Our Honors Chemistry students participate in laboratory sessions every month at Kean University. September, students participated in a lab at the new STEM Science building and then attended the Kean University Open House.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced 29 schools or school districts across the state stand to benefit from $2 million in grants for computer science education.

It’s enough money to give an additional 900 high school students access to computer science coursework, according to the administration. Most of the money was awarded to schools with a high number of students who come from low-wage households.

“One way to supercharge our economy is by advancing cutting-edge technology coursework in our schools," Murphy said at an event in Belleville.

“By giving students early access to the skills they will need to succeed in the 21st century workforce, we are helping them prepare for high-demand, high-paying career opportunities," the Democratic governor said. "Today’s announcement puts the state closer to providing high-quality computer science education to all New Jersey students.”

Murphy was joined by other officials who helped implement the grant program, including state Sen. Teresa Ruiz.

“There is nothing more critical than making an investment in education,” Ruiz, D-Essex, said.

Here’s the breakdown of the $2 million for each school or district:

— Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School $79,793

— Bergen Arts & Science Charter School $56,303

— Midland Park $43,146

— Northern Valley Regional $47,020

— Teaneck TBD

— Ocean City $55,518

— Belleville $80,558

— East Orange $42,493

— Newark $100,000

— Orange $99,889

— Gateway Regional $92,640

— Jersey City $94,183

— Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School $98,967

— Piscataway Township $72,744

— Sayreville TBD

— Manasquan $20,612

— Ocean Township $75,014

— Wall Township $41,899

— Dover Town $63,060

— Toms River Regional $91,030

— Lakeland Regional $44,342

— Paterson Charter School for Science & Technology $72,497

— Pompton Lakes $47,611

— Bridgewater-Raritan Regional $68,583

— Somerville Borough $92,498

— Kittatinny Regional TBD

— Elizabeth $95,101

— Hillside Township $44,184

— Plainfield $99,836

Source/Credit:www.nj.com

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