New Drew University Students Move Into Madison Wednesday

New students arrive Wednesday for a week of orientation before fall classes get underway Monday at Drew University.

Madison Students Head Back To School Next Week

The first day of school is next Wednesday, with orientations and meet-and-greets helping Madison students get ready for a new school year.

How Much Does Madison Schools Superintendent Make? State Data Reveals

The figures are part of a statewide data release covering school district leaders across New Jersey.

Madison’s Drew University To Host Sports Business Pre-College Program This Summer

2 NJ executives are offering high school students hands-on exposure to sports industry careers before college applications begin.

Madison School Board Approves Solar Panel Plan For District Buildings

The board voted Wednesday to hire an energy consultant and launch a bidding process for a Power Purchase Agreement.

Drew U Celebrates Inaugural Graduating Class of Action Scholars

Graduating seniors have volunteered with Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps, led student service trips, and spearheaded new DEI initiatives.

After Leaving For 'Dawson's Creek' Gig, Actor Returns To NJ University

James Van Der Beek will address graduates at the Morris County university which he dropped out of to take the lead role in the teen drama.

Gabriela Salazar Exhibition 'Whether Break or Shape' Displayed At Drew

“Whether Break or Shape comes from wondering about our response to change, crisis, grief, obstacle, difficulty, new circumstances," she said

Broadway Performers Bring Their Talents to Drew University

Members of the public will have the chance to meet actress Natalie Cortez following the performance of "A Chorus Line" on March 28.

TED Talks Come To Drew University With “Everyday Under Wraps”

The talks unveil mysteries hidden in our daily lives, and wonderful aspects of the everyday that we often overlook. See how to get a seat:

Drew University Announces Andrew Weissmann as Next Drew Forum Speaker

Former federal prosecutor, legal analyst and law professor to speak on March 27.

Drew U Prof Wins $75K Study Grant To Take Low-Income Students to Ghana

Professor Cathryn Devereaux’s study provides educational travel opportunities for low-income Black high schoolers.

Drew Professor Competes On 'Jeopardy!' For 2nd Time; How Did She Do?

Brianne Barker, associate professor and chair of biology at Drew University, was invited back on "Jeopardy!" for a second time this week.

Madison Schools Set For State Aid Increase For 2023-24

The increase in state aid comes after Gov. Murphy touted increased school funding throughout New Jersey.

Supporters Stand Behind Transgender Students In Madison

Community members spoke out in support of the transgender student policy at a recent Madison school board meeting.

New President Named To Head Drew University In Madison

Hilary L. Link has been named the university's 15th president, succeeding Thomas J. Schwarz, who is retiring at the end of June.

Late Start Calendar Proposal Approved For Madison School District

The Madison School District has declared Sept. 5 as the new proposed start date in response to parent requests for a later start time.

No Decision Made In Bid For Madison School Board President

Due to a tie vote, the Madison School Board president's fate will now be decided by the county. 

Referendum Election Pushed Back In Madison Borough

The referendum, which was originally planned to take place this coming March, has been pushed back until September.

School Board Reorganization Meeting Date Planned For Madison

The meeting will be held at Madison High School in the Alice Perlaw Media Center at 7 p.m., officials said.

Arguments Made For Late Start Calendar For Madison Schools

With discussions about the upcoming school calendar underway, some parents are advocating for a later start time for the coming school year.

Call For School Crossing Guards Continues In Madison Borough

Despite the fact that the school year is well underway, the district is still looking for crossing guards to fill open positions.

Future Referendum Highlighted In Madison Superintendent Coffee

The referendum, which is expected to cost $80 million, will include four different options.

Student Athletes Sign College Commitments At Madison High School

According to Madison High School Principal David Drechsel, four student-athletes will sign National Letters of Intent this Wednesday.

School Crossing Guards Needed In Madison Borough

The position is a part-time position with a salary of $20.62 an hour, according to Madison officials.

3 Madison High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The students scored in the top one percent of all PSAT takers and have a chance to win a National Merit Scholarship.

Debate Questions Sought For Madison School Board Election

The League of Women Voters (LWV) is hosting a candidates forum for candidates seeking a seat on the Madison Board of Education.

New Faces, New Roles In Madison Schools Ahead Of New School Year

Just in time for the start of the new school year, a new assistant principal and director of curriculum and instruction have been appointed.

Drew University Ranked Among Best Colleges By Princeton Review: Report

Drew University is one of nine New Jersey schools to make the list.

Active Shooter Response Training For Back-To-School In Madison

In preparation for the year, members of the Madison Police Department took part in a tactical active shooter training lesson.

Fill Up Your Tank In Support Of The Madison Education Foundation

Madison residents can now fill up their tanks for a good cause until the end of October.

Madison Teacher Salaries: How Much Do Educators Earn?

The median public-school teacher salary in New Jersey last year totaled $74,186. See the median salary for teachers in Madison.

Back To School: Madison 2022-23 School Calendar

Parents in the Madison Public School District can look forward to the first day of school later this summer.

Search Continues For New Assistant Principal For Madison Schools

Madison is currently looking for an assistant principal to ring in the new school year. 

Madison Schools Superintendent, Principals Make More Than $1M

School administrators earn between $150K and $300K per year, according to data from the Department of Education.

Madison Superintendent Coffee Meeting Is Scheduled For Next Week

Superintendent Mark Schwarz will meet virtually with members of the community once again to discuss any pressing public concerns.

Filing Deadline For Madison Board Of Education Nears

Residents who want to run for the local school board in the general election on Nov. 8 must file by July 25.

School Safety Discussed At Madison Superintendent Coffee Meeting

The final meeting of the school year included COVID-19 updates, Referendum Key Takeaways, and a presentation on school safety.

Local Teachers Awarded For 'Amazing Contributions' In Madison Schools

The Madison Board of Education presented four teachers with the Innovation and Teaching Award to recognize their outstanding work.

Track And Field Teams Added To Athletics Program At Drew University

The teams will compete as club sports in the 2022-23 school year before joining the Landmark Conference as NCAA Division III varsity teams.