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Debate Heats up Over School Openings in the Fall

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Ridgewood NJ,Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield said Thursday that the health risks of keeping schools closed are greater than those of opening them, amid a push by President Trump to have students in classrooms this fall. “I’m of the point of view as a public health leader in this nation, that having the schools actually closed is a greater public health threat to the children than having the schools reopen,” Redfield told The Hill’s Steve Clemons.

At the Ridgewood Board of Education during the discussion of the Infant/Toddler Development Center , “Due to the pandemic, the district may have to pivot at any time; therefore, we cannot guarantee that schools will not be directed to close buildings and transition to remote learning.” The district is currently surveying parents and prepping for the opening  .

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The Ridgewood Board of Education Meets Today Friday, July 10, 2020 via videoconferencing 9:00 a.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, Due to the Governor’s Executive Order 104 citing the CDC’s recommendation for cancellation or postponement of gatherings of fifty or more people, the Regular meeting will be held utilizing videoconferencing.

Public comments can be called in during the public comment period of the meeting by dialing:
Phone Number 646-558-8656
Meeting ID 839 6431 1444
Password: 856526

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Reader Suggest Two Week Exchange Program with Paterson Schools for Ridgewood Kids

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Ridgewood NJ, after the recent protests in Ridgewood several readers suggested  that Ridgewood Schools set up and exchange program with  the Paterson Schools system . If “rich white kids”  want to protest and speak for African Americans  who are struggling what better place to spend some quality time than Ridgewood’s neighbor “Silk City” or Paterson  . We are sure a two week immersion program will do wonders .

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Reader says , “I prefer to judge everyone on their merits and nothing more”

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“The “damn” history books are written by left-leaning Marxist professors who take every opportunity to sow racial division and present only “data” and “facts” that suit their narrative. I know. I worked in the industry for years. Authors are resistant to suggestions (or outright refuse) to include alternative points of view. They indoctrinate. They want to alter the course of this country. More recently, standardized tests (such as the SATs and AP exams) have been changed to test for different facts and events in history so that they coincide with the need to teach the agenda presented in the texts. For example, AP history exams are slowly but surely scrubbing or minimizing questions on Western Civilizations like ancient Greece and Rome so they are covered less in class since teachers naturally focus on what is needed to score well on the test. It’s insidious and it’s happening.

I prefer to judge everyone on their merits and nothing more. I’m not the least bit upset that blacks in the NBA are overrepresented given their % of the overall population. Whoever can do a job better gets the job. Let’s all stop being victims.”

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570 Village of Ridgewood Residents signed a Petition to Eliminate the Ridgewood School Budget Vote

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Ridgewood NJ, according to North Jersey media 570 Village of Ridgewood residents signed a petition to eliminate  the Ridgewood School Budget Vote. A proposed ballot question would ask voters to approve moving school board elections, held annually in April, and Village Council elections, held bi-annually in May, to the November general election date. Thereby eliminated the annual school budget vote and public oversight over the massive $115 million dollar School budget .

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Ridgewood High School Graduation 2020 Live Stream Today 5pm

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood High School Graduation 2020 can be viewed via internet streaming on Wednesday, July 8 at 5 PM from the following link:
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2020!
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Rutgers University : Most classes to be delivered remotely with limited in-person instruction

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New Brunswick NJ, The fall semester at Rutgers University will combine a majority of remotely delivered courses with a limited number of in-person classes, President Jonathan Holloway said today.

The decision was not made easily or hastily, Holloway said, but was made due to the uncertainty regarding the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase in cases in other areas of the country and in consultation with public health experts and university leaders.

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Reader suggests that if in Session the Schools would have Authorized and Encouraged BLM protests

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“Thinks that, had this season of protests come before the Ridgewood District sent all of its students home, our high school Principal Gorman would have been fairly tripping over himself to pause academic instruction and authorize and encourage a walkout and a rollicking good BLM protest by the maximum number of RHS students during the school day, all fully covered by prog-friendly media outlets. Because powder keg, dontcha know.”

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Reader says ,”Ridgewood kids should study math and English instead of protesting”

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“I’ve seen comments on this board justifying recent BLM protests by Ridgewood’s younger people. The argument goes something like this: let them protest, at least they are standing up for something.

That would be an ok argument if the movement they are claiming to be a part of didn’t result in country-wide mayhem, burning of the flag, deaths of many innocents and billions in property damage.

But since these unfortunate things have happened, I don’t see how it’s ok to come out in Ridgewood and stand up “for something.” Something ain’t good enough. BLM ringleaders know what the purpose is. Ridgewood kids do not. Until they get educated about what’s actually going on, they should study math and English instead of protesting.”

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Readers says RHS Alumni and Ridgewood Residents Behind Protests

“You you think that some of these poster would have figured that out.“Among the demands are four specific ones, related to education in Ridgewood. But let’s march everywhere but in front of the Board of Ed.

I hope your Ridgewood parents are proud . Go to the twitter feed post above and you will more of this . @RW4BL

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We are a group of RHS alum and Ridgewood residents who are committed to anti-racist work and non-hierarchical organizing in Ridgewood, NJ. #BLM

 

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Ridgewood “Black Lives Matter” Protesters Demand a more “Woke” Classroom

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Ridgewood NJ, the “Black Lives Matter” protesters  made the following demands to create a more “woke” classroom in Ridgewood . The demands clearly put ideology over learning and  attempt to drag Ridgewood’s $115 million dollar school budget into the “cultural revolution” ie even more Marxism.  We are left to wonder how long Ridgewood residents  will continue to pay exorbitant property taxes and what impact this will have on the quality of education.

“Among the demands are four specific ones, related to education in Ridgewood. One, that the village’s “Eurocentric” curriculum be dismantled. Two, that there be “mandatory anti-racist training’s for students and teachers.” Three, that there be “more Black teachers, staff and leadership.” And four, that there be a “Ridgewood Public Schools Resource office” to support students of color.

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COVID19 Will Change Education Forever

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Ridgewood NJ, the coronavirus pandemic and now social unrest  has changed the way students will learn. Colleges have closed their campuses , classes have  moved online. The age range for effective online or remote learning has been greatly expanded, some suggesting even as young as middle school would benefit from a more focused remote learning environment especially given the irrationality of some of the social unrest.  Some of these changes will be temporary, but others may be permanent.

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New Teacher Healthcare Plans Claims to Save Teachers and Taxpayers Money

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation providing substantial health care cost savings for New Jersey’s educators while reducing costs for taxpayers, removing longstanding and onerous provisions resulting from a 2011 law known as Chapter 78. 

The legislation (A20/S2273) is the result of collaborative negotiations between the Murphy Administration, legislative leadership, and the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). 

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How to Ace Your College Entrance Exam

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Taking any kind of test is stressful, let alone when it’s going to completely define your future. This is why we see so many cases of stressed-out teenagers that are struggling with their school work. It’s almost unfair to define someone’s entire life by a series of tests but it’s the system we live in so we have to find a way around it and luckily enough there are plenty. Humans have lived by the system for quite some time, so if you can take any comfort from the fact that plenty of people have sat in your seat before you then you should do so. Here we take a look at some hints and tips on how to ace your college entrance exam. 

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