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Students of the Jefferson Primary Center present their donation to representatives from the Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross. From left, back row, parent Mary Pospeck, Christy Hodde and Alissa Cordrey of the American Red Cross, and Felix Gil, principal of Summit’s Primary Centers; front row, students Ava Pospeck, Paloma DiFalco, Cody Torak, and Leighton Edwards.
Jefferson Primary Center Students Help Haiti Relief Effort By Summit Public Schools
3/12/2010

Through the generosity of the families and PTO at The Summit Primary Center at Jefferson, $884 was raised for donation to the American Red Cross relief effort in Haiti.

During the month of February, the preschoolers and kindergartners at the Jefferson Primary Center collected pennies, quarters, dollars, and checks to raise fund.... Continue  |  More stories




A+: Math Matters A+: Math Matters By Jodi & James Ralston
2/8/2010
Mathematical Journeys: Mapping Your Child’s "Number Sense" to Make Math Make Sense The ability to understand math and its underlying concepts is key to developing a deeper understanding of the world around us. Yet, h.... Continue  |  Prior columns
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Stephen Coffin : Coffin's Corner for Education Coffin's Corner for Education By Stephen Coffin
2/8/2010
Smaller Class Sizes Work Best to Close the Achievement Gap

Research concentrating on class size not only has demonstrated that when qualified teachers teach students in smaller class sizes .... Continue  |  Prior columns

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New Providence Music Boosters to Host Annual Ice Cream Social, March 24th By New Providence Music Boosters
3/12/2010

The New Providence Music Boosters will host their annual Ice Cream Social at New Providence High School on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Come listen to the variety of music that the New Providence School district offers at the elementary and middle school l.... Continue  |  More stories

Bullying, Cyber-bullying, and Youth Depression Program, March 30th By Berkeley Heights Public Schools
3/12/2010

The Berkeley Heights Municipal Alliance and Berkeley Heights Public Schools are cordially inviting parents in the community to attend a powerful program, "Bullying, Cyber-bullying, and Youth Depression," which will be presented on Tuesday, March 30th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 .... Continue  |  More stories

Synopsis of a Regularly Scheduled Westfield Board of Education Meeting on March 9, 2010 By Superintendent Margaret Dolan
3/12/2010

 

WEA AGREEMENT REDUCES HEALTH INSURANCE BUDGET BY ALMOST $1 MILLION

A budget is always a balance of numbers. In our recent community survey, 86 percent of the community indicated that the public school system w.... Continue  |  More stories

"Encore Careers" Initiative for Those 50+ Years Old Underway at Union County College By Union County College
3/11/2010

Union County College’s Division of Economic Development and Continuing Education is launching an "Encore Careers" initiative to help older "career changers", those who are 50 years old or older and are interested in exploring new career opportunities in the adult basic education and workfor.... Continue  |  More stories

Student Recess Leaders Bring Playground Program to Franklin School By Summit Public Schools
3/11/2010

A parent coordinated playground program at Summit’s Franklin School is guaranteeing a fun recess time for all of the students.

Parent Liz Pollock was visiting the playground during a recess and noticed that some of the children, .... Continue  |  More stories

Livingston Superintendent Brad Draeger Confronts Rumors: Did Not Apply for Millburn Superintendent Position or Any Superintendent Position Anywhere By Michael M. Shapiro
3/11/2010

LIVINGSTON, NJ – In recent days, numerous residents of Livingston have reported to The Alternative Press receiving phone calls from fellow Livingston residents telling them that Livingston Superintendent Brad Draeger had applied for the Millburn Superintendent position that was recently fil.... Continue  |  More stories

Booster Club Holds Swim-a-Thon and Hoop-a-Thon to Raise Money for Wardlaw-Hartridge School Sports Teams By Booster Club at Wardlaw-Hartridge School
3/10/2010

The Booster Club at Wardlaw-Hartridge School held a Swim-a-Thon and Hoop-a-Thon on Saturday to raise money for the Wardlaw-Hartridge School sports teams. The Club members collected two huge cases of canned goods and boxed items for th.... Continue  |  More stories
Short Hills 8th Grader Scores Perfect 800 on Math SAT By The Alternative Press Staff
3/10/2010

Eighth grader Ryan Siegel, 14, of Short Hills is slated to be honored at a ceremony at Johns Hopkins University this fall for scoring a perfect 800 on the math section of the SAT, which he took in January as part of the national Talent Search sponsored by the u.... Continue  |  More stories

Livingston Board of Education Braces for Governor Christie’s Budget Address; State Aid for Referendum in Question By Michael M. Shapiro
3/10/2010

LIVINGSTON, NJ – At Monday night’s meeting of the Livingston Board of Education, Board members expressed concern regarding Governor Christie’s budget address on March 16th and its impact on the Livingston school district. Several board members .... Continue  |  More stories

2010‐2011 School Budget Information Delayed Pending Governor’s Budget Address By Livingston Public Schools
3/10/2010

The Governor will present the fiscal year 2010‐2011 budget on March 16th. This means that school districts, like Livingston, are waiting to find out what funding will be allocated to them and whether the Governor will propose a reduction in the cap, which is currently 4%. Continue  |  More stories

Westfield Teachers’ Contract Reduces Health Insurance Costs by Almost $1 Million By Westfield Public Schools
3/10/2010

The Westfield Board of Education ratified a three-year contract with the Westfield Education Association (WEA) on March 9, prior to the contract’s expiration date of June 30, 2010. The contract, which is effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013, represents significant health insurance c.... Continue  |  More stories

Millburn Board of Education Discusses Preliminary Budget; We Love Millburn Issues Ultimatum By Stephanie DePalma
3/10/2010

MILLBURN, NJ - The Millburn Board of Education and administrators met on Monday night at the Deerfield Middle School to discuss budget plans for the 2010- 2011 school year. Members of the public, parents, and mem.... Continue  |  More stories

Summit High School Students Win Playwriting Awards By Summit Public Schools
3/9/2010

Three members of Summit High School’s Advanced Acting class were recognized for their original plays in the Young Playwrights Competition sponsored by the Theatre Project, Union County College’s professional theater company.

Melanie Porras won third place, an.... Continue  |  More stories

Registration is Open for Bilingual Buds Summer Immersion Camp (Mandarin or Spanish) By Bilingual Buds
3/9/2010

Play to learn. Taught by native speakers, Bilingual Buds immersion camp is designed around weekly themes that use hands-on activities, games and summer fun to engage children in learning Mandarin or Spanish through play. Open to children ages 2 – 10, the camp i.... Continue  |  More stories

Millburn High School Announces Twelve National Merit Finalists By Millburn Public Schools
3/9/2010

The twelve National Merit Semifinalists from Millburn High School have all been selected as finalists in the 2010 Competition for National Merit Scholarships. They are Julianna Brunini, Amy Chen, Maia Cole, Michael Davis, Angela Du, Rachel Finkel, Caleb Kao, Marisa Karchin, Timothy Matchen,.... Continue  |  More stories

Celebrating Diversity By Summit Public Schools
3/9/2010

Fifth grade students and their families at Summit’s Lincoln-Hubbard School enjoyed the annual Multicultural Celebration on March 3. Pictured are the fifth grade teachers, from left, Annemarie Hague, Andrea Conte, Barbara Slezak, and Karen Harrison, along with studen.... Continue  |  More stories
Resident Organization, We Love Millburn, Issues an Ultimatum to the Millburn Board of Education. By We Love Millburn
3/9/2010

At the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting last night, conducted at Deerfield School, the President of We Love Millburn (called WLM after this) delivered a strong and fact-filled ultimatum to the nine members of the Board.

The grou.... Continue  |  More stories

Sherwin Tsai Withdaws from Livingston Board of Education Race By Livingston Public Schools
3/9/2010

According to Joann C. Goldberg, Secretary to the Business Administrator for the Livingston Public Schools, Sherwin Tsai has decided not to run for a seat on the Livingston Board of Education. .... Continue  |  More stories
Author to Speak on Children and Technology, March 25th By Parent Advisory Committee of the Summit Public Schools
3/8/2010

The public is invited to an evening with Dr. Michael Osit, clinical psychologist and author of Generation Text, who will speak on raising well-adjusted children in the age of "instant everything" made possible by technology.

Sponsored by the Parent Advisory C.... Continue  |  More stories

Berkeley Heights Y Busy Bee Camp Open Registration By Berkeley Heights Y
3/8/2010

The Berkeley Heights Y offers a high quality camp experience for preschoolers’ ages 3 to 5 and entering Kindergarten at their summer Busy Bee camp this summer. Camp is centered around weekly themes, allowing children to explore.... Continue  |  More stories

Online Enrollment for Children & Teens Opens March 20 for the Popular Six-Week Newark Museum Summer Camp By Newark Museum
3/8/2010

Summer fun doesn’t get any better than spending it at the Newark Museum’s Camp Junior Museum! Open online enrollment begins on March 20 for the innovative six-week camp experience that weaves exciting connections among the arts, culture nature and science.

T.... Continue  |  More stories

Oratory Prep 2010 Spring Gala, April 16th By Oratory Prep
3/8/2010

Oratory Preparatory School’s 2010 Spring Gala, "April in Paris", will take place on Friday, April 16th from seven to 12, at Brooklake Country Club, Florham Park, NJ. This year’s Gala chairs are Kathy Spritzer of Bridgewater, Eileen Brennan of Randolph, and Elle.... Continue  |  More stories

New Providence Board of Education to Have Competitive Election in April: 4 Vying for 2 Spots By Edward L. Kensik
3/8/2010

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence Board of Education President Ira Krauss announced recently that he would not file for another term on the Board. There was also talk that Board member Robert W. Betz would not run for another term. As a result, it appe.... Continue  |  More stories

Podcast Discusses Guidance Counselors’ Limitations in Providing College and Career Advice By Top Tier Tutoring
3/8/2010

Is 38 minutes per year enough? This is the question posed in Top-Tier Tutoring’s latest podcast entitled "Guidance Counselor Realities." To listen to the podcast, go to www.bit.ly/cW5CTF 

In this podcast, co-founde.... Continue  |  More stories

Youth Art Mouth Celebrated in Downtown Window Displays in Westfield By Westfield Public Schools
3/7/2010

The Westfield Public Schools are celebrating the nationally acclaimed Youth Art Month with colorful and creative displays throughout the downtown area. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, and painted furniture designed by approximately 400 students from Westfield’s.... Continue  |  More stories





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