“Let me jump on my soapbox,” said Supt. Jason Bing. “We are extremely late to this party as a district. We are one of the only districts not to have a 50 to 100 scale, no matter how it’s implemented.”

“As the child of an immigrant, I feel a kinship with Tom. He knows well the story of migration. Tom’s story reflects the values that define this district and migrant populations —hard work, opportunity, and a belief that democracy only works when everyone has a voice.”

From Maplewood Mayor Victor De Luca: In April 2025, the Township hosted a community meeting to discuss rehabilitation of DeHart Park. We received many comments about improvements needed in the …

Kindergarten teacher Samantha Imperato had a kidney transplant at age 12 that saved her life. “I was given a second chance at life that I could never have imagined.”

“Our students are watching, they deserve to know that they belong here, that their dignity matters, and that our schools remain places of learning and safety.” — BOE 1st Vice President Liz Callahan

As a former member of the Obama White House, Croft played a role in helping to pass the Affordable Care Act and describes herself as mom and “a fighter who can get it done.”