With the help of two creative, science-minded juniors, Jersey City’s McNair Academic has become one of 300 public middle and high school finalists in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition. The students — Eza Iqbal and Fay Wang Davis — developed a proposal to use rice husks to create durable bricks to build stable […]
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Student “Revolutionizers” Decry “Shocking” School Conditions
A group of student activists returned to the Board of Education last night to complain of leaking pipes, toilette-paperless bathrooms and non-existent arts programs. The group, known as the Revolutionizers of Jersey City High Schools, harangued board members at last month’s meeting, apparently prompting a discussion of school repairs at Monday night’s caucus. One revolutionizer, a […]
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Letter: BOE Trustee Mohamed Barkouch Needs to Listen Better
Jersey City is a great city! There is little doubt that due to our diversity and “wokeness” we are headed for a prosperous and invigorating future. However, there is a slippery slope between efficiency and unseasoned eagerness. Individuals in leadership roles can be “hip,” but we have to make sure they are qualified and prepared to […]
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New Bathrooms, Elevators and Fire Alarms Dominate BOE Caucus
At last night’s caucus meeting, the Board of Education got updates on recently completed and upcoming facilities projects at schools across the district. “Approximately 80% of our school buildings are between 80 and 100 years old,” said Superintendent Dr. Norma Fernandez, adding that these old buildings need significant improvements, including to their pipes, roofs, doors, […]
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Who’s Endorsing Whom in The Board of Education Race
It is said that endorsements count for little in politics. Nonetheless, the two slates vying for three Board of Education seats have picked up several endorsements each. Endorsements for the three independent candidates are, as yet, unknown. Slates Children First (Lorenzo Richardson, Gina Verdibello, and Monique K. Andrews) endorsements: Education Matters (Dejon Morris, George Blount, […]
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Sumit “Sam” Salia: Candidate for the Board of Education
Tell voters a little bit about your background and how it has prepared you to serve on the Board of Education. I’m Sumit “Sam” Salia, a proud US Army veteran, a dedicated pharmacist by profession, a devoted parent to a six-year-old, a small business owner, a homeowner, and a steadfast Jersey City lover who has […]
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George Blount: Candidate for the Board of Education
Tell voters a little bit about your background and how it has prepared you to serve on the Board of Education. I am an educator, a former public school principal, an advocate of providing training and employment to disadvantaged youths and adults. I am the President and owner of National Career Institute, an evaluator for […]
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Dejon Morris: Candidate for the Board of Education
Tell voters a little bit about your background and how it has prepared you to serve on the Board of Education. My background is community relations and law enforcement. I have served as Chief of Staff to the following elected officials: Assemblywoman Angela V Mcknight, 31st District; Late Senator Glenn D. Cunningham, 31st District; Late […]
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Alpa Patel: Candidate for the Board of Education
Tell voters a little bit about your background and how it has prepared you to serve on the Board of Education. Alpa Patel is a Jersey City Heights resident with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Master of Business Administration. She is the daughter of a former college professor in Gujarat, India and […]
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Monique K. Andrews: Candidate for the Board of Education
Tell voters a little bit about your background and how it has prepared you to serve on the Board of Education. I am a lifelong resident of Jersey City and attended PS 41, Henry Snyder High School and NJCU and had three children in the Jersey City Public Schools. As PS 41 Parents Council President, […]