Archive for: SCHOOLS
Ryan accepts new appointment
TRENTON (Sept. 2, 2010) — Dr. G. Jeremiah Ryan, president of Bergen Community College, has been appointed chair of the Board of Directors of NJCCC Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development. Ryan has served as president of Bergen since July 2007 and played a vital role in securing opportunities for businesses to provide employees with [...]
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Christie fires DOE commissioner
By John Soltes / Editor in Chief TRENTON (Aug. 27, 2010, 1:25 p.m.) — Governor Chris Christie has fired Bret Schundler, the commissioner of the state Department of Education, according to an official press release sent today, Aug. 27. The firing came after New Jersey missed out on hundreds of millions of dollars in federal [...]
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WR lands four on All-BCSL list
By W. L. Bill Allen, Jr. / New Jersey Sport/Action WOOD-RIDGE (Aug. 26, 2010) — Following a season in which the Wood-Ridge High School softball squad reeled off eight straight wins and earned the program’s first state section title, as well as it’s first trip to the state finals, four members of the Lady Blue [...]
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The Leader of the Week: 08/26/10 issue
(Aug. 26, 2010) — This week, college students will start heading back to the dorms and lecture halls of their university or college. First-time college students deserve to be named “The Leader of the Week.” They are venturing into uncharted territory, unsure of expenses and work commitments. They are inspiring for their fortitude and willingness [...]
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Distinguished students
(Aug. 26, 2010) — Washington School, Lyndhurst, honors, third marking period — Emily Friedman, Ashley Garcia, Ilayda Gol, Joshua Gutierrez, Sarah Madonna, Claudia Madura, Domenico Manzo, Thomas Mustardo, Jenna Russo, Frida Sanchez, Victoria Zuccaro, Akin Akar, Kristy Arias, Maya Calvi, Lizeth Chicas, Burak Demirbulakli, Taylor Dursun, Andrew Mayewski, Gina Anne Minervini, Christina Porta, Alicia Russo, [...]
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LBOE supports uniforms in schools
By Susan C. Moeller / Senior Reporter LYNDHURST (Aug. 18, 2010, 4:35 p.m.) — Details will be hammered out in the weeks to come, but the Lyndhurst Board of Education supports the creation of a uniform policy for the public school district. The 6-2 vote came after hours of public comment from parents and students; [...]
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The View From Here: Seeing beyond what we’re wearing
By Craig Ruvere / Columnist (Aug. 19, 2010) — Albert Einstein once said, “I never think of the future. It comes soon enough.” His words are resoundingly true when you realize in only a few short weeks, schools in our area will yet again open their doors to educate the young minds of tomorrow. But [...]
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Uniforms are a great idea
(Aug. 19, 2010) TO THE EDITOR: School uniforms are a great idea. What no one is considering is that when a student puts on a football, baseball, basketball or soccer uniform, they try to achieve the best performance. The uniform gives them pride. Look at the police; when they put on a uniform their chest [...]
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Thoughts on uniforms
(Aug. 19, 2010) TO THE EDITOR: With change comes controversy. I am employed with one of the largest school districts in New Jersey, and have been through many changes — students wearing uniforms one of them. There are several reasons school districts implement the use of uniforms. Economics: Times are tough, especially for families who [...]
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