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🌱 Patch AM: What changes is Madison’s interim superintendent promising for local schools?

Also check out Kevin Hines: Belonging in the Age of Loneliness on the Madison Patch calendar

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  • What changes is Madison’s interim superintendent promising for local schools?

Also on today's calendar: Kevin Hines: Belonging in the Age of Loneliness and 9 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

• Madison Interim Superintendent Bruce Watson Pledges ‘Full Time' Commitment to District's Culture, Climate and Student Learning (tapinto.net) — Madison’s interim superintendent Bruce Watson is pledging a “full time” commitment to strengthening the public school district’s culture, climate, and student learning during his tenure. In a message to families and staff, he praised Madison’s rigorous curriculum, highlighted strong community engagement, and emphasized close collaboration with the Board of Education, educators, and parents to keep improving student outcomes.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Florham Park

  • What's on TAPinto in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains for the Week of Monday Jan. 5 - Friday Jan. 9 (tapinto.net)

Chatham

  • N.J.'s Wrestlers of the Week in all 14 conferences for Dec. 23-Jan. 3 (nj.com)
  • At December BOE Meeting, Superintendent presents mid-year update on district goals, strategic plan (tapinto.net)
  • Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 1/5/2026 (insidernj.com)

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