Piscataway School Board Discusses Student Safety Amid Rising Violence Reports

Overview: In a recent Piscataway School Board meeting, members tackled issues ranging from rising incidents of violence in schools to notable student achievements and future planning for the district’s operations and elections.

Piscataway School Board Confronts Bilingual Education Challenges Amid Rising Multilingual Enrollment

Overview: The Piscataway School Board meeting on April 19, 2024, primarily focused on the challenges faced in providing effective bilingual education due to an increase in multilingual learners. The district’s multilingual student population has more than quadrupled over the past eleven years, leading to logistical difficulties in offering native language instruction across geographically dispersed schools. This issue was brought to the forefront as the district received a conditional waiver for bilingual education, citing the need for more specialized teaching staff and resources.

Piscataway School Board Discusses New Student Representative, Security Measures, and Key Facility Projects

Overview: The Piscataway School Board meeting focused on the introduction of a new student representative, increased school security measures, and updates on various facility projects. These topics were discussed in detail, providing significant insights into the current priorities and actions of the board.

Rutgers Future Scholars Program Reports Success, Enhances Educational Opportunities for Piscataway Students

Overview: The Piscataway School Board meeting on April 19, 2024, highlighted updates and initiatives, including the success of the Rutgers Future Scholars program, curriculum updates, policy changes, and preparations for the upcoming school year.

Piscataway School District Celebrates National Recognition and Academic Success

Overview: The Piscataway School District was lauded for its national achievements in community outreach and communications, alongside notable academic successes, at a recent Piscataway School Board meeting. The district earned four national awards, the second-highest total in New Jersey, including an Award of Excellence for the annual School guide and calendar, and awards of Merit for social media, the superintendent reports newsletter, and photography. Acknowledgment was given to Gary Miller, the Public Information Officer, for his efforts in these areas.