Category: archives

  • Eldridge Park School

       These report card files are from the New Jersey state Department of Education Web site. In order to view these files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download a free copy here. Introduction • Letter from the governor and the commissioner of education • School narrative • District narrative Report card • Page 1 •…

  • Opportunities for High School Students

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  • PU considers four-year residential colleges

    The school is considering the creation of three residential colleges to accommodate the planned increase in the size of its undergraduate population. By: Adam P. Frankel    In order to accommodate the planned increase in the size of its undergraduate body, Princeton University may create as many as three four-year residential colleges, according to the interim…

  • Hightstown High School

       These report card files are from the New Jersey state Department of Education Web site. In order to view these files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download a free copy here. Introduction • Letter from the governor and the commissioner of education • School narrative • District narrative Report card • Page 1 •…

  • Lawrence High School

       These report card files are from the New Jersey state Department of Education Web site. In order to view these files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download a free copy here. Introduction • Letter from the governor and the commissioner of education • School narrative • District narrative Report card • Page 1 •…

  • State fails to provide equitable school funding

    To the editor:    Department of Education Communications Director, Janet Thompson, says NJ’s school funding formula "is the most equitable funding system in the nation" (Trentonian, Jan. 11).    That’s her answer to a report giving the Department of Education (DOE) a "D-" for poorly distributing state aid to school districts. Her view reflects DOE’s apathy regarding…

  • John Hydock Elementary School

       These report card files are from the New Jersey state Department of Education Web site. In order to view these files, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download a free copy here. Introduction • Letter from the governor and the commissioner of education • School narrative • District narrative Report card • Page 1 •…

  • Deer bait is in place as foes suffer court setback

    Monday’s snowstorm hampered the launch of Princeton’s deer-culling effort. By: David Weinstein    Though Monday’s snowstorm has hampered a deer-culling operation in Princeton Township, a state Supreme Court decision Tuesday has shot down legal efforts to stop the professional sharpshooters hired by the township.    "That’s it, as far as I know," said Nancy Bowman, spokeswoman for…

  • Need a hand? These helpers locate volunteer workers

    Helping groups help others. By:Frank C. D’Amico    That’s the way Bettie Witherspoon, an administrator at Better Beginnings Day Care in Hightstown, describes the efforts of Hands On Helpers.    The Princeton-based organization acts as a sort of volunteer clearinghouse, and has paired volunteers with several local nonprofit groups.    Hands On Helpers works with approximately 225 nonprofit…