January 31, 2010 STAFF WRITER and Carmen Catanese The Times of Trenton The first opinion article in the series (“Trenton’s failing schools — the tragedy and the hope,” Nov. 2, 2009) describes the record of Trenton’s public schools, focusing on the high dropout rate and low achievement at Trenton Central High School (TCHS).
October 09, 2009 STAFF WRITER The Times of Trenton TRENTON — Violence inside the walls of Trenton Central High School has decreased significantly during school hours, officials said last night. But once that bell rings at 2:40 p.m., it’s a whole different story.
BY LISA RICH The Times TCHS administrator facing tenure charges The defense attorney for a suspended Trenton schools administrator unsuccessfully argued in court yesterday all charges should be dropped against Priscilla M. Dawson, one of four employees tar geted by the district as being responsible for a controversial grading scandal. After putting the case on [...]
BY LISA RICH The Times Administrators want to avoid problems of last year TRENTON — Contrary to this time last year, school officials last night outlined what they call a “smooth sailing” start to the school year. When school resumed last September, hundreds of students at Trenton Central High School were without schedules or class [...]
BY LISA RICH The Times Landmark’s future in question TRENTON — The city school district is putting aside renovation plans at the landmark high school on Chambers Street and instead focusing on new construction. The school board last night approved a last-minute proposal to amend its long-range plan and temporarily abandon renovation efforts at Trenton [...]