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NJ School District Lays Off 90+ Teachers, Suddenly Schedules Half Day NJ School District Lays Off 90+ Teachers, Suddenly Schedules Half Day
NJ School District Lays Off 90+ Teachers, Suddenly Schedules Half Day A day after it laid off more than 90 teachers, the East Orange School District abruptly scheduled a half day for Thursday, Oct. 17. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, all schools will be on a half day schedule, today, October 17th," Superintendent Dr. Christopher Irving said. "We apologize for the late notice. Again, all students will be on a half-day schedule." On Wednesday, at a packed meeting, filled with concerned parents, teachers and coaches, the school board approved the elimination of 93 positions. Irving, who started as superintendent in July, said the moves were necessary with the …

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by Sam Barron
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Newark Boys Chorus School Announces Closure Newark Boys Chorus School Announces Closure
Newark Boys Chorus School Announces Closure It's curtains up for the Newark Boys Chorus School. In a letter sent to donors and supporters on Tuesday, Nov. 7, the school announced it is temporarily ceasing operations due to lack of funds. The tuition free school was founded in 1969 and educates boys in grades 3 to 8. The chorus has performed on six continents and at venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the White House. A GoFundMe fundraiser was launched over the summer and raised at least $21,000, with the Horizon Foundation promising to match donations.  The school had set a …

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by Sam Barron
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New Jersey Has 3rd Best School System In America, WalletHub Says New Jersey Has 3rd Best School System In America, WalletHub Says
New Jersey Has 3rd Best School System In America, WalletHub Says WalletHub has released its latest rankings of the best school systems in America, landing New Jersey at No. 3. The website did its analysis on accounts of performance, funding, safety, class size, and instructor credentials. "Some researchers have found that more resources — or taxes paid by residents — typically result in better school-system performance," Adam McCann wrote. Massachusetts schools were number one in the U.S., followed by Connecticut and New Jersey. New York ranked No. 14. Here are the other states that ranked among the top 10 in the nation: 1. Massachusetts  2. Con…

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by Nicole Acosta