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Plainfield High School and Plainfield Academy for the Arts just earned a global honor held by only 1,100 schools worldwide. Students are now using technology to create podcasts, compose music, and solve real-world problems in ways that prepare them for tomorrow's challenges.
Apple Montessori Schools in Wayne, NJ, just became the only Montessori school in the state offering a hands-on STEAM education program for kids as young as four. The TinkRworks program is already sparking creativity and critical thinking in young learners through coding, building projects, and more.
Robbinsville High School's Rocketry and Aerospace Club is hosting a free STEM Innovation Night on May 29th, featuring NASA engineers and an exciting student pitch contest. The student-led event aims to inspire younger kids and make aerospace careers more accessible in their community.
A motivational speaker showed Soehl Middle School students how one simple act of giving can create real change in their community. The interactive assembly pushed kids to think beyond feeling inspired and actually practice kindness on purpose.
Middle schoolers in New Jersey learned about resilience and hope from Fred Polak, whose parents fell in love while imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp. The Holocaust remembrance program brought together students, a 104-year-old WWII veteran, and powerful lessons about combating hate.
A Holocaust survivor who hid from Nazi persecution as a child brought history to life for New Jersey high schoolers. Maud Dahme's powerful firsthand account reminded students why remembering the past protects the future.
New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bill that would help schools and community colleges cut energy costs by covering up to half the price of solar panel installations. The program aims to free up education dollars while boosting the state's clean energy goals.
Emily Shulman shared her parents' Holocaust survival story with New Jersey high school students, teaching them the difference between being "watchers" who stand by and "doers" who help others in need. The powerful two-hour presentation left students committed to standing up for those who need help.
When a classmate needed help, Hanover Park High School student Matt Valenti didn't wait for applause or recognition. His simple act of kindness is reminding a New Jersey community what everyday heroism looks like.
A New Jersey high school just proved that academic excellence and accessibility can go hand in hand. Hoboken High School earned a national Bronze distinction for expanding college-level opportunities while helping students succeed.
A 14-year-old basketball player collapsed from cardiac arrest during a game in New Jersey, but a quick-thinking school nurse and coach brought him back to life. Their rapid CPR and AED response proves why every school needs accessible emergency equipment and trained staff.
Linden Public Schools became one of the nation's few Apple Distinguished Districts after all 11 schools earned individual recognition. Students showcased their skills by producing a professional multi-site livestream that brought educators from across New Jersey to witness the future of learning.