Renaissance parents gather to support principal Maria FranciscoRenaissance parents gather to support principal Maria FranciscoA judge has confirmed an arbitration decision reinstating former principal Joseph Putrino. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Judge confirms decision reinstating Putrino at Renaissance Judge confirms decision reinstating Putrino at Renaissance Montclair school district had challenged arbitrator’s ruling. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair school board approves revised 2023-24 calendarMontclair school board approves revised 2023-24 calendarThe schedule includes 12 half-days, instead of the proposed 22. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Catching up on Montclair Public Schools’ $187.7 million repair project (Our Schools)Catching up on Montclair Public Schools’ $187.7 million repair project (Our Schools)"Maintaining the sanctity of the classroom experience for teachers and students is our top priority," David Cantor said.Jaime BedrinJaime Bedrin
Legacy Construction to oversee district’s $187.7M projectLegacy Construction to oversee district’s $187.7M projectFirm’s bid, $3.1M, was much lower than those of its competitors, board says. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Hillside failed to meet bullying requirements for 2021-2022 yearHillside failed to meet bullying requirements for 2021-2022 yearBuzz Aldrin met standard, but score dropped significantly from previous year. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair Public Schools to host property tax relief presentationMontclair Public Schools to host property tax relief presentationState officials will discuss New Jersey's two property tax relief programs: ANCHOR and Senior Freeze. Chelsey JohnstoneChelsey Johnstone
Montclair students and parents ask for support on grievingMontclair students and parents ask for support on grieving“Grief is complicated,” Thomas Creaser said. “In our experience with cancer, grief began with the diagnosis, but then grief continues after a student loses a loved one.”Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Preschool expansion underway in Montclair school district, Ponds saysPreschool expansion underway in Montclair school district, Ponds saysThe district intends to change the way it conducts its lottery for the free preschool program. Talia WienerTalia Wiener
Montclair’s Buzz Aldrin school adopts anti-bullying programMontclair’s Buzz Aldrin school adopts anti-bullying programThe initiative is intended to help Buzz Aldrin students and staff to create a school-run No Place for Hate Committee.Talia WienerTalia Wiener