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UNION, NJ — Kean University, New Jersey’s urban research university, has achieved a historic milestone with nearly 19,000 students enrolled worldwide for the Fall 2025 semester — the largest student body in the University’s history.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Quarterback **Gavin McCrone powered Ridgewood High School to a statement victory Friday night, leading the Maroons past Montclair, 41-28, in front of a home crowd.
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CLIFTON, NJ – The Ridgewood Maroons opened their 2025 season with a statement win, shutting out rival Clifton 27-0 in a dominant performance Friday night in New Jersey’s Super Football Conference.
The Ridgewood–Clifton matchup has always been more than just another game. With a history of hard-fought battles, physical play, and two passionate fan bases, this Week 0 clash was one of the most anticipated openers of the season.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Big news for Ridgewood High School athletics: sophomore Lindsay LaBier has been named to the 2025 U.S. Girls’ U15 National Lacrosse Team, an honor reserved for the nation’s top young lacrosse talent.
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Ridgewood NJ, a new Brookings Institution study reveals alarming trends in U.S. public school enrollment, showing steep declines since COVID-19 and projecting even deeper losses by 2050.
Continue reading Public School Enrollment Plummets: New Brookings Report Warns of Long-Term Decline
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, 6:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School AcaBellas brought their powerful harmonies to the big stage, performing the National Anthem before a New York Giants preseason game at MetLife Stadium. The all-female a cappella group earned thunderous applause from fans as they set the tone for kickoff.
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TRENTON, N.J. — A review by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has revealed ongoing issues with school bus safety compliance, with more than 100 bus companies failing to meet the August 31, 2024 deadline for certifying their drivers’ qualifications.
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Ridgewood, NJ — The New Players, Ridgewood High School’s celebrated student theater group, recently embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London and Edinburgh, showcasing their talent on an international stage. Their journey included visits to iconic landmarks such as the Tower of London and Kensington Palace, with accommodations at the historic University of Edinburgh.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew scored the first international gold medal in its 21-year history to cap off a 2025 summer rowing season that saw standout performances — and 15 top-three finishes — across two regattas in New Jersey and Canada.
In today’s complex world, teaching goes far beyond textbooks and lesson plans. Classrooms reflect society—and every child brings their own story. While some children thrive easily, others carry invisible burdens. Abuse, neglect, poverty, emotional trauma; these are not issues confined to headlines; they often sit quietly in our classrooms, behind polite smiles or disruptive behavior. Educators are uniquely positioned to notice when something isn’t right. But awareness alone isn’t enough. Teachers must be equipped not just to teach, but to protect, support, and advocate for their students.
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With the new school year just weeks away, New Jersey school districts are taking matters into their own hands over student cell phone use—while the state stalls on creating uniform rules
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy called for a statewide ban on student cell phones during his State of the State address in January, citing classroom distractions and social media’s negative impact on mental health. The resulting bills, S3695/A4882, however, would only require the Commissioner of Education to draft guidelines within 90 days—if passed.
Continue reading New Jersey Schools Clash Over Student Cell Phone Bans as Statewide Policy Stalls
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RIDGEWOOD — While Ridgewood High School’s Stadium turf field recently passed ASTM G-max testing (the industry standard for measuring shock absorption and surface impact), community advocates are warning that this certification does not tell the full story when it comes to player safety or environmental health.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Less than a month after severe flooding from the July 14 rainstorm caused over $50,000 in damage to two high school athletic fields, Ridgewood Public Schools has announced both facilities are officially back open and safe for play.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School Marching Band remembers Neil Edara (RHS Band Alum) who recently unexpectedly passed away:
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