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Edison school board seeks to achieve parity among schools
Expanding college planning tools and work/study, raising test scores among objectives BY KATHY CHANG EDISON — The Board of Education’s goals this year focus on bridging the gaps. “There is a terrible disparity in this district that has been swept under the rug for years,” said board President Gene Maeroff, noting that the disparity in…
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Online courses pursued by undergrads, grad students
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Think back to your college years. Heavy textbooks, in-depth lectures and grueling nights in the library might come to mind. Current scholars must overcome the same challenges. But for a growing number of students, the road to a college degree includes a drive through a promising, new frontier — the…
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Online instruction is still developing
Questions remain as to whether schools may collaborate at some time in future BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The ability to work on college courses regardless of where an individual finds himself during the day is one attractive aspect of online education. JEFF GRANIT staff From lectures transmitted via radio to residents of the remote…
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PACKET PICKS: Oct. 16
Tues., Oct. 16 SCORE seminar at library Counselor Bill Litchman will use his decades of experience preparing business plans for companies of all sizes in the presentation of this seminar that will review the basic elements of a business plan, from vision through financials. Registration is required at scoreprinceton.org. The seminar will be held in the…
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PRINCETON: Tigers football mauls Bears
Defense returns shutout to set up showdown with Harvard By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Just five seconds after the Princeton University football team had opened a 10-0 lead, the hulking form of Caraun Reid enveloped Brown running back Matt Karchner six yards deep in the end zone for a safety. Karchner never had a…
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BUT I DIGRESS … : Bosses Day … seriously?
By sally Stang Whoop-dee-doo, my calendar says it’s National Bosses Day. And no, I’m not talking about “Bruce Springsteen Day.” In a world where people are promoted regularly to the job they already are doing, and keeping one’s job is the new raise, I am questioning this special day to celebrate the boss. Don’t get…
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LOOSE ENDS: Working with a wonderful week of words
By Pam Hersh In a world of keyboard-generated emoticons (such as the smiley face), hand and finger symbols (generally obscene), LOLs, OMGs and other shortcut text abbreviations, I am happy to report that two weeks ago, I had a wonderful week of words. Comprising the week were no acronyms, no abbreviations, no computer symbols, just…
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A DIFFERENT VIEW: HOSPICE THROUGH JEWISH EYES
By Toby Ehrlich Stein Hospice, the only Jewish hospice in Central New Jersey and Wedgwood Gardens , a kosher long term care facility in Freehold, have come together to present an important educational opportunity. On Tuesday October 23rd, from 9am to 12 noon they will offer a unique program that will help the general community…
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