Resolution of Gun Incident at Asbury Park High School
Laura Waters
November 10, 2020
This past March NJ Left Behind broke news that a student at Asbury Park High School was caught with a gun in his backpack. Now
Repollet Poaches Long Branch Superintendent; Bonus Rumor.
Staff Writer
November 9, 2020
Lamont Repollet, current President of Kean University, has announced a new appointment: Long Branch Superintendent Michael Salvatore will be Kean’s new senior vice president for
COMMENTARY: Lowering Standards Appears to Be Contagious, Too. I’m Looking at You, New York City.
Laura Waters
October 28, 2020
CASES SPIKE IN NEW YORK CITY There’s another virus spreading in the tri-state area and, while not fatal, it is dangerous. This is the disease
In Asbury Park, A Call for the State Fiscal Monitor to Resign
Laura Waters
July 24, 2020
Last night the Asbury Park Board of Education held its monthly meeting –with a bit of a twist. Since mid-March all meetings have been held
Why Can’t We Fix Asbury Park? Thirteen Years of State Oversight and Still Circling the Drain.
Laura Waters
May 4, 2020
I’ve spent a fair bit of time recently on Asbury Park Public Schools at the behest of residents and staff members who have asked me
Asbury Park Residents Decry School District’s High Spending and “Top-Heavy Administration.”
Laura Waters
May 1, 2020
On Wednesday night the Asbury Park Board of Education held its monthly public meeting. Sort of. While other districts are finding creative ways to include
Asbury Park Sources Clarify Loaded Gun Incident
Laura Waters
March 11, 2020
Since the Asbury Park High School incident when a student brought a loaded gun into the school — past a metal detector and a security
Who Keeps Students and Staff Safe at Asbury Park? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at What Parents Don’t Know.
Laura Waters
March 9, 2020
Thursday’s post described an incident where a student brought a loaded gun into school, despite the presence of metal detectors. In the aftermath, Principal Kathy
Asbury Park High School Student Brings Loaded Gun to School; Community and Staff Kept in the Dark.
Laura Waters
March 5, 2020
I have a scoop that I wish I didn’t have, courtesy of three anonymous sources, all staff members at Asbury Park Public Schools. An Asbury
Asbury Park Spends $42K per Student and Still Can’t Get the Job Done: Highlights from the Recent State Audit.
Laura Waters
February 28, 2020
Once again it’s time to take a look at Asbury Park Public School District, which spends more per pupil ($42,382 total a year) than almost