Stephen Lehren of South Orange Maplewood Troop 60 Earns Rank of Eagle Scout
Stephen Lehren, a senior at Columbia High School, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, Scouting’s highest recognition, during a Court of Honor Ceremony on…
District Probes Charges that Columbia HS Teachers, Student Distributed Election Flier in Classrooms
A four-page flier critical of incumbents Donna Smith and Board of Education President Elizabeth Baker was circulated by at least one teacher and a student…
Watch NJ and South Orange, Maplewood Election Results Live: November 7, 2017
It’s going to be a nail-biter tonight in South Orange and Maplewood when results from the Board of Education election start coming in after…
Everything You Need to Know About the 2017 South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education Election
Tuesday, November 7 is election day (find your polling place here). Eight candidates are vying for three seats on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education.…
Schnall: Smith Has the Experience and Ability for the BOE
I’m with Donna. This November’s election has a good selection of able candidates for the Board of Education. I am supporting Donna Smith as she…
South Orange-Maplewood BOE Race Takes Negative Turn With 4-Page Flier
A four-page flier distributed this weekend by the SOMA Black Parents Workshop takes aim at the two incumbent candidates in the South Orange-Maplewood Board of…
Smith: What Kind of Superintendent Does South Orange-Maplewood Need?
To the Editors: The school district of South Orange and Maplewood frequently suffers from “initiative-itis.” Over the last five years alone, our students have seen…
Letter: Smith Brings Voice of Reason, Openness, Passion for Education to BOE
To the Editors: At a time when our District faces ever escalating fiscal and facility challenges, Donna Smith offers a steadfast, intelligent and cooperative voice…
Pai: Smith Advocates for All Students in South Orange-Maplewood
[Editor’s note: Madhu Pai is 2nd Vice President of the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education.] I am writing in support of Donna Smith for SOMSD…
VIDEO: SOMA Black Parents Workshop Holds Student-Led Candidates Forum
SOMA Black Parents Workshop held a South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education Candidates Forum at Maplewood Memorial Library on Thursday, October 26. The event was distinguishable…