Known for his ability to bring civics and American democracy to life, Gill’s 53-year teaching career spans 10 U.S. presidents.
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For Montclairians, Kwanzaa means family
Montclair residents discuss the importance of the holiday.
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Montclair Board of Education president and vice president bid farewell
Latifah Jannah and Priscilla Church thanked the community during their last public meeting.
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Montclair school leaders celebrate referendum win, look to future
The first step will be advertising for and hiring a construction manager.
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Montclair parent shares daughter’s experience with antisemitism at school
Local rabbis and district discuss incidents and plan for future Holocaust education.
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Montclair student board representatives push for no homework on long breaks
Change would prevent student burnout and support mental health, they say.
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Montclair school district leaders continue to stress the importance of bond referendum
Repairs will go towards large infrastructure repairs, but also creating 21st century classrooms.
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Parents question why Montclair schools referendum projects were not tackled earlier
Average tax increase would equal to less than cup of coffee, supporters say.
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Montclair’s League of Women Voters and NAACP hold referendum session
School officials share how referendum came to be, how projects were prioritized.
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Montclair parents voice support for the district’s new sex education curriculum
Previous comments by board members and the public were cause for concern, parents said.
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Montclair school board eliminates board member comment period
Board president designated to make comments on behalf of all members.
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Notes from Montclair school board committee meetings often not shared with public
The reports are not required, but provide insight into board conversations and processes.
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Montclair High School’s Class of 2022 faced a ‘unique’ four years
From collapsed stairs to COVID-19, the seniors have learned many lessons.
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Parents, students worry Montclair schools are gutting the arts
But district officials say programming will not be affected by staff cuts.