Tag: Metuchen School District
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Metuchen schools able to save on out-of-district placement tuition with new special education programs
METUCHEN – In just a matter of months, the impact of implementing specialized programs for students in the 18- to 21-year-old age group has benefited the Metuchen School District not only in a cost-effective way, but the programs allow the district to bring students back home. The preliminary 2020-21 school budget reflects an approximate $450,000…
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With novel pandemic comes novel ways Boards of Education are handling business as usual
With the novel coronavirus pandemic comes novel ways public school Boards of Education are handling business as usual. Edison Township Public Schools The Edison Board of Education used a Zoom Video Communications virtual meeting room to hold its regular meeting on March 23. After 15 minutes of technical challenges from members not being able to…
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Online, remote learning awaits public school students in wake of pandemic
Public schools in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge are taking necessary precautions and steps in wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Edison Schools Superintendent Bernard F. Bragen announced students will stay home on March 16. The district will use one of their inclement weather days as teachers will prepare for online learning, which will commence on…
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Metuchen BOE reorganizes with focus on physical school building needs
The Metuchen Board of Education reorganized with a look ahead to the possible school referendum on the horizon to address physical school building needs. “We have our list of needs and wants, we have our architects, now we need a specific plan and budget,” Board President Justin Manley said at the board’s reorganization meeting on…
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Panel has honest discussion on the dangers of vaping
METUCHEN – For Metuchen High School student Joshua Bhujbal, focus should not only be on telling kids vaping is bad, it should be helping guide kids to have self worth and how to create real bonds and close friendships that will benefit them for the long-term. Bhujbal said the fact kids think vaping is the…
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Metuchen school board will ask for public support Nov. 5 in their stand on mental health stigma
METUCHEN – Experts have not put their finger on one specific stressor causing the recent rise in student depression nationwide; however, whatever it may be, school officials in Metuchen are making moves in their efforts to address mental health programing and emotional support for all their students. Come Nov. 5, the Metuchen Board of Education,…
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New modern science labs open at Metuchen High School for new school year
METUCHEN – A desire for well over two decades, the 2019-20 school year brings new state-of-the-art science laboratories and equity across the science curriculum at Metuchen High School (MHS). “The addition of these modern science labs will improve the experience for teachers and students,” Schools Superintendent Vincent Caputo said. “In particular, the additional space will…
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Metuchen brings in educator for new special education program
METUCHEN – In an effort to become more inclusive, a program for the 18- to 21-year-old group will begin in the new school year at Metuchen High School. Metuchen School District Superintendent of Schools Vincent Caputo introduced 14 new teachers at a Board of Education meeting on Aug. 27, including Jennifer List, a special education…
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In tough budget year, Metuchen school officials keep education at the forefront
METUCHEN – Since Dan Benderly joined the Metuchen Board of Education, his goal has been to see equity across the science curriculum program at Metuchen High School. Next school year, Benderly will see that come to fruition as the board approved the 2019-20 budget, which includes a new science teacher. The addition of the science…