South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools

Does South Orange-Maplewood Have a Jewish Problem or a Profligacy Problem?

The hijab incident at South Orange-Maplewood School District (SOMA) has a new wrinkle although It should have reached its conclusion…

2 years ago

BREAKING: Update on South Orange-Maplewood Hijab Incident–Almost Doesn’t Count As Mom Backs Out of Deal

According to just-released court documents, a settlement has been reached among the parties involved in an incident that occurred in…

2 years ago

South Orange-Maplewood School District Sparks Community’s Ire With Misplaced Priorities

Last year Kate Travers’ son had a wonderful experience in his South Orange-Maplewood School District (SOMA) kindergarten class. His inclusion…

2 years ago

South Orange-Maplewood Teacher’s Lawsuit: “SHE’S JEWISH OO SUS GOT A PROBLEM ON HER HANDS”

Last week Tamar Herman, the South Orange-Maplewood teacher who was put on administrative leave last year for allegedly pulling off…

2 years ago

South Orange-Maplewood School Teacher Files A Defamation Lawsuit in Follow-Up to Hijab Incident

Today the New York Times is breaking news about South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools. Back in October 2021, Olympic fencer Ibtihaj…

2 years ago

BENNETT: South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education Doesn’t Care If You Can Get Your Child to School

Jeffrey Bennett and his family reside in the South Orange-Maplewood school district. South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools District is a racially-diverse…

2 years ago

South Orange-Maplewood Superintendent: Board May Bring Back Courtesy Busing For Integration Program

Today Carly Sitrin of Politico has an article about the South Orange-Maplewood district's transportation mess, with angry parents crowding school…

2 years ago

South Orange-Maplewood Parents Outraged At School Board’s Disregard for Child Safety

South Orange-Maplewood Public Schools District (SOMA) is known for its fine schools with students performing well above state averages. Like…

2 years ago

South Orange-Maplewood: Your Three-Year-Olds Need to Keep Wearing Masks

Despite a survey that shows the majority of South Orange-Maplewood preschool parents and teachers feel masks are unnecessary, the school…

2 years ago

Testa Will Introduce Bill To Let Parents Opt Out Of Districts With Mask Mandates

This is a press release. Senator Michael Testa will introduce legislation to allow parents to create a path to choose…

2 years ago