Town leaders and community seek clarification from Superintendent after recent meeting.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Taps Paul Brubaker to Head School District Communications
Brubaker has an extensive background in media and communications and as a high school social studies teacher. He was communications director of Paterson Public Schools since 2018.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange Middle School HSA Teacher Grants Fund 13 Projects for 2022-23
by Alison Poeby Alison Poe“Investing in our teachers through teacher grants directly enriches students’ overall educational experience,” said a SOMS HSA co-president. “It also strengthens the partnership between parents/caretakers and teachers at SOMS.”
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Faced with $4-5M School Budget Shortfall Due to ‘Unforeseen Increases’
The district is facing the “unexpected” shortfall due to rises in transportation, special education and more. However, by halting all discretionary spending and dipping into next year’s fund balance, the administration is “confident” it can cover the shortfall, said Supt. Dr. Ronald Taylor.
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘A Constant Ambassador for Peace’: Delia Bolden’s Niece Honors Her Aunt’s Legacy at Ribbon Cutting
In an exciting development, the Columbia High School archive committee located Delia’s niece Dr. Carole Willis, who called her aunt “a constant ambassador for peace who truly believed in the power of love. ‘Only love can conquer hate,’ she always told us.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
Academic Gap Remains Between Black and White SOMSD Students, State Test Shows
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreWant to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Conditions in Maplewood Middle School Building Leading to ‘Suffering,’ Parents Say
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreWant to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
On Realigned South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed, Committee Assignments Create Tension
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Village Green 2022: The Stories that Captured Your Attention
As each year draws to a close, Village Green likes to provide a glimpse…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘A Lot of Work to Do’: SOMSD Black Middle Schoolers Still Lag White Peers in Advanced Math Enrollment
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreWant to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…