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District addresses dramatic shift in how kids will learn science
New state standards reflect national push for preparing scientifically literate citizens BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — State standards for student comprehension of science have changed dramatically. The shift reflects the nation’s education standards under President Barack Obama’s administration. While New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards changed in 2009, public schools have until 2014…
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Millstone hires interim head of school district
Temporary superintendent says he understands budget issues, managing an arts center BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — The recently appointed interim superintendent for the school district says he took the job because he wanted to give back to the community. Millstone Superintendent of Schools Mary Anne Donahue will officially retire at the end of August.…
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No easy walk to new school
School district hears parent concerns, but issue remains a municipal problem to solve BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Having no safe route for Allentown students to walk or bike to the new middle school has worried and angered some parents. The Upper Freehold Regional School District experienced a significant loss in state aid…
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Limit public-employee pay for unused time at retirement
Nearly every day we learn of another public official cashing out an exorbitant amount of unused sick or vacation time at retirement — $132,223 for the Freehold regional schools superintendent, $153,790 for the Keansburg police chief, and of course, the infamous $741,000 retirement package to the Keansburg schools superintendent, which included $184,000 for unused time.…
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Rain can’t penetrate half of N.J.’s surface area
Many of us breathed a sigh of relief as the drought and mandatory bans on unnecessary water use were lifted. But be warned: We’re polluting our drinking water in New Jersey. Our drinking water comes from two sources, surface water from rivers and streams that is stored in reservoirs, and underground water that we access…
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Don’t be discouraged by small steps taken forward
CODA GREG BEAN Last week, as a record heat wave scalded New Jersey and most of the nation, I sat on the back deck drinking sun tea in tall glasses with lots of ice and reading Harper Lee’s classic American novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” July was the 50th anniversary of the publication of the…
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IRS highlights jobs for new graduates
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has announced the availability of a new job search tool on YouTube that is dedicated to helping job seekers learn about employment opportunities at the IRS. “Whether you are a veteran or a recent college graduate, the IRS is a great place to work and build a career. The IRS…
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Jackson woman wins Mrs. New Jersey title
Claire Pavlinec directs Maternal Wings effort to help needy mothers BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Claire Pavlinec, of Jackson, won the title of Mrs. New Jersey United States 2010 at a ceremony held at Monmouth University, West Long Branch in May. JACKSON — Poise, charisma and a personal mission of helping to provide the necessities to…
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180 seeks volunteers for CSVA training
For over 30 years, 180 Turning Lives Around (180), a private nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual violence, and 180 will be conducting a training course this fall for confidential sexual violence advocate (CSVA) volunteers. Applications are currently being accepted, and interviews will begin shortly. CSVAs with 180’s sexual violence…
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