Montclair school district continues to expand its free preschool Montclair school district continues to expand its free preschool Plan for 2023-24 year includes doubling classrooms, teaching 180 students. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Allison Silverstein, Crystal Hopkins to lead school boardAllison Silverstein, Crystal Hopkins to lead school boardBoard members Yvonne W. Bouknight, Brian Fleischer and Monk Inyang sworn in. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Student board representatives push for no homework on breaksStudent board representatives push for no homework on breaksChange would prevent student burnout and support mental health, they say. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair parents voice support for the district’s new sex edMontclair parents voice support for the district’s new sex edPrevious comments by board members and the public were cause for concern, parents said. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Several changes made to Montclair school district calendarSeveral changes made to Montclair school district calendarSchool board members acknowledge a lack of communication about the revisions. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
A show of support in Montclair for LGBTQ students, safe spacesA show of support in Montclair for LGBTQ students, safe spacesA response to criticisms of the school district's protocols for transgender students. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Announcement about masking in Montclair schools expected TuesdayAnnouncement about masking in Montclair schools expected TuesdayParents, board members share thoughts on optional versus mandatory. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair schools staff: Classroom temperatures get as low as 40s, 50sMontclair schools staff: Classroom temperatures get as low as 40s, 50sDistrict administrators say they respond to complaints, are working against the limits of an aging HVAC system. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
As coronavirus cases surge, Montclair lets contract for in-school testing expireAs coronavirus cases surge, Montclair lets contract for in-school testing expireThe district will hear a formal proposal from a new vendor Jan. 19, and has several after-school testing events scheduled.Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair High going virtual, shorter day for younger kids this week as COVID cases surgeMontclair High going virtual, shorter day for younger kids this week as COVID cases surgeSome neighboring districts, including East Orange, have switched to remote instruction Talia WienerTalia Wiener