More than 70 people spoke during public comments, with many urging the board to sever ties with the organization, but more expressing support for MFS.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Focuses on ‘Fostering Connections,’ ‘Cohesion,’ in Hiring New Superintendent
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreBOE Prez said the board would “collectively” identify the professional background and skills desired in a new superintendent, and agreed to solicit community opinion as well during public meetings.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Teachers Erupt, Board Majority Defies Superintendent’s Plans to Fully Delevel Schools
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreThe BOE voted to remove a revised Access & Equity Policy from first read, but Supt. Taylor said, “Board approval is not required for shifts in pedagogy.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
As More Students of Color Enroll in AP Classes at CHS, Focus Turns to Supporting Them
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“As we continue to increase enrollment for Black and Latinx students we need to simultaneously ramp up our efforts to understand what they’re experiencing from a social emotional standpoint in those classes,” said BOE member Courtney Winkfield.
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BusinessCommunitySouth Orange
After Anti-LGBTQ Incident, South Orange Business to Hold Pride March October 7
“The spineless conduct and cowardly acts of intimidation have absolutely no place in our town and will not be tolerated,” said South Orange VP Sheena Collum. Meanwhile, SOPD has a possible lead on the culprit.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Many Black & Hispanic SOMSD Students Fail to Meet State Math Standards, Prompting Concern from BOE
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“We’re seeing really, really striking gaps in math,” said BOE member Courtney Winkfield. She called upon district administrators to consider restructuring and reorganizing the district’s math curricula across all grades as part of a comprehensive plan.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
2nd Integration Survey Gets Improved Family Response Rate, Points to Areas of ‘Concern’
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreSOMSD saw improved III survey responses rates after falling short on previous efforts.
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Locally, Nyre was at the center of a controversy involving the University building a new athletic facility that South Orange and Newark neighbors fear will bring more flooding to surrounding neighborhoods.
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Approves Transportation for Every Pre-K, Elementary Student Living 1.25 Miles+ From School
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreWant to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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Arts & CultureCommunitySouth Orange
‘Pure Magic’: ArtBender Returns to Seton Village in South Orange June 18
In 1975 Jose Fuster purchased a small bungalow in the fishing village of Jamainitas,…
