Youth mentoring programs serve the purpose of helping children and teens develop into strong and successful individuals through the support of adult mentors. According to previous studies, these programs can be helpful for disadvantaged youth and they are twice as likely to attend college if they have a mentor. In Jersey City, there are plenty […]
Why Jersey City Teachers are Fighting
The teachers of Jersey City are like the teachers of any community – essential to what makes a place, and a defining force in what the people of that place are like. Our work is a better world, better lives, bigger dreams, more skills, and new ideas. Our work is helping individuals, families, our city […]
Recap: The JCPS Board Meeting
The Jersey City Public Schools had their monthly board meeting on March 15. According to jcboe.org, the meetings are normally held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School but this one was held at Henry Snyder High School. This meeting held by the Board of Education was opened to the public. With no surprise from […]
Adult Educational Programs in Jersey City
As of 2016, the rate of residents 25+ with at least a high school diploma is 85.9% and residents 25+ with at least a Bachelor’s degree is 44.1%. However, it’s important to note that due to particular circumstances, there are several people in Jersey City who may not have had the chance to finish high […]
Marist partners with HCCC for “College Now” program
At ChicpeaJC, the youth is one of the many things we’re passionate about and do our best to empower. Just a few short weeks ago I had the pleasure of sitting down with Maro Twal and the lovely staff at Marist High School to discuss their “College Now” program. A program in which high school students can […]
Hudson Montessori School’s Maker Faire
Hudson Montessori School hosted the first “School Maker Faire” in Jersey City on Saturday, January 20th! The day began with a pancake breakfast at Zeppelin Hall with parents and students. Families gathered to make pancakes with blueberries, sprinkles, and chocolate chips while Hudson Montessori students opened their classroom doors for “Bring your Parents to School […]
Hudson Montessori’s Day of Industrial Revolution
On October 20th, Hudson Montessori held the Kick Off for their annual yearlong theme. Last year, they focused on Great Explorations, and this year is all about the Industrial Revolution! Primary students focused on “Farm to Table,” Lower Elementary students handled projects on “Farm to Factory,” and Upper Elementary students held a “World’s Fair.” Each […]
CCAJC News
After months of searching for students and staff, and receiving donations from people interested in helping making this all run smoothly, our Content Creators Academy program is finally starting this month! We were lucky enough to have driven and talented teenagers interested in being students in the program, and we have a number of amazing […]
The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey
As a Filipino-American woman living in Jersey City, one of the things I love about this city is its diversity—especially its prominent Philippine culture. Here’s a fact: Jersey City has the largest population of Filipinos in the state of New Jersey. When I first moved to the area earlier this year, I knew wanted to […]
DACA: A Personal Perspective
We recently received a message from a woman who sent us a copy of her email to Mayor Fulop. We felt a great portion of her letter was important to share, especially considering Trump’s recent decision to rescind DACA. My name is -redacted-. I have been a Jersey City resident for about 20+ years. I am […]
Top 7 Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
September’s finally here! Find something interesting to kick in the new month. Want to find some events for the rest of the week? Our Event Calendar has other options! Featured Event The Hair Room JC helps Houston August 28 – September 2 The Hair Room JC, 213 Montgomery St Anatalie of The Hair Room JC hails […]
Top 7 Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
August is here! Start packing in your weekends with some fun events, and look through our Event Calendar for plenty of other options. Featured Events PicoTech Institute Grand Opening August 3 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PicoTech Institute, 278 Monmouth St Celebrate the opening of PicoTech Institute and learn more about what their services can do […]
PicoTech Institute’s Grand Opening
Join PicoTech Institute for its Grand Opening on August 3rd! From 4 PM to 7 PM, celebrate the opening of PicoTech Institute and learn more about what their services can do for you, your children, or your business. Enjoy a day of fun and awesome activities like 3D printing and painting, Robot battles & dancing, Virtual Reality Design, Alternative Energies, Hydro […]
Hiring Part-Time Teachers for CCAJC
Calling all educators – Do you want to work in a non-traditional teaching setting for high school-level students? Are you knowledgeable in areas like digital media and marketing? We’d love to have you on board as a teacher for Content Creators Academy Jersey City! We ask that anyone interested is available 2 to 4 days […]
The Fourth Annual Saturday Jump Start Series
On Saturday July 15th, the Saturday Jump Start Summer Series is back! It’s kicking off with a drama workshop hosted by Art House Productions and a studio tour at Mana Contemporary. Saturday Jump Start is a free and education series providing the youth with workshops focusing on career readiness, building important skill sets, and preparing […]
Content Creators Academy
Calling all parents and interested students ages 14 to 17! We are opening our applications for Content Creators Academy Jersey City, a nonprofit focused on helping students learn about all things digital media; photography, graphic design, social media management, entrepreneurial skills and more! Our first session is for this upcoming fall – September 2017 to […]
Hudson Montessori’s “Save Our Biomes” Social Studies Fair Recap
On Saturday May 6th, Hudson Montessori School held their annual Social Studies Fair, and this year’s theme was “Save Our Biomes!” From 9 AM to 1:30 PM, guests were able to view the students’ work highlighting the theme. The event started off with students singing songs from various eras as part of their Parade of […]
Hudson Montessori’s Save Our Biomes Social Studies Fair
Save the Date! Hudson Montessori School is holding its 8th Annual Social Studies Fair on Saturday, May 6 from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. This free, fun-for-the-whole-family community event spans three blocks from 10 to 50 Regent Street and features a street carnival chockfull of activities, food and entertainment. The event centerpiece is the students’ work […]
Hour of Code at Hudson Montessori
On December 6th and 7th, Hudson Montessori School hosted Hour of Code, an hour-long introduction to computer science and programming created by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org. Students and parents gathered at 6PM to take part in Hour of Code and learn the basics of coding – the parts that make up a computer, […]
French American Academy of Jersey City
I am so proud to be living in Jersey City, which according to an online study is considered the second most diverse city in the country. Half of the city’s residents also reported speaking a language other than English at home. It is a known fact that teaching your children a second language at a young age […]
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