Archive for July, 2011

How to improve the evaluation of teachers has become a hot topic. For one thing, the U.S. Education Department’s Race to the Top competition, which has added billions to reform efforts, demands more selective and rigorous teacher assessment systems. »

Reading fluency is the ability to read quickly, smoothly and correctly. Fluent readers recognize words instantly and do not need to sound out letters as they read. They are able to incorporate inflection and emotion when reading aloud. »

TRENTON – After slashing $139 million in aid for New Jersey cities from the state’s Fiscal Year 2012 budget, Gov. Chris Christie signaled a willingness to restore the funding today. However, the money will come with a catch – the state Department of Community Affairs would oversee the aid program. »

ELIZABETH -- The suspect in the shooting death of a Staten Island woman found near railroad tracks in Elizabeth last week surrendered to police Saturday morning, announced Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. »

RAHWAY – For the past fifteen years, the “Annual Lehrer-Gibilisco Benefit Softball Tournament” for Children’s Specialized Hospital has raised money to support the “Lightning Wheels” athletic team. »

ROSELLE – Union County’s “Family Fun and Flix” free summer outdoor entertainment series will feature the movie “Space Jam” on Tuesday, July 19, in Warinanco Park, on the border of Elizabeth and Roselle. »

BERKELEY HEIGHTS—Attention caregivers, do you feel tired? Are you overwhelmed and stressed? Caring for a loved one can bring on those feelings. You are not alone. »

ELIZABETH – In August, Academic Year in America (AYA) is looking for Elizabeth families to host high school exchange students from all over the world. »

OLD BRIDGE – PSEG recently awarded the Old Bridge Junior Knights Bantam Ice Hockey Team a $300 grant as part of the company’s Support for Sports program. »

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office often works with local law enforcement agencies to address the safety concerns of the residents of Middlesex County. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a bill that would shift $1 billion in federal money for high speed rail to fund Midwest flood relief, New Jersey’s senators called upon the Department of Transportation to thwart the move. »

TRENTON - The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today announced that Route 27 is being resurfaced in both directions from Burnett Street in New Brunswick to north of Bridge Street in Metuchen. »

HIGHLAND PARK -- Highland Park Police are asking residents to be vigilant following a series of home burglaries that occurred in the borough during the past month. »

TRENTON – The controversial public worker pension reforms Gov. Chris Christie signed into law last month will allow local governments to save $43 million in Fiscal Year 2012, according to projections released by the governor’s office today. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Middlesex County Prosecutor is offering $135,000 in grants to the county’s local police departments for the development of programs aimed at enhancing public awareness while combating a variety of crimes, including bias intimidation, bullying and vandalism. »

SOUTH PLAINFIELD – Acting Governor Kim Guadagno presented a $5,000 check to benefit South Plainfield’s emergency services on Thursday. »

PERTH AMBOY— Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Office of Recreation invite city resident to the reopening of the Perth Amboy Center for the Arts on Saturday, July 16, from noon- 4 p.m. »

I’m one of those people who believe that things happen for a reason. I don’t always know why at the time, but at some point, I will make connections between events or circumstances and then have my ‘a ha!’ moment. And so it was the day I inherited Sparky the dog, a five-year-old creamy... »

SOMERSET - The Diocese of Metuchen invites couples who desire to enrich their marriage and to strengthen their love for one another to attend a “Worldwide Marriage Encounter” weekend to be held July 29 – 31 at the Hampton Inn, 255 Davidson Avenue. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- Raritan Valley Hadassah is selling Rosh Hashanah cards. They are offering three designs: Sephardic synagogues, pomegranate tree, and shofar. The cost is $1 per card or $20 for 25 cards. To order, call Marsha Hines at 1-732-271-2932 or Muriel Haber at 1-732-249-4380. »