Activism: Moms take to the streets
Across the nation and here in Montclair, moms are protesting and taking to the streets for political issues they care about.
Interim Superintendent Nathan Parker
Montclair schools plan to offer both online and in-person learning in fall
Superintendent Jonathan Ponds announced, during the Board of Education’s retreat on Friday, July 17, that schools would allow parents to continue with distance learning, if they preferred, or send their children to school for in-person instruction.
Untangling the structural factors behind Montclair’s achievement gap
Structural issues, including the availability of affordable housing and the wealth gap, play a key role in Montclair schools' achievement gap, experts say.
Montclair BOE discusses equity, letter from superintendent
A letter addressing George Floyd’s death from interim Superintendent Nathan Parker was questioned by some because it was sent to students as well as parents, but was defended by school district officials.
Community shares possible solutions for Montclair’s achievement gap in “Let’s Talk About It”
The Montclair NAACP Youth Council held a “Let’s Talk About It” event on Sunday, May 24, for the public to share their thoughts on what is contributing to Montclair’s long-standing achievement gap, and how those issues could probably be addressed.
Murphy approves in-person ceremonies for summer as Montclair makes graduation plans
Interim Superintendent Nathan Parker said Tuesday, May 26, that because Murphy just made the announcement that morning, the school officials had not yet discussed what it would mean for Montclair’s graduation plans.
Montclair BOE elects new leadership, salutes teachers amid challenges of outbreak
The Montclair Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting Monday night, in a virtual setting for the first time, as the district faces unknowns about the new school year.