 students demonstrated dedication, discipline and perseverance throughout the process. Those earning first-degree black belts were Matthew Ciccone of Lafayette,...

Hamburg, NJ · 1d

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Mendham High School’s 2026 Homecoming Dance

On October 10th, 2026, Mendham High School hosted a Homecoming dance. This dance allowed all students who attended Mendham High School to come. In order to get into the event, students had to have a signed code of conduct, along with a signed permission slip. After being checked in at the front table, students were then able to join their peers in the main gym. The event itself had tables, a photo booth, and DJ in the main gym. The main gym had also been filled with decorations, mainly regarding the lighting. In the small gym, snacks were provided, along with more tables that allowed students to sit and eat if they had desired a break from dancing.

Mendham, NJ · 1d

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Kearny HS sophomores turn history into gratitude

Sophomore students in U.S. History 1 classes at Kearny High School are turning classroom lessons on historical military service into a tangible act of gratitude. Spearheaded by social studies teacher Trisha Hoehe-Grosch, approximately 100 students are participating in a specialized writing initiative to honor United States veterans, active-duty troops and wounded warriors.

Kearny, NJ · 1d

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Phillipsburg football rocks East Orange to reach fifth straight final

This article was updated with more information. EAST ORANGE – The Phillipsburg High School football team used some razzle and dazzle but mostly stuck to its go-to formula — power running and stout defense — in a 31-13 win over East Orange in the NJSIAA North 2 Group 5 semifinals at Paul Robeson Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7. The third-seeded Stateliners will host next week’s sectional final Friday night against No. 4-seeded Passaic Tech, which upset top-seeded Elizabeth 35-0 in the other semifinal. Phillipsburg (8-2) seeks its third consecutive title and is playing in its fifth straight sectional final. The Liners got there behind three Shane Moore touchdown runs of 6, 1 and 38 yards as P’burg opened a 21-6 lead at halftime. “Just overall, a great effort for our guys,” Phillipsburg coach Frank Duffy said. “I said run the football, make the quarterback uncomfortable and be great in special teams. Do something special. We did that. That was the recipe for success today.” Old Bridge football forces 5 turnovers, shuts out Williamstown 35-0 Football playoff roundup for Big Central Conference, local Central NJ Duffy said it was important to establish the run game early and to take East Orange

Phillipsburg, NJ · 3d

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Hudson County Post-Game: Harrison Dominates High School Soccer, College Hoops Is Back And More

Pedro Barreto Reis (10) of Harrison hoists the trophy after winning the Hudson County boys soccer final between Harrison and Kearny at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. (Mile Djordjiovski / For NJ.com) Co-founder Adrienne J. Romero contributed to this reporting. Several teams have...

Hudson County, NJ · 2d

The Township Journal

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Lenape Valley girls soccer builds foundation for future with 15-win season

It was not just a winning season, but indeed a productive one as a bright future awaits the Lenape Valley High School girls soccer program. “Our County game against Delaware Valley and our two (NJSIAA) State games stand out,’’ Lenape Valley head coach Mark Griff said. “Delaware Valley took us to penalty kicks and when you have two freshmen and a sophomore step up under all that pressure and score it truly shows their character.

Stanhope, NJ · 1d

Daily Voice

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Two Bergen Students Earn $1,000 Scholarships

Two Bergen Community College students have earned $1,000 scholarships through Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), an honor society for students attending colleges that award associate degrees. TianaMarie Allen, president of Bergen’s PTK chapter, was named a 2026 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Fellow PTK m…

Paramus, NJ · 1d

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Warren County Community College Students Gain Insight About Future Pathways at College Fair

A record number of students from Warren County Community College took a step to better plan for their future by participating in the college’s Fall Career and Transfer Fair, gaining an opportunity to visit with representatives from 30 employers, colleges, and the armed services. The fair each spring and...

Warren, NJ · 1d

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Hackettstown High School marching band finishes third at national championships after undefeated season

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — The Hackettstown High School Tiger Marching Band capped its 2026 season with a third-place finish at the national championships Saturday, Nov. 7, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, following an undefeated regular season and its second consecutive state championship. The 43-member band earned a score of 92.20...

Hackettstown, NJ · 1d

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Parents invited to drug awareness presentation at Watchung Hills Regional High School

WARREN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — Parents and guardians are invited to attend a drug and alcohol awareness presentation at Watchung Hills Regional High School on Wednesday, Nov. 11, aimed at helping adults recognize potential signs of substance use among children and teenagers. The interactive presentation, titled “Hidden in...

Warren, NJ · 1d

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PHOTOS: Passaic football ends season with win over Hudson Catholic

The Passaic football team defeated Hudson Catholic, 32-19, at Lincoln Park in Jersey City on Oct. 29 to wrap up an up-and-down season with a 4-6 record. Prep’s Edwin Hidalgo showed this game with 165 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries and threw a 67-yard TD pass. Sophomore Shakim Dennis added 72 rushing yards with one touchdown. Ryan Valdez dominated the defense, having 16 total tackles and one sack.

Passaic, NJ · 1d

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Hudson electeds take initial steps for capital improvements at HCCC & HCST

The Hudson County Board of Commissioners introduced two ordinances to support yearly capital improvements at both the county college and county vocational school district last week. Both ordinances were unanimously (9-0) introduced by the board on Thursday. The first ordinance is a bond ordinance that would provide for capital improvement...

Hudson County, NJ · 1d

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St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ nickname

St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its “Johnnies” nickname. The lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Minnesota says the private Catholic university in Collegeville has been calling its students and athletic teams Johnnies since at least 1900.

Queens, NY · 2d

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