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Academy of the Holy Angels Enter World Language Honor Societies; 5 Officers Earn Moran Awards

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Demarest NJ,  outstanding world language students from the Academy of the Holy Angels have been welcomed into the French, Italian, Latin, and Spanish honor societies. AHA World Language Department Chair Lisa Betti, who organized and led both ceremonies, noted how the study of world languages allows people to connect and explore different perspectives, including how other people view us. She congratulated the inductees, expressing her hope that this is just the beginning of their discovery of languages and cultures.

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Ultra Leftist Stockton Poll: Involve parents in decisions about what subjects are taught in N.J. schools

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Galloway NJ,  two-thirds of New Jersey adults believe parents should be more involved in local decisions about what curriculum is taught in the schools, according to a Stockton University Poll released today.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Students Enter National Business Honor Society

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Demarest NJ, seniors and juniors who excel in the Academy of the Holy Angels’ business education program have entered the National Business Honor Society. AHA Business Department Chair Krystal Reilly, who founded and advises AHA’s NBSH and DECA chapters, led the March 21 induction ceremony.

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Benefits eLearning Brings to Humanity

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Elearning is where students take their sessions online. Learning materials are also provided electronically in such formats as videos, ebooks, and web links. The method is a swift departure from the traditional approach where students would spend most of their time in class. Elearning utilizes such gadgets as phones, laptops, and tablets. 

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Academy of the Holy Angels Senior Erin Ha Set to Play Tennis for Yale

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Demarest NJ,  Game, set, and match: Erin Ha. This Tenafly teen just signed her letter of intent to play tennis for the Yale Bulldogs. Her February 17 signing ceremony was held at the Academy of the Holy Angels, where Ha is midway through her senior year. Those in attendance included teammates, classmates, and Ha’s parents Karen and David.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Consider STEM Careers with Alumna Engineer Nina Sinatra

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Demarest NJ, Nina Sinatra, a 2008 graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels, recently addressed current Angels about her exciting career as a senior mechanical and materials engineer.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Students Flourish in Scholastic Art & Writing Competition

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Demarest NJ,  Expressive artists and creative wordsmiths from the Academy of the Holy Angels, including one middle school student, fared exceptionally well in the regional leg of the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. In total, Angels’ accolades include a nomination for an American Voices Award, 11 Gold Keys (9 in art, 2 in writing), 18 Silver Keys (12 in art, 6 in writing), and 27 Honorable Mentions (20 in art, 7 in writing).

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America’s Governors Proclaim “School Choice Week”

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Ridgewood NJ, in a remarkable show of support, the following governors have officially proclaimed School Choice Week this month. These governors either have issued or will issue proclamations in honor of National School Choice Week stating that January 22 – January 28, 2023, will officially be “School Choice Week” in their respective states.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Senior Answers the Call to Help the Most Vulnerable

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Demarest NJ,  Caterina Cardamone is an Academy of the Holy Angels senior with a gift for being present when others need a helping hand. 

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Academy of the Holy Angels Junior Elise Tao to Attend 16th Annual Disney Dreamers Academy

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Demarest NJ, Elise Tao of Upper Saddle River is one of four New Jersey teens chosen to attend the 16th Annual Disney Dreamers Academy. She and 99 of her peers from across the country will attend this event (March 23-26) at Walt Disney World in Florida. Participants, who range in age from 13 through 19, will attend career workshops, interact with mentors, and learn how their dreams can ultimately change their lives. 

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High Performing Charter Schools in Trenton and Jersey City to Receive $4.25M in Funding to Serve More Public School Students

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Hamilton NJ , the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association (NJPCSA) announced plans to provide $4.25 million to three public charter schools from the Association’s Charter School Program (CSP) grant from the US Department of Education. After a rigorous review process that included charter school experts from across the country, Achievers Early College Prep Charter School and Paul Robeson Charter School in Trenton will each receive $1.5 million and Kindle Education, a new public charter school set to open in 2023 in Jersey City, will receive $1.25 million.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Christmas Concert Began with Tradition; Ended with a Twist

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Demarest NJ,  this year, the Academy of the Holy Angels Christmas Concert infused seasonal favorites with a very special finale. Held at Saint Mary’s Church in Dumont (while the auditorium renovations continued), the festivities began with Caccini’s “Ave Maria,” an anticipated annual staple. Concertmaster Faith Youn (’23) played the violin solo as the chorus processed up the aisle, candles in hand.

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Black and Latino Public Charter School Students Outperform Their Peers

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Results show pandemic-related setbacks statewide in student learning with public charters best positioned to accelerate educational recovery  

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Hamilton NJ , the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) released statewide assessment scores for the first time in three years due to extensive disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. While there were significant drops statewide, analysis shows that Black and Latino students enrolled in public charter schools in the six largest charter cities are twice as likely to be proficient in English language arts and mathematics compared to their district peers based on 2022 statewide assessment results. This data verifies that public charter schools accelerated student learning for low-income students of color during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic in Newark, Trenton, Paterson, Camden, Jersey City and Plainfield.

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On What Pillars Is Homeschooling Better Than Traditional Schooling?

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For most parents worldwide, convincing children to get up early every morning and leave for school is much of a task. Kids just starting their academic life need to understand what school is and its importance. They all know that the words ‘school’ and ‘study’ are responsible for their everyday trauma of leaving home and parents to stay in an unknown place for hours. 

This everyday battle grows dissent among kids to dislike the concept of studying. It can be avoided with homeschooling. Now, asking what are the home schooling benefits opens up a long list of things. It also raises the debate of whether schooling at home is better than at a physical school.

Consider going through this article to find answers regarding the benefits of schooling kids at home.

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Angels for Veterans Fundraiser Will Help Train Service Dogs

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Demarest NJ, in honor of Veterans Day 2022, the Academy of the Holy Angels raised over $2,500 to help bring a trained service dog to a military veteran. This timely event was hosted November 9 by AHA Upper School’s Angels for Veterans organization and the students at AHA Middle School. Students, faculty, and staff (50 in all) received donations for completing laps around the Academy’s track. Funds benefit American Humane’s Pups4Patriots™.

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