12th-Grader's Allegedly Hateful Blackboard Message Draws Attention Of NJ Law Enforcement 12th-Grader's Allegedly Hateful Blackboard Message Draws Attention Of NJ Law Enforcement
12th-Grader's Allegedly Hateful Blackboard Message Draws Attention Of NJ Law Enforcement UPDATE: Translators from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security who are fluent in Arabic found that a message written by a student to her brother on a classroom blackboard at Cresskill High School was misinterpreted and harmless, officials said. "The writing contained no threat or criminal intent," and an alleged translation that circulated via social media was "inaccurate and misinterpreted," Cresskill Schools Supt. Dr. Peter Hughes said in a letter to the community. Hughes didn't share what the message actually said. However, a source with direct knowledge of the incident told Daily Vo…
These Nine NJ Schools Won Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award These Nine NJ Schools Won Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award
These Nine NJ Schools Won Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award Nine New Jersey schools won the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School Award. The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, Sept. 19 recognized 353 schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023.  The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups on assessments. The nine New Jersey schools that won are: Claremont Avenue Elementary School, Colonia High Technology High School, Lincroft Princeton Charter School, Princeton Hilltop Elementary School, Mendham Technology High School, Newark …
Old Bridge School PTAs Report Theft Of Funds Old Bridge School PTAs Report Theft Of Funds
Old Bridge School PTAs Report Theft Of Funds The PTAs of two Central Jersey public schools are reporting a possible theft of funds. The two Old Bridge school PTAs are the Grissom Elementary School PTA and Jonas Salk Middle School PTA. Both sent letters to parents this week informing them of financial issues. Both school PTAs said they referred the matter to Old Bridge police. Police did not immediately reply to a request for comment. They also said they removed a member of the Grissom Elementary School PTA board, but did not name the board member. No details about how much money is missing were released. The Middlesex County Prosec…
More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (UPDATE) More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (UPDATE)
More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (Update) An early-September heatwave is closing schools across the Garden State. With temps expected to near 100 degrees in the first week of the 2023-24 school years, several districts have altered schedules. Below is an updated list of area schools that have shortened in-person classes as of Wednesday evening, Sept. 6: Bridgewater-Raritan: Four-hour session day for Thursday; no after-care programs. Camden: Half-day schedule Thursday. Dover: Early dismissal Thursday. Gloucester Township: Half-day schedule for remainder of the week. Hamilton Township: One session day Thursday and Frida…
U.S. News Ranks NJ's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List U.S. News Ranks NJ's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List
U.S. News Ranks NJ's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List Days after Daily Voice reported on Niche's list of Best High Schools in New Jersey, U.S. News & World Report has released its own. U.S. News studies data from nearly 25,000 public high schools across the country, with a focus on how well students are prepared for college and performance on state assessments, the website says. Here are the top 10 best public high schools in the Garden State, according to U.S. News & World Report: No. 1 - Union County Magnet High School, Scotch Plains No. 2 - Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics & Engineering, Edison No.…
Best Colleges In NJ: Website Releases 2024 Rankings Best Colleges In NJ: Website Releases 2024 Rankings
Best Colleges In NJ: Website Releases 2024 Rankings The grades have been posted. Just in time for the 2023-24 school year, Niche.com has released its list of best colleges in New Jersey. In fact, several universities in the Garden State also made the popular ranking site's list of best colleges in America — with Princeton coming in at No. 5 (click here to read up on how the list was compiled). The top 10 universities in New Jersey according to Niche are: No. 1. Princeton University No. 2. Rutgers University New Brunswick, Piscataway No. 3. Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken No. 4. The College of New Jersey, Ewing No. 5. Rutgers Univ…
These Are The Top-Ranked Private High Schools In New Jersey, Website Says These Are The Top-Ranked Private High Schools In New Jersey, Website Says
These Are The Top-Ranked Private High Schools In New Jersey, Website Says We've seen the list of New Jersey's best public high schools, but what about the private ones?  Niche has a report for that, too. The community and school ranking site has released its 2023 report of "Best Private High Schools in New Jersey." These 10 private schools were ranked among the best in the Garden State by Niche: No. 1: Princeton International School of Math and Science No. 2: The Lawrenceville School No. 3: The Pingry School, Basking Ridge No. 4: Newark Academy, Livingston No. 5: Delbarton School, Morristown No. 6: The Peddie School, Hightstown No. 7: Dwight-Englewood Sch…
Poll Findings Reveal How NJ Parents Feel About Gender Identity Classes In Schools Poll Findings Reveal How NJ Parents Feel About Gender Identity Classes In Schools
Poll Findings Reveal How NJ Parents Feel About Gender Identity Classes In Schools A new Monmouth University poll shows that a majority of parents are okay with their kids being taught gender identity, but only in high school. The poll, released Tuesday, Aug. 22, show that 64 percent of New Jersey parents approve of teaching students in grades 9 through 12 about the "range of ways people express their gender."   Though when it comes to middle school, the number drops to to 45 percent and just 24 percent of Garden State parents approve of it being taught in elementary school grades. Forty-five percent of adults in the Garden State feel schools are "doing too muc…
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Ocean County, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Ocean County, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Ocean County, Report Says The grades are in and these Ocean County high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Ocean County” report: No. 1 - Marine Academy of Technology & Environmental Science No. 2 - Point Pleasant Beach High School No. 3 - Jackson Memorial High School No. 4 - Performing Arts Academy of the Ocean County Vocational Tech No. 5 - Point Pleasant Borough High School. The five high schools earned a…
These High Schools Ranked Top 10 In New Jersey, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 10 In New Jersey, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 10 In New Jersey, Report Says The grades are in and these New Jersey high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in New Jersey” report. No. 1 - High Technology High School, Monmouth County No. 2 - The Academy for Math, Science & Engineering, Morris County No. 3 - Bergen County Academies No. 4 - Biotechnology High School, Monmouth County No. 5 - Union County Magnet High School No. 6 - Academy for Information Technology, Union Co…
Lakewood Art Teacher Among Victims Of Toms River Condo Fire Lakewood Art Teacher Among Victims Of Toms River Condo Fire
Lakewood Art Teacher Among Victims Of Toms River Condo Fire The Lakewood community is rallying to support an art teacher who lost her home to a Toms River condo fire. Ashley Antuna-Mayer taught at Piner Elementary School in the Lakewood Public School District and is moving to Spruce Street Elementary School this school year, according to Meghan Dineen of Beachwood, who organized a GoFundMe.  "One of our very own needs our help," Dineen wrote on the page. "On Saturday, July 15th, the Antuna family lost everything due to a fire at their home." The Iverness Drive blaze left multiple families displaced. "I am hoping that as a district we can come…
Penn State Professor Rapes Dog Multiple Times: Affidavit Penn State Professor Rapes Dog Multiple Times: Affidavit
Penn State Professor Rapes Dog Multiple Times: Affidavit A Penn State chemical engineering professor was caught raping a dog in a state forest — and it wasn't the first time, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  A trail camera intended to catch hand sanitizer thieves captured 64-year-old Chemical Engineering Professor, Themis Matsoukas committing multiple sexual acts with his collie near the restrooms at Rothrock State Forest on April 13, 2023, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The dog was attached to its leash during the acts, the rangers ex…