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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew Team hosted its annual Rowathon fundraiser this past Saturday, featuring an exciting competition among local firefighters with police officers cheering them on. The event, held under gorgeous weather conditions, drew unprecedented community support and set a new fundraising record for the team.
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Ridgewood NJ, I read it so that you do not have to: Open Windows, Open Minds: Developing Antiracist, Pro-Human Students by Afrika Afeni Mills.
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photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark , League of Women Voters forum on alternatives to a four-year college experience forum
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Ridgewood NJ, it’s not just Congress, the Trump Administration, and frustrated parents who are fed up with skyrocketing college costs—even students agree that tuition prices have spiraled out of control.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a bold move to reshape American education, President Donald Trump has declared that most of the programs within the Department of Education provide no value to students and will be eliminated, redirecting funds directly to the states.
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Ridgewood Nj, mark your calendars for the upcoming Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools’ Christine Corliss has been recognized as the 2025 Communicator of the Year by the New Jersey School Public Relations Association (NJSPRA). This prestigious award highlights exemplary leadership and a commitment to strengthening communication between public schools and their communities.
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New York NY, Columbia University has agreed to a list of demands from the Trump administration as it seeks to reinstate $400 million in federal funding, which was cut off due to concerns over the university’s handling of antisemitism on campus.
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Ridgewood NJ, Superintendent of Ridgewood Schools, Dr. Mark Schwarz, gave an impassioned locker room speech during Thursday night’s Superintendent Coffee.
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Ridgewood NJ, get ready, Ridgewood! The Ridgewood Crew Rowathon is set to take over Van Neste Square on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This exciting annual event brings together the community for a day of fitness, competition, and team spirit—all in support of Ridgewood Crew.
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Ridgewood NJ, President Donald Trump took a significant step toward eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, signing an executive order on Thursday aimed at downsizing the federal agency and shifting education responsibilities back to the states.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools present its tentative $130 Million 2025-2026 Budget as district wide enrollment continues to decline.
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Ridgewood NJ, Harvard University has unveiled a major expansion in financial aid, making tuition free for students from families earning $200,000 or less annually. The initiative, set to begin in the 2025-26 academic year, aims to broaden access to one of the world’s most prestigious institutions.
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Ridgewood NJ, if you’re looking for the best public elementary schools in New Jersey, Bergen County is home to some of the top-ranked schools in the state, according to new rankings from Niche.com.
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Ridgewood Nj, mark your calendars for the upcoming Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
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Ridgewood NJ, for almost four decades, Hawes Elementary School has been launching students into the wonders of space with its annual Space Week program. Founded in 1986 by second-grade teacher Terry Dunn and physical education teacher Dave Jenkins, the program continues to ignite a passion for space exploration among young learners.
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