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LETTER: Jersey City BOE pres. 'should be stripped of her duties' after recent actions
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (773+ words) In a letter to the editor, Jersey City resident Karla Oliva argues that Board of Education President Noemi Velazquez "should be stripped of her duties" after recent actions. My name is Karla Oliva and I'm writing to you today as…...
Guy working with Hudson stakeholders for compromise on potential HCST tuition fees
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (523+ words) Hudson County Executive Craig Guy says he's working toward a compromise with stakeholders over potential municipal tuition fees for the Hudson County Schools of Technology which would be roughly $6,000 per student. By Dan Israel/Hudson County View "As far as…...
Op-Ed: Do Jersey City children have the right to go to school near home?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (713+ words) In an editorial, Jersey City resident and Public School No. 16 parent Jeremy Ng questions if local children have the right to go to school near where they live. Downtown Jersey City is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in the…...
Kearny elementary and middle schools host Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
2+ week, 6+ day ago (155+ words) The elementary and middle schools in Kearny hosted a Crossing Guard Appreciation Day to recognize some of the men and women who help keep their students safe. "Together, these partnerships help reinforce an important message: safety is a shared responsibility,…...
HCCC president earns trailblazer in higher education award from academia magazine
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (305+ words) Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Christopher Reber will be recognized as the "2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education Award" from the Insight Into Academia Magazine. "I am exceedingly grateful to my colleagues and community partners for collaborating with me and…...
Solomon selects Dr. Dia Bryant as the Jersey City deputy mayor for education
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (397+ words) Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has selected Dr. Dia Bryant, the former executive director of The Education Trust'New York. as the deputy mayor for education. "Every child in Jersey City deserves a bright future, and that starts with schools that…...
NJEA and NEA endorse Congressman Rob Menendez for a third term
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (339+ words) The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and the National Education Association (NEA) are endorsing U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8) for a third term. "NJEA is proud to stand behind NEA's endorsement of Rep. Menendez. He is a strong advocate for public education…...
North Bergen BOE appoints Lorgia Hector trustee following death of Luis Diaz
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) The North Bergen Board of Education appointed Lorgia Hector as their latest trustee at last week's meeting following the death of Luis Diaz in December, who served in the volunteer role for over 20 years. "I am honored to join the…...
Ex-Hudson County Prep school psychologist alleges HCST fired her due to racism
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (743+ words) A former Hudson County Prep school psychologist is suing the Hudson County Schools of Technology, alleging her termination was the result of racial discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, tortious interference, and more. Marisol Lopez, who is Dominican and received a…...
HCCC expands Gateway to Innovation with $150k Bank of America foundation grant
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (359+ words) Hudson County Community College has expanded their Gateway to Innovation program with a $150,000 Bank of America Charitable Foundation grant. "We are profoundly grateful to Bank of America Charitable Foundation for this investment in our Gateway to Innovation program. The funding…...