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Trenton NJ, a newly released report from the U.S. Census Bureau ranks New Jersey fourth in the nation for public school per-student spending, with an average of $26,280 per student in fiscal year 2023 — nearly $10,000 above the national average of $16,014.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education (BOE) officially adopted its 2025–2026 school budget during a public hearing and vote held at the April 22, 2025 meeting. Richard Matthews, Business Administrator and Board Secretary, led the detailed budget presentation outlining financial highlights and community impact.
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Pennsauken NJ, Ridgewood Crew dominated the competition at New Jersey’s top scholastic rowing competition on Saturday, winning the title for best overall sculling team in the state. One day later, it added to its overall medal haul for the weekend while competing at the US Rowing-sanctioned Cooper Cup, and, across the two days, brought home eight golds and 14 medals overall.
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew is proud to announce the acquisition of a racing shell with Olympic pedigree. The Filippi F52 4x – Carbon Aliante Wing Rigger was recently confirmed to have been used by the Romanian Federation during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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Ridgewood High School Student Leads Nonprofit Revolutionizing Teen Sleep Awareness
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Ridgewood, NJ – Meet Ryan Shintani, a Ridgewood High School student and the passionate founder of REM Reward, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating youth on the critical importance of sleep for both mental and physical well-being.
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Ridgewood NJ, the U.S. Department of Education has officially announced the resumption of involuntary collections on defaulted federal student loans beginning May 5, 2025, marking the end of a five-year pandemic-related pause.
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“Hello, New World. All the Boys and Girls. I Got Some True Stories to Tell”
-Kendrick Lamar “N95”
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Ridgewood Nj, Village residents are witnessing a new social order where a partnership is emerging between the Village’s schools and council leadership teams. Consulting them are New Jersey State Democratic politicians. A partnership of the reorganized public services has little to do with the educational needs of village children aged 3-21 and more to do with gaining political power.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and West Windsor NJ, Ridgewood Crew competed across two states this past weekend, with strong performances Sunday team at the 5th Manny Flick on Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River and two days of benchmark races against some the East Coast’s elite clubs at the Mercer Lake Sprints regatta in central New Jersey.
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Trenton NJ, like former Democrat Alabama Governor George Wallace, NJ Governor Phill Murphy has chosen to make a stand . New Jersey is refusing to comply with a federal directive from the Trump administration aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public education ie… government sanctioned racism and bigotry .
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Washington DC, in a bold political move, the Trump administration has formally asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, following criticism that the Ivy League institution is promoting political and ideological agendas.
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Ridgewood NJ, today’s teenagers are navigating a landscape that feels uniquely daunting. The pressures are piling up – social media, family structures shaken by record divorce rates, parents’ financial uncertainty, climate fears, and an education system that’s more competitive than ever. For parents watching their kids grow up in this environment, it’s hard not to wonder: Are teens managing to find joy, or are they just treading water?
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Ridgewood, NJ – April 2025 — As we head deeper into the school year, Ridgewood High School (RHS) student drivers are reminded that parking rules around the Village must be respected to avoid fines, penalties, and potentially even vehicle towing.
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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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photos courtesy of the Ridgewood High School Marching Band
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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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