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Union County College Offers Seminars on Resume Writing and Interview Techniques By Union County College
9/2/2010

Take advantage of the post-Labor Day hiring tradition, which still promises to be fruitful despite a weakened economy. Traditionally, after people take summer vacations, they often move on to new employment, often leaving an opening for new hires. Get ready for the challenge of competing for such employment opportunities through two, non-credit seminars offered during September and October at Union County Co.... Continue | More stories

	A+: Math Matters By Jodi & James Ralston 7/1/2010 This Summer, Why Not Make Numbers Count For Your Child? Our mathematical intuition or "number sense" comes from the ability to understand math’s underlying concepts so.... Continue \| Prior columns

	Coffin's Corner for Education By Stephen Coffin 7/1/2010 Tax Expenditure Limits (TELs) Take Their Toll on Education The major question confronting New Jersey’s educational system is most likely whether the state should implement a 2.5% cap on.... Continue \| Prior columns

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	Madison Superintendent Dr. Richard Noonan Honored at Board of Education Meeting By Christy Potter Kass 9/2/2010 MADISON, NJ – In a moment described by Board President Lisa Ellis as "bittersweet," the Madison Borough Board of Education bid farewell on Tuesday night to Dr. Richard Noonan, superintendent, who has resigned his position and will be moving to Pennsyl.... Continue \| More stories



	Brain Training Center in Warren Celebrates Grand Opening; Local Family Opens LearningRx to Help Struggling Learners By LearningRx 9/2/2010 The new LearningRx "brain training" center in Warren, which provides student help proven to reduce or eliminate learning problems, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 28, 2010. Matt and Marcia Do.... Continue \| More stories



X PRIZE Foundation and LEGO Group Announce Winners in "MoonBots" Educational Contest: Team Landroids of Livingston, Named Grand Winner By MoonBots 9/2/2010 On September 1st, the X PRIZE Foundation, an educational non-profit organization that drives innovation through incentive prizes, and LEGO Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of play materials for children, announced the winners of MoonBots, a global educational contest. The competition partnered .... Continue \| More stories



	A Shiny Welcome to Westfield Students By Westfield Public Schools 9/2/2010 With the sun shining as almost 6,300 students entered the Westfield Public Schools on opening day, September 2, children and staff arrived to buildings with high gloss floors, clean desks, and trimmed lawns. Throughout the summer, custodial and maintenance crews readied 902,000 s.... Continue \| More stories



	New Westfield Teachers Welcomed and Ready By Westfield Public Schools 9/1/2010 A total of 25 new teachers and support staff as well as four new administrators were welcomed to the Westfield Public Schools at a luncheon on August 30 during participation in the New Teacher Institute, the orientation and training program for educators new to.... Continue \| More stories



	Limited Pre-K and Kindergarten Openings Remain at Learning Lab By The Learning Lab 9/1/2010 The Learning Lab has limited openings available in the afternoon Kid’s Club Kindergarten Enrichment program. The program, which runs through the school year, meets three days per week for 2 ½ hours per day. Using exciting themes and hands-on learning activities.... Continue \| More stories



	Jewish High Holy Days Begin September 8th By Temple B’nai Abraham 8/31/2010 Temple B’nai Abraham Religious School Director Janet Resnick is shown teaching incoming Aleph students Evan Marcus, Matthew Gershman, Sarah Gershman and Rachel Kurtz how to blow the Shofar (ram’s horn) to herald in the Jewish High Holy Days which begin on Wednesday, September 8. .... Continue \| More stories



Middle School Workshop at Scotch Plains Public Library By Scotch Plains Public Library 8/30/2010 On Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 PM, middle school students, and their parents and or guardians are invited to attend a workshop geared towards career exploration and planning, starting out with what you like to do (interests), what your good at (skills) and what is important to you in the workplace (work .... Continue \| More stories



	Livingston Schools: Making Do With $5 Million Less By Suzanne Wegner Reeds 8/27/2010 LIVINGSTON, NJ - On March 16th, Gov. Chris Christie announced that he was cutting 5% of the total operating budget from the state aid to schools. For the Livingston Public School District, that meant Livingston’s public schools would receive no ai.... Continue \| More stories



	Union County Youths Get a Taste of Science By County of Union 8/27/2010 Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (r) and Merck Scientist Milana Maletic (c) help Kevin Huff of Rahway make ice cream as part of a science activity provided by the Merck Institute for Science Education, during the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Unio.... Continue \| More stories



	New Staff Members To Greet Students On First Day Of School in Millburn By Millburn Public Schools 8/25/2010 There will be some new faces in place as a combination of new, re-positioned and substitute staff members greet students on Tuesday, September 7, when the seven Millburn Township Schools open for the 2010-2011 school year. New ad.... Continue \| More stories



	Surging Enrollment Combined With Budget Cuts Result in Increased Class Size in Westfield Public Schools By Carolyn Freundlich 8/25/2010 WESTFIELD, NJ - Classroom size has increased throughout the Westfield Public Schools for the 2010-2011 school year as enrollment increased to roughly 6,300 students while the number of teachers has decreased. "Our enrollment is larger th.... Continue \| More stories



Millburn Board of Education Appoints Top School District Administrators By Millburn Public Schools 8/24/2010 At the August 17 meeting of the Millburn Board of Education, Dr. Christine Burton was named as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Steve DiGeronimo was appointed as School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Dr. Burton will join the district on August 23, while M.... Continue \| More stories



	Kent Place Announces Henaz Bhatt as Director of Diversity By Kent Place School 8/23/2010 Kent Place School, an independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory day school for young women, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bloomfield resident Henaz Bhatt as the Director of Diversity, effective August 23, 2010. Bhatt, an experienc.... Continue \| More stories



	New Providence Board of Education Adopts Strategic Planning Five Year Goals; Discusses Volunteer Athletic Coaches at the High School By Daniel Eckert 8/21/2010 NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence Board of Education on Thursday night adopted eight strategic five-year goals focusing on bettering the quality of education of New Providence students. The goals, which will be in effect f.... Continue \| More stories



	Chatham Resident Kelly Boehmer Joins the The Learning Laboratory as New Tutor By The Learning Laboratory 8/20/2010 The Learning Laboratory, a tutoring and enrichment center in downtown Madison welcomes Kelly Boehmer as a new tutor. Ms. Boehmer is a resident of Chatham, New Jersey. She is a graduate of The College of New Jersey with a degree in Math, Science and Technology Education. She is ce.... Continue \| More stories



	Kirby Campers’ Summer Fun By Madison Area YMCA 8/20/2010 Summer is going strong at Camp Wantago at the Madison Area YMCA’s F.M. Kirby Children’s Center. Campers are enjoying summer activities galore including Bounce Around Day and outdoor Rock Wall Climbing. Select spaces remain throug.... Continue \| More stories



	Westfield Area Y Discovery Day Campers Enjoy Their Last Moments Together at Field Day By Westfield Area Y 8/20/2010 The kids in the Y’s Discovery Day Camp enjoy a sunny, fun field day and stop to join together for a group photo one last time before saying goodbye to camp for the summer. Their camp experience was a bonding one and new friendships were certainly made! Continue \| More stories



Citizen Schools Earn IBM Support By Citizen Schools 8/20/2010 Citizen Schools, a non-profit organization that partners with middle schools to run afterschool and expanded learning time programs in Newark, today announced that it earned a Trailblazer Grant from IBM, enabling it to tap into the company’s innovative technology and related services at no charge. .... Continue \| More stories



School Supplies Drive for Needy Children By County of Morris 8/19/2010 The Morris County Women’s Advisory Committee to the Freeholders and several Girl Scout troops in the county will be collecting donations of school supplies Saturday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the ACME supermarket on Speedwell Avenue in Morris Plains. Continue \| More stories



	Controversy Continues Over Proposed Revisions to "Naming Policy" for Millburn Public Schools; DiGeronimo Hired as Interim School Business Administrator/Board Secretary By Sara Louise Lazarus 8/19/2010 MILLBURN, NJ - Board member Samuel Levy declared toward the end of Tuesday night’s meeting of the Millburn Board of Education meeting that three "report cards" were issued that day, and discussed during the meeting. <.... Continue \| More stories



	Construction Projects for Livingston Public Schools on Schedule; Busing Routes are Finalized By Suzanne Wegner Reeds 8/18/2010 LIVINGSTON, NJ - At Monday’s school board meeting, Superintendent of the Livingston Public Schools, Brad Draeger, reported that the Livingston School District continues to be on schedule with regard to its construction projects. Continue \| More stories



AAA Offers Tips for Safe Driving as Children Head Back to School By AAA 8/18/2010 In a few weeks, the lazy days of summer will end and a new school year will begin. Back-to-school season means increased child pedestrian activity and traffic congestion in and around neighborhoods and school zones. AAA urges drivers to be especially cautious and alert during the morning an.... Continue \| More stories



	Versatile Athletes Spanning Seven Decades Recognized for their Achievements at Chatham High School By Karen O’Connell 8/18/2010 CHATHAM, NJ - Like many Chatham High School alumni, these individuals were driven and talented athletes. What distinguishes the select group of "The 100% Club", however, is their versatility, talent and commitment to multip.... Continue \| More stories



Chatham Board of Education Approves Resolution Opposing Christie Proposal to Put Cap On Superintendent Salaries By Daniel Eckert 8/18/2010 CHATHAM, NJ - In a 4-2 vote the Chatham Board of Education approved a resolution on Monday night to oppose New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s proposal to cap the salaries of public school superintendents. All board members except for Alan Routh and Al Burgunder voted in fa.... Continue \| More stories



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