WEST ORANGE, NJ — Saniyah Williams is a fifth-grade student at Kelly School who loves math and loves to run 5K races with her Girls on the Run group. Her favorite running shoes are turquoise and pink. She also loves gym classes, recess and jumping rope. The only difference between Saniyah and her fellow students […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Mother/daughter relationships are complex and the loss of a mother brings a flood of emotions. Aside from the natural grief one feels, there can be regret, guilt and an extreme feeling of loss that could never be replaced. “A Conversation with Daughters – How to Deal with the Death of a Mother,” […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange will hold several programs and classes that are open to the public, as follows: On Tuesdays, March 13, 20 and 27, at 1 p.m., Anne Sussman, a certified meditation instructor, will facilitate “Wise Aging.” This series of 90-minute small-group experiences will explore the topic of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program is expanding in West Orange middle schools, according to a press release from the school district. Currently the middle school has programs operating in sixth and seventh grade. Discovering STEM is now in its second year at Edison Middle School. Investigating with STEM is […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In 1998, a small task force of the National Education Association came up with a plan to promote reading by celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2 and 20 years later the “Read Across America” program has had a global impact. On a smaller, though mighty level, West Orange elementary schools […]
NEWARK, NJ — Pillar College, a Christian-based institution of higher learning, is hosting an open house for individuals interested in obtaining a bachelor of arts degree in elementary (K-6) education. Pillar College has the distinction of being the only college in Newark — there are a total of six — offering an accredited degree program […]
MARTINSVILLE, NJ — Columbia High School photography students participated for the 13th year in a row in the annual Pingry multiple high-school photography exhibition in Pingry’s Hostetter Gallery. CHS student Ben Harris won a special recognition certificate. The exhibition ran from Feb. 8 through March 6.
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — JFS MetroWest offers “Anybody Have A Map? Navigating Mental Health For Teens,” geared to parents of middle and high school students on Thursday, March 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Adath Shalom, 841 Mountain Way in Morris Plains. This program is free and open to the entire community. Licensed clinical […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Oheb Shalom Congregation presents “From Bima to Broadway,” a concert to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of women serving in the Conservative cantorate, as well as Cantor Erica Lippitz’s 30-year anniversary as Oheb Shalom’s cantor. The concert will take place on Sunday, March 11, at 4 p.m. at Oheb Shalom, 170 Scotland […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Students across the West Orange School District were recognized for their Pride in Education essays in the annual competition sponsored by the Essex County Education Association. First-place winners received $75, second-place winners received $50 and third-place winners received $25. Students read their award-winning essays at the awards ceremony on March 1. […]