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Ridgewood NJ, with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), students are discovering new, harmful ways to misuse this technology, creating a fresh wave of bullying that schools and the law are ill-equipped to handle.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Sunlight Policy Center of New Jersey released their latest report today, entitled The NJEA vs. Local Unions: The Local Unions Make and the NJEA Takes. The report examines the relationship between the statewide New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and the hundreds of affiliated local unions around the Garden State and finds that only 12 percent of New Jersey teachers’ dues return home.
Continue reading Only 12% of NJEA’s Highest-In-The-Nation Dues Are Reinvested at the Local Level
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Ridgewood NJ, Maeve Cunningham, a 16-year-old junior at Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, captivated the audience this afternoon as a Finalist on the last day of the Schmidt Vocal Arts High School Nationals competition. The event took place at the prestigious Sarasota Opera in Sarasota, Florida.
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Ridgewood NJ, the boys #GolfMaroons finished 3rd in North 1 Group 4, tying for 5th in the County Tournament. Sophomore Braden Bhalla is pictured making his last putt on the 18th hole (36th total hole) at White Beeches CC in the Bergen County Individual Championship and he claimed 5th overall with a total score of 146. He also represented RHS in the State Tournament of Champions, finishing 6th in Group 4 and tied for 30th overall.
Continue reading Ridgewood Sophomore Places 5th In Bergen County Individual Golf Championship
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Ridgewood NJ, Saturday members of the RHS Alumni Association and RHS parents came together to honor the RHS Class of 2024 by placing banners all throughout the Village to highlight, recognize and celebrate each member of the Class of 2024.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education approved a new four-year contract agreement with the Ridgewood Education Association, which includes a 2.95% salary increase and some enhanced benefits.
Continue reading The Ridgewood Board of Education Approves a New 2.95% Salary Increase
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Ridgewood NJ, Benjamin Franklin Middle School students were reminded today of the real reason behind Memorial Day when members of American Legion 53 joined the students at the school’s annual Memorial Day Remembrance event. Each year the school selects a veteran to highlight. But, this year, the event highlighted the upcoming 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6th, remembering the day 150,000 allied soldiers invaded Normandy, France, which was occupied by Nazi Germany in 1944. This event ultimately led to the liberation of Europe.
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Ridgewood NJ, as Memorial Day approaches, members of the American Legion Family nationwide have observations planned, from traditional services at the post or a veterans memorial, or by performing gravesite honors.
Continue reading Ridgewood High School Students placed American Legion flags at the Gravesites of Veterans in Valleau Cemetery for Memorial Day
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Ridgewood NJ, in Niche.com latest school rankings rates Ridgewood School District an over all ranking as the as the 5th best school district in New Jersey.
Continue reading Niche Ranks Ridgewood Public School District #5 in the State of New Jersey
Learning to be digitally adept should be open to everyone, regardless of their abilities. This is why several assistive devices, including mice, keyboards, and headsets, now help differently-abled individuals use computers and access the wealth of information online. This article focuses on how adaptive mice can improve computer use for differently-abled kids.
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Ridgewood NJ, at the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting on May 20, due to concerns raised by residents, it was discussed whether parents whose children will be playing on artificial turf fields might be asked to sign a waiver. This would indicate that there are known health risks to playing on turf, and that the parents are aware and give consent to let their children play. The superintendent was directed to call the Board attorney for an opinion on this matter. Stay tuned.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a email ,Ridgewod Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz announced the appointment of Mr. David Bailey as the new Principal of George Washington Middle School (GWMS), effective July 1, 2024. After an extensive search and a rigorous interview process, Mr. Bailey, currently the Assistant Principal at Ridgewood High School, was approved at tonight’s Board of Education meeting.
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Philadelphia Pa, Ridgewood Crew finished off its regularly scheduled spring season with a standout performance at the 2024 Stotesbury Cup, the largest scholastic rowing event in the country. In all, Ridgewood raced 11 boats and took home five medals — two gold and three bronze — tying for second place overall in podium finishes on the Schuylkill River this past weekend.
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Ridgewood NJ, each year, Ridgewood Public Schools incorporates emergency closing days into the school calendar. This year, the District did not use all of the allotted days. Therefore, after reviewing the calendar for the remainder of the current school year, the district has decided that schools will be closed Friday, May 24, 2024 and Tuesday, May 28, 2024 for the Memorial Day weekend ,if there is no need for the use of an additional emergency day prior to that date.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools Extend the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood School system, beginning Monday evening, May 20th, the Village of Ridgewood will begin the milling and paving of several roads throughout the Village. This work may result in delays, possible detours, or road closures. The work will begin Monday, May 20th at 7:30 PM and is expected to conclude by Friday, May 24th at 6:00 AM.
