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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood community showed its true colors this weekend, turning out in force at Ridgewood High School to support one of its youngest and bravest residents.
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Trenton NJ, In a historic move for New Jersey’s education system, Governor Phil Murphy signed two major charter school reform bills—A5935 / S4716 and A5936 / S4713—into law on January 16, 2026.
Marking 30 years since the original Charter School Program Act of 1995, this new legislation represents a sweeping modernization of how 84 charter schools serve their 64,000 students. The goal? To balance innovation and autonomy with stricter accountability and transparency.
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Ridgewood NJ, in an era dominated by touchscreens and AI, New Jersey is taking a “retro” leap forward. A bill requiring elementary school students to master the art of cursive handwriting has officially reached the Governor’s desk after sweeping through the legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support.
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Ridgewood NJ, the era of scrolling in the hallways is officially coming to an end in the Garden State. On January 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) released its highly anticipated updated guidance for “bell-to-bell” cell phone policies.
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Ridgewood NJ, The curtain is rising on a major milestone in Bergen County! On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Village of Ridgewood Council officially presented a Proclamation to the producers of RHS Jamboree, recognizing eight decades of community spirit, theatrical flair, and life-changing philanthropy.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a major victory for families and disability advocates across the Garden State, a critical bill designed to overhaul school bus safety for students with disabilities has officially passed both houses of the New Jersey Legislature.
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Ridgewood , NJ — Is your local high school a powerhouse on the field? A new 2026 report from Niche has officially ranked the Best High Schools for Athletes in New Jersey, and North Jersey private schools are once again dominating the leaderboard.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The next generation of American leadership is blooming in Bergen County. Grace Kim, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has been named one of only two students to represent the entire state of New Jersey in the 64th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of Americans are facing a major financial hit as the new year begins. The Department of Education has officially confirmed that the federal government will begin garnishing wages for student loan borrowers in default starting in January 2026.
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MAHWAH, NJ — The Mahwah Board of Education has set the stage for a landmark decision that could reshape the township’s educational landscape for decades. In a unanimous vote on December 17, 2025, the Board approved a two-question, $138.4 million bond referendum scheduled for March 10, 2026.
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TRENTON, N.J. – For parents of children with complex medical conditions and disabilities, the simple act of putting their child on a school bus has become a source of profound anxiety. On Thursday, that fear was met with action as a critical bill, sponsored by Assemblymen Al Barlas and Christopher DePhillips, cleared the Assembly Education Committee.
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PROVIDENCE, RI – A devastating mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday afternoon has left the campus and the surrounding Providence community in profound sorrow. At least two students were killed and nine others were wounded when gunfire erupted inside a classroom in the Barus and Holley engineering building around 4 p.m.
Continue reading Two Students Dead, Manhunt Underway After Mass Shooting Shakes Ivy League Campus
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Ridgewood NJ, Downtown for the Holidays: Kicking Off the Christmas Season in Ridgewood. The chilly December air was warmed by the community spirit and the festive sounds of the Ridgewood High School (RHS) Band.
It was an honor to perform at this beloved annual tradition, helping the wonderful community spread that extra dose of holiday cheer. A huge thank you is owed to the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a seamless and spectacular evening. Despite the extra cold weather, the RHS Band wishes everyone a joyful and warm holiday season!
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, December 8th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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Foxborough, MA ,a Field Goal Attempt Gone Wrong in Gillette Stadium New York Giants fans were left stunned—and social media exploded—during their Monday night game against the New England Patriots after kicker Younghoe Koo, a product of Ridgewood High School, NJ, had one of the most bizarre field goal attempts in recent NFL memory.
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