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Five northwest New Jersey school districts awarded tutoring grants
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (383+ words) TRENTON, N. J. " Five school districts in northwest New Jersey will receive state funding to expand high-impact tutoring programs under a nearly $7. 5 million grant initiative announced by the New Jersey Department of Education. The funding, awarded through the third round of the…...
Gov. Sherrill proposes doubling funding for high-impact tutoring in New Jersey schools
15+ hour, 46+ min ago (351+ words) FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Somerset County) " Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday highlighted a proposal to double state funding for high-impact tutoring programs, a move that would expand the initiative to nearly 100 additional school districts and reach thousands more students across New Jersey....
Vernon High School marching band performs in New York City, Florida
22+ hour, 56+ min ago (351+ words) VERNON TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Sussex County) " The Vernon Township High School Marching Band represented the community at two high-profile events during the 2025-26 school year, performing in New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade and at Walt Disney World in Florida. This spring…...
New Jersey prosecutors association offers five scholarships for law students, law enforcement officers
3+ day, 19+ min ago (205+ words) NEW JERSEY " The County Prosecutor's Association of New Jersey Foundation is accepting applications for five scholarships designed to support law students, graduate students and law enforcement officers pursuing higher education. The organization announced that each scholarship is a one-year grant…...
Sussex County Community College to hold electrical lineworker program info session
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (152+ words) NEWTON, N. J. (Sussex County) " Sussex County Community College will hold an information session June 23 for students interested in its electrical lineworker program. The session is scheduled for 9 to 10: 30 a. m. at the Mc Guire Technical Education Center, 47 Main St. in Newton. College officials…...
Bill encouraging coordinated spring break schedules among New Jersey school districts advances
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (197+ words) TRENTON, N. J. " Legislation aimed at helping New Jersey school districts better align spring break schedules advanced Tuesday before the Senate Education Committee. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Patrick Diegnan and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, would require the state commissioner of…...
Operation Lifesaver opens applications for rail transit safety education grants
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (224+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " Operation Lifesaver Inc. has opened the application period for its Rail Transit Safety Education Grants program, making $140, 000 available to support rail safety education and public awareness initiatives nationwide. The competitive grant program is funded with support from the Federal…...
Montclair State University selected to operate NJ PBS beginning July 1
1+ week, 26+ min ago (294+ words) MONTCLAIR TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Essex County) " Montclair State University has been selected as the new programming and management operator of New Jersey's public television stations, state officials announced Wednesday. Under the agreement, Montclair will assume management of NJ PBS on July 1, replacing…...
Sauickie, Dunn back bill to boost aid for Highlands, Pinelands school districts
1+ week, 1+ day ago (483+ words) TRENTON, N. J. " Assemblyman Alex Sauickie and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn testified Monday before the Senate Education Committee in support of legislation that would provide additional state aid to school districts in municipalities subject to Highlands and Pinelands development restrictions. The proposal, a…...
Commissioner Van Doren honors Hunterdon Polytech seniors at awards ceremony
1+ week, 2+ day ago (301+ words) RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Hunterdon County) " Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun Van Doren joined school officials, educators, families and students May 26 to celebrate the achievements of the Hunterdon County Polytech Academies Class of 2026 during the Senior Awards Ceremony at Voorhees High School. Van…...