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Ridgewood Schools: Cottage Place Welcomes District Children into the Nether

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education proudly presented their colorful vision for the village schools at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. What they did not expect was the impending storm of discerning community members who quickly realized that the vision of the Board and administration was predetermined, despite whatever involvement that community members and students had in shaping this vision. Controversy is now percolating over the district’s convenient plans to “norm,” as it is posted in District goals, Critical Theory practices and social-justice activism.

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Ridgewood High School Marching Band Shines at Spring Concert

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Ridgewood, NJ, the Ridgewood High School Marching Band delivered a breathtaking performance at its annual Spring Concert, held at the stunning West Side Presbyterian Church. The evening was a true celebration of musical talent, creativity, and community spirit.

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Ridgewood Public Schools Vision 2030: An Unveiling of the Community Schools Framework

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Ridgewood Schools reveal their blueprint to shape the future of education in the village

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Ridgewood NJ, over the past several years, Ridgewood’s social structuralists have erected scaffolding to conceal the “tradition of excellence.” A tradition that is slowly eroding, but one that was built on American values and beliefs. That life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness relied on independent freedoms and choices, not upon the structural orders of Critical Theory hypotheticals. District and Village representatives are proud to pull the curtain off their self-created scaffolding to reveal a new structure: the politically left and teacher union approved “Community School.”

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Ridgewood Public Schools Unveil Vision 2030 Strategic Plan: A Bold Path for the Future of Education

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Ridgewood NJ, at a marathon three-hour Board of Education meeting on Monday, the Ridgewood Board of Education officially presented the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan for the Ridgewood Public School (RPS) District — a comprehensive roadmap designed to elevate the district through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

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Spring Forward: Ridgewood Crew Scores Regatta-High 10 Wins at 4th Manny Flick / Horvat Meet

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The Ridgewood Crew all-junior boat of Uhmjoo Han,, Michael Shkop, Matthew Moomjy, and Luciano Saladino posted a scorching fast victory in the Boys JV 4x race, winning the flight. (Photo Credit: Mark Riedel)

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Philadelphia PA,  Ridgewood Crew roared out of the gate this past Sunday in its first competition of the 2025 spring sprint season on the Schuylkill River, winning 10 out of its 15 races. Sunday’s regatta was the fourth in the five-race Manny Flick / Horvat series, which serves as a challenging, weekly tune-up for the state and regional championships later in the season. Each race involves a single trip down a 1,500-meter course, with teams split up into separate flights or heats.

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The Slow Death of School

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By Charles Stampul
Ridgewood NJ, The trend of the next ten years is more real, more practical.  In the face of AI, the world will grow more true and pragmatic, bringing about the end of school as we know it.  With the young and able bodied declining as a percentage of the population, our society will no longer see fit to waste some of the best years of people’s lives.

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BF Field Upgrades Under Review: Natural Grass and Artificial Turf Both on the Table

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Ridgewood NJ, at a recent Fields Committee meeting, officials revealed early-stage plans to upgrade the BF athletic field, with both natural grass renovation and artificial turf installation currently under consideration.

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Recurring Porta-potty Vandalism at Ridgewood’s Brookside Field

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Ridgewood NJ, several residents who live in the area of Ridgewood’s Brookside Field have contacted us to report that the porta-potty there is frequently tipped over by vandals.

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UPDATE: Ridgewood Police Debunk School Shooting Rumor, Investigate Source

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has confirmed that rumors of a planned school shooting at Ridgewood High School by a student on their 18th birthday are unfounded. Authorities are actively investigating the source of the false claim. Officials urge the public to avoid spreading misinformation and to rely on verified updates.

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Ridgewood Board of Education to Hold Public Meeting on April 7, 2025

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next Regular Public Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center located at 49 Cottage Place.

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Ridgewood Public Schools Hockey Coach Michael Lucchesi Named BCCA “Coach of the Year” After Historic Season

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Ridgewood NJ, after leading the Ridgewood High School Hockey team to an historic 2025 season, coach Michael Lucchesi has been named “Coach of the Year”, celebrating his outstanding leadership and the team’s remarkable achievements.

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Ridgewood High School’s Kyle Schulke Named Big North Conference Swimming Coach of the Year

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School swim coach Kyle Schulke has  been named Big North Conference Swimming Coach of the Year, marking the second consecutive year he has received the prestigious honor and his sixth year leading the Maroons’ program. The accolade comes on the heels of a remarkable 2025 season that saw Schulke guide the Ridgewood boys to a hard-fought sectional title. The team capped off an impressive campaign with a 9-3 overall record, showcasing the dedication of the swimmers and the strategic guidance of their coach.

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Ridgewood’s Francesca Gusfa Honored for Historic State Wrestling Championship

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School (RHS) junior Francesca Gusfa has made history as the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (NJSIAA) 2025 State Champion in the 100-pound girls’ wrestling division. In recognition of her achievement, the Village of Ridgewood honored Gusfa with an official proclamation at the April 2 council meeting, presented by Mayor Paul Vagianos.

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Is a masters in clinical psychology worth it?

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Embarking on a career in counseling requires a blend of empathy, skills, and formal education. A Master’s degree is a significant asset in this field, offering a range of benefits that can enhance both professional capabilities and career prospects.

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The Trouble with New Jersey Public Schools is They are Always Trying to Teach the Wrong Lesson: Critical Race Theory’s Experiment with Public School Discipline Practices

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Ridgewood NJ, Page one of Critical Race Theory: An Introduction places the reader into an elementary school classroom where they are asked to observe the following scene: “A child raises her hand repeatedly in a fourth-grade class; the teacher either recognizes her or does not” (1). Richard Delgado and Jean Stefancic, the authors, then ask the reader to imagine receiving messages from others as a white person: “are you annoyed? Do you, even for a moment, think that maybe you are receiving this treatment because of your race? Or might you think that all these people are merely having a bad day? The authors question the reader if a sense of anger or depression arises within if a person of color delivered that negative message. Delgado and Stefancic then ask the reader to imagine being a person of color: “do you immediately think you might be treated in these ways because you are not white?” (1)

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