“For all who were hurt by my words, I sincerely apologize. … At the same time … to even hint that I would support Hamas … is a brutal punch to the gut and proof that you know nothing about who I am.”
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GovernmentMaplewoodOpinionSchools / KidsSouth Orange
BOE President Telesford: Students Should Feel Challenged, Inspired & Supported
The following remarks were made by Dr. Qawi Telesford upon his election as President…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Elects Telesford as President & Vadlamani as 1st VP; 3 New Members Sworn In
“I see a board eager to collaborate, find common ground, and work together for the benefit of our students. As your president, I’ll actively cultivate this spirit of cooperation.” — BOE President Dr. Qawi Telesford
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed Hires New Consultant for Superintendent Search
The BOE has hired Hazard Young and Attea Associates (HYA) of Schaumburg, IL and rescinded its previous decision to hire NJSBA.
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“Our Maplewood is not perfect, but it sure as hell is better than almost anywhere else. Go Maplewood!”
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Health & WellnessMaplewoodOpinionSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Mental Health Strategies That Supported My 1st Year as a Board of Ed Member
“I have spent significant time working on healing my PTSD. … I knew running for and being on the Board of Education was going to test my trauma recovery methods unlike any other endeavor.”
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DevelopmentSouth Orange
South Orange Historic Preservation Commission Recommends Against JESPY Center Proposal
Commissioners said they supported JESPY’s mission but hoped for adaptive re-use, or “better” design. Their recommendation is non-binding.
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Breaking NewsMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATED: CHS Principal Sanchez Placed on Administrative Leave; Bodnar to Helm School in Interim
UPDATE: A statement from BOE members Telesford and Vadlamani reads in part: “We express our full support for Acting Superintendent Gilbert’s recent decision to put Principal Sanchez on administrative leave. We understand the gravity of this situation and recognize that this decision may cause discomfort and raise questions for many students, parents and members of our community.”
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ElectionGovernmentMaplewood
Dafis Steps Down as Mayor But Affirms ‘Commitment to Serve’ on Committee
Dafis was sworn in for his 3rd term on the Committee: “Let us embark on this new term united in purpose, driven by a collective desire to make Maplewood Township the best it can be.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSponsored
Lydia Johnson Dance Offers Non-Competitive, Joy-Filled Classes This Winter/Spring
From the Lydia Johnson Dance School: The acclaimed Lydia Johnson Dance (LJD) School, a…