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Posted on August 30, 2019August 29, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

NJEA PAC Endorses 59 Candidates in Legislative Contests Including Some Republicans

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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Educations Association’s 125-member political action committee (NJEA PAC) voted to endorse 59 candidates for election to the New Jersey General Assembly in the upcoming November election.

“NJEA members have seen the profound impact that political decisions have on their lives and on the lives of their students,” said NJEA President Marie Blistan. “NJEA members have always been active participants in the political process, because we care about our profession and our students. As the burden of Ch. 78 and the lack of job justice for educational support professionals (ESP) make clear, it is more important than ever that we elect candidates who share our priorities and values.”

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

Heightened Security at Bergen County Schools

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HARRINGTON PARK NJ, the Harrington Park is staring off the school year by installing bullet-proof doors throughout the schools district. The district has purchased more than 50 of the 150-pound steel doors at a cost of $2500 each.

The district explains that when you turn the lock of the door, 12 steel bars are engaged. This is an added feature to the thick steel construction and bullet-resistant glass.

Posted on August 26, 2019August 25, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Board of Education Public Meeting tonight August 26th, 2019 5:00 PM

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education Public Meeting will be tonight August 26, 2019 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Education Center, 49 Cottage Place .

At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments. The public comment periods will be scheduled after presentations. or just prior to the end of the meeting, whichever occurs first. The first opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer . in order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second opportunity will occur at the discretion of the presiding officer taking into consideration a break point in the agenda.

Posted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 by James — 6 Comments

A Message from the Ridgewood Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Daniel Fishbein

“Summer is quickly coming to an end and the opening day of school, September 3, is nearly here. We have all been working hard to ensure that our buildings and programs are ready for the first day of school.

Most importantly, on the instructional front our teachers and administrators have been busy writing new curriculum and improving existing curriculum at all grade levels. We have revised K-5 level curricula in English Language Arts, Social Studies and Health. At the Middle School level, we have revised our 6-8 Math, and Band and Orchestra programs. Finally, at Ridgewood High School we have revised 22 courses in the areas of Business, World Languages, Math, Fine and Applied Arts, and Wellness. We also have our new staff in place and are providing them with a four-day orientation so they are ready to go when students arrive.

Posted on August 14, 2019August 13, 2019 by James — 7 Comments

Italian American Group Galvanizes Widespread Opposition to NEA Resolution to Eliminate Columbus Day

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Ridgewood NJ, The Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition (“IAOVC”), a nationwide coalition of anti-bias activists, has assembled a Task Force, comprised of a wide array of Italian American organizations, to demand that the National Education Association (“NEA”) overturn its Resolution, passed at the NEA National Convention last month, to eliminate Columbus Day.

“As a former teacher and Italian American I am outraged that the NEA launched this attack on Columbus Day, using their pulpit to poison the minds of children with the overblown, false, non-factual narrative about the history of Columbus,” stated Dr. Manny Alfano, Founder and President of IAOVC. “This is not only an attack on Italian Americans it is an attack against all Western culture, using Columbus as a figurehead. This is Anti-Italian and Anti-American.”

Posted on August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

10 Tips for Being a Smart Student Loan Borrower

New Jersey Society of CPAs Develops Student Loan Checklist

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Ridgewood NJ, With approximately $1.5 trillion in student loan debt in the United States as of the first quarter of 2019, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, students and their parents need to more carefully understand loan terms and how to combat the rising cost of borrowing. As the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) looks to inform the public about making sound financial decisions, its Student Loan Task Force developed a borrower checklist.

Posted on August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

Reader Worries About Ridgewood Schools Huge Debt Plan

“The village has a NEW “THREE AMIGOS PROBLEM”, Brogan, Wilson, and Morgan.

It appears that the village has a NEW “THREE AMIGOS PROBLEM”, Brogan, Wilson, and Morgan.

Posted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Ridgewood School Board Vacancy Information

Notice of Vacancy on the Board of Education

What: The Ridgewood Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants to fill a seat that will be vacant as of July 30, 2019. The term will run from appointment this September to the April 21, 2020 Annual School Election.

How: Interested residents may pick up an application at the Office of the Board Secretary at the Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood or click here to download the application.

Posted on July 28, 2019July 27, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Reader says , “the government should get out of the education system altogether”

Nothing wrong with that. Managing a school system, especially the one as big as Ridgewood’s, is enormous responsibility. It should be compensated in line with free market rules.

I’d argue the government should get out of the education system altogether. Any artificial floors or ceilings government rules create cause more harm than good. For example the Teachers Unions that reduce competition. Getting promotions with tenor has been practically eradicated in the private sector. It’s role-based promotions now, given to best applicants. Not so amongst teachers.

Posted on July 28, 2019July 27, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Calls to Abolish NJ’s School Development Authority in Wake of Staffing Scandal

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Parsippany NJ, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (R-26) demanded the Legislature take action on her bill to abolish the School Development Authority (SDA) and place school construction responsibilities under the Department of Treasury, after the state was forced this week to fire 30 SDA employees whose hiring violated state ethics guidelines

A-5330, introduced by the Assemblywoman after the SDA staffing scandal broke in April, will transfer all school construction responsibilities now handled by the troubled agency to the Division of Property Management and Construction in the Department of Treasury. Assemblywoman DeCroce noted that her legislation will provide the Governor and Legislature more direct authority to control school construction activities, while allowing the state Economic Development Authority (EDA) to retain its responsibility for the financing of school construction projects.

Posted on July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 by James — 6 Comments

Governor Murphy ends school Superintendent Salary Cap

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Ridgewood NJ, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation ending the cap on school superintendent salaries in New Jersey. The Democratic governor signed the measure baring the state Department of Education from setting maximum salaries for superintendents and sets guidelines for school executive contracts to limit or standardize bonuses, golden parachutes and other fringe benefits.

Former Republican Gov. Chris Christie had implemented a $175,000 cap on superintendents in 2011, citing what he called high salaries and generous perks in superintendent contracts. The cap was raised to $191,584 in 2017, with incentives to earn more if school chiefs stay in the same district.

So who wants to guess how long it will take for the Ridgewood Board of Education to raise the salary of our schools superintendent?

Posted on July 24, 2019July 26, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

NJ Schools Development Authority (SDA) Terminates 30 SDA employees

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Trenton NJ, The interim director of the state Schools Development Authority (SDA) today notified around 30 unqualified SDA employees that they no longer work at the embattled state authority.

Those dismissed in the aftermath of the era of former director Lizette Delgado, included many whom she hired, including the director of personnel, projects manager, deputy chief of staff and press secretary.

The firings comes in conjunction with new findings related to two outside legal reviews of the SDA.

Posted on July 15, 2019July 14, 2019 by James — 14 Comments

Plan to Squash Public Discourse of Ridgewood Board of Education Policy Falls Apart

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Ridgewood NJ, The home of Ms. Jeanne Thiesen is on the market in Ridgewood this morning, Open House today at 385 Colonial Road. Looks like her plan to rally the troops and squash the voices of anyone who objected to the BOE’s shenaningans has failed.

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

New Jersey Ranks 14th in the 2019’s States with the Most Student Debt

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Ridgewood NJ, With several candidates for the 2020 presidential election proposing the cancellation or refinancing of America’s massive student debt load, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s States with the Most and Least Student Debt as well as accompanying videos.

To determine the states that are friendliest toward student-loan debtors, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 12 key metrics. The data set ranges from average student debt to unemployment rate among the population aged 25 to 34 to share of students with past-due loan balances.

Posted on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Ridgewood Lacrosse Star Jackie Wolak Named National Player of Year

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Ridgewood NJ, Jackie Wolak of Ridgewood named National Lacrosse player of the year. The Notre Dame-bound senior scored 79 goals to go with 42 assists, 135 draw controls, 50 caused turnovers and 106 ground balls. She finished her career, which included two seasons at Saddle River Day , with 492 points and as the New Jersey Player of the Year.

Ridgewood finished ranked No. 6 in the Mid-Atlantic region and No. 11 nationally, according to the Nike/US Lacrosse rankings.

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