Former Hoboken Assistant Superintendent of Schools Dr. Miguel Hernandez Passes Away at 58

Sad news about former Hoboken Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Hernandez.

Hernández, a native of Keyport and a resident of Middletown Township, died late last week at a hospital in Red Bank. He was 58.

Hernández, who held a doctorate in education leadership, served as Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Hoboken, New Jersey. 

In February 2021, Hernández released a 104-page book titled “Letters from My Students” to encourage teachers and those aspiring to enter the profession during the pandemic.

Hernández was a standout athlete for the Red Raiders of Keyport High School, shining on the gridiron and the wrestling mat. He graduated with the Class of 1984.

Hernández is survived by his wife of 15 years, Janine Hopkins Hernández, and his father, Hipólito Hernández. He had four brothers and two sisters, according to his obituary.

A funeral Mass was scheduled for Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish at 376 Maple Place in Keyport. 

STORY: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/haledon/2023/11/13/manchester-regional-high-school-haledon-nj-mourning-loss-former-superintendent-miguel-hernandez/71567329007/?fbclid=IwAR3VgoIfMiEvyIB3OFju-katcAWB6cNi8hyD5it-_879UAXPBI9RLxU5gL4

‘Moms for Progress’ team sweeps Hoboken Board of Education race-By John Heinis/Hudson County View

Hudson County View reporting that The “Moms for Progress” ( Kids First legacy) slate swept the Hoboken Board of Education race in a largely uneventful contest that saw four candidates running for three, three-year terms.

The “Moms Leading Progress” Hoboken Board of Education slate: From left to right: Trustee-elect Sheillah Dallara, Trustee Chetali Khanna, and Trustee Sharyn Angley, the board president. Instagram photo.

Trustee Chetali Khanna was the top vote getter with 3,754, BOE President Sharyn Angley was right behind her at 3,704. Their running mate, Sheillah Dallara, received 3,590 votes, according to preliminary tallies from the Hudson County Clerk’s Office.

Dallara, who opted not to seek re-election last year after winning three-year terms in 2016 and 2019, ran in place of Trustee Melanie Tekirian, who coincidentally also decided not to run again after two terms in office.

Meanwhile, Angley and Khanna ran unopposed in 2020 with Tekirian as the “Hoboken Together” team.

This time around, their only opponent was perennial candidate Pat Waiters, who had some success, notching 2,539 votes, but leaving her just under a thousand votes from a board seat.

She was also on the ballot in the 2nd Ward council race, but she received only 65 votes, stating last month that she was going to focus on the BOE contest.

The school board race was largely absent of conflict this time around, with one of the only notable moments being when Trustee Ailene McGuirk endorsed the Moms Leading Progress slate and questioned why Waiters had campaign literature suggesting to write McGuirk in.

New Jersey Awards $41M to 243 School Districts for Tutoring- Hoboken District and Hoboken Charter Receive Awards

Trenton, New Jersey – The New Jersey Department of Education today announced approximately $41 million in preliminary grant awards for the implementation of High Impact Tutoring in approximately 240 New Jersey school districts to implement highly effective, evidence-based strategies that promote learning acceleration among students.

High Impact Tutoring is designed to enable school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects, to work with educational service vendors, nonprofit organizations, and colleges and universities to provide tutoring services at scale and provide educational assistance to students. School districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects are also able to utilize existing staff for specific tutoring programs outside of regular classroom instruction.

Full list of NJ District to receive funds: https://www.nj.gov/education/news/2023/NJDOEAnnouncesHighImpactTutoringGrants.pdf

The bid process requires districts to gain local school board approval, publicize their needs, advertise for 20 days and choose tutoring firms. In addition, tutoring firms will need time to hire and train additional tutors and run security checks. About 340 districts applied for the grants; those requesting more than $32,000 must solicit bids from tutoring companies that can provide the services.

Full story: https://www.nj.com/education/2023/11/state-awards-41m-to-243-districts-for-tutoring-is-yours-among-them.html