Talia (she/her) is the education reporter for Montclair Local and is always looking for ways to view stories through a solutions journalism lens. She has spent time in newsrooms of all sizes and scopes. From National Public Radio in Washington D.C. to Transitions Online in Prague, Talia has written around the world and across topic areas. She has written stories about indigenous language revitalization in Alaska, social justice marches on Washington, and land use in Charlottesville, VA. Most recently, she worked for Public Herald, a nonprofit investigative news organization covering fracking in the United States.
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Optional masking in Montclair schools, Essex marked ‘high’ for transmission
School officials say they're seeing a drop in cases that isn't yet reflected in state figures.
Environmental mystery: Thousands of fish die in Third River
Any of several causes might have led to the massive die-off earlier this month.
Teachers, families reel at news of 83 Montclair schools nonrenewal notices
Montclair’s school superintendent says he issued 83 nonrenewal notices to staff Friday as part of an effort to stabilize the staff size and head off substantial nonrenewals in years to come.
Montclair schools issue nonrenewal letters to 83 staffers
The Montclair Education Association called for “all hands on deck” after learning 48 paraprofessionals and 35 teachers got the notices.
Glenfield student a finalist in Alpha Phi Alpha oratorical contest
Seventh-grade student Reeves Fils-Aime gave the award money to his teacher, Scott Berman.
No IDs, reason for Montclair police chase yet released after crash kills two people
Two individuals were pronounced dead Tuesday, and a third individual is being treated for injuries.
A show of support in Montclair for LGBTQ students, creating safe spaces
A response to criticisms of the school district's protocols for transgender students.
Montclair schools will bridge $3M budget deficit by cutting staff members
Non-renewal notices will go out to 26 non-tenured staff members on Thursday.
Plan for $188M capital improvements in Montclair schools continues on schedule
District will expects to hear back from state about debt service relief in early August.
Montclair schools looking to plug $3M hole in budget
A vote on a final spending plan is expected next week. Officials say increased costs are due to transportation and inflation.