Columbia High School’s 2024 Prom was a night to remember! The evening kicked off…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Report Says Integration Plan ‘is Working’, Survey Shows Need for More Inclusivity for BIPOC Students
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreDir. of Access & Equity said the district was rethinking curriculum, including new resources so diverse families “can see themselves in the curriculum.”
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Primary Day in New Jersey is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 4. Election day Polls are…
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Arts & CultureCommunitySouth Orange
SOMA Spotlight: Tony & Drama Desk Awardee, South Orange Resident Michele Pawk
by Joy Yagidby Joy YagidPawk will be the American Theater Group 2024’s Honoree on June 2.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘You Should Be Embarrassed’: Students, Parents Lambast Cuts to Arts, Guidance & STEM Programming
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“I see your uncomfortable faces, and you should be uncomfortable, because this is embarrassing,” said CHS student Izzy Sandoval to BOE members.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD District Goals Update: Integration, Facilities, Special Ed, Freshman Academy
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreActing Supt. Gilbert provided the BOE with an update on SOMSD’s five district goals for 2024-25.
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Budget Cuts to Arts at CHS Would ‘Undermine the Soul of a Community,’ Students Say
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“This is what we live for,” said one student. Another said cuts to music & arts would inequitably impact students unable to fund private lessons.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
‘Allow the Legal System to Do Its Job’ Says Gilbert; Sanchez Supporters Want ‘Justice’ Now
Supporters of CHS Principal Frank Sanchez, who has been charged with simple assault & child endangerment, read portions of a “review of opinion” that said Sanchez had not violated district Affirmative Action policies or engaged in behavior unbecoming a public school official.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
Gilbert Plans Safety & Security Improvements, Says ‘I Am Not Just Giving You Lip Service’
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreAfter confusion and fear surrounding Code Yellows at CHS, Acting Supt. vows stricter enforcement of student IDs, limited entrances, door alarms and technology upgrades.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
‘The Ship is Rolling’ as South Orange-Maplewood Seeks Next Superintendent
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreDespite joking that the community is seeking a superhero, the search firm assured the small audience at Monday’s forum they are committed to finding the best person for the job.