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Why Your NJ Property Taxes Are Skyrocketing: The $4.4 Billion School Aid Secret

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The $60 Billion Question: Is NJ’s School Funding Formula Failing Bergen County?

chart courtesy of NJ State Senator Holly Schepisi

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey has officially pulled back the curtain on the state’s massive $60 billion budget with a new “taxpayer report card.” While transparency is always a win, the numbers reveal a sobering reality for local homeowners—especially those in Bergen County.

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Seeds of Change: How Ridgewood Students Are Planting a Greener Future One Acorn at a Time

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The Acorn Project: Ridgewood Students Lead the Charge for a Greener Future

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A fresh environmental movement is taking root across the Ridgewood Public School District, led by a generation of students committed to restoring the local ecosystem.

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Ridgewood Crew Scores Three Medals, Claims Third Place in Horvat Race Series During Weekend Regatta Double Header

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Ridgewood scored one of its two silver medals at the 2026 Mercer Lake Sprints in the Womens U17 4x race. This runner-up quad was crewed by sophomores Nicole Manevich and Zurie Yela, along with freshmen Courtney Spence and Gracie Demercado. (Photo credits: Diva Yela)

By the end of the weekend, Ridgewood had amassed three medals and three more top five finishes at Mercer Lake, and claimed a first- and second-place finish in Philly.

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West Windsor, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Ridgewood Crew split its squad into two this past weekend, and rowed its way to simultaneous success in regattas in central New Jersey and in Philadelphia. 

Nine Ridgewood boats went to the Mercer Lake Sprints competition on both Saturday and Sunday, where more than 700 entries from five-dozen teams across the mid-Atlantic and northeast competed on a 2,000-meter course. On Sunday, seven different crews from Ridgewood competed amongst a field of 480 boats and nearly 80 clubs in 1,500-meter sprint races, as part of the final installment of the Philadelphia Scholastic Racing Association’s Manny Flick spring racing series.

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Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting Monday, April 20, 2026

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Ridgewood Board of Education Public Meeting

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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next public meeting on Monday, April 20th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Education Center, located at 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood.

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Ridgewood Schools at a Crossroads: Tax Hike and Teacher Layoffs Spark Outrage

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Ridgewood School Budget Crisis: 1,000+ Signatures Against Teacher Layoffs as Meeting Looms

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Ridgewood NJ, The tension in Ridgewood is reaching a boiling point. As the Ridgewood Board of Education prepares for its Monday night meeting, the community is rallying against a proposed $134 million budget that threatens both their wallets and their workforce.

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Six in Bergen Including Ridgewood Make the Top 20 list of “Most Educated” Towns in the Garden State

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Is Your Neighborhood on the List? Ranking New Jersey’s 50 Most “Educated” ZIP Codes

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Ridgewood NJ, In the Garden State, education isn’t just a priority—it’s a defining feature of the local landscape. According to the latest 2023 Census data, New Jersey continues to cement its reputation as a national leader in academic achievement, with approximately half of all residents now holding a college degree.

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Ridgewood Crew Scores 6 Wins, 14 Top Three Finishes at Manny Flick 4 Regatta in Philadelphia

Ridgewood Crew freshman Jaya Suri (shown here with Coach Boris Roque-Alvarez bested the field in the Girls Varsity 1x event for her second consecutive win at the Manny Flick series on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. (Photo credit: Jae Han)

Ridgewood Crew claimed six first-place, five second-place, and three third-place finishes this past Sunday at the fourth regatta in the five-race Manny Flick / Horvat spring racing series

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Ridgewood Crew claimed six first-place, five second-place, and three third-place finishes this past Sunday at the fourth regatta in the five-race Manny Flick / Horvat spring racing series. The series, organized by the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association, pits boats against one another down a 1,500-meter course on the Schuylkill River, with teams split up into separate flights or heats. Ridgewood had 17 entries at the regatta, the most of any school, and joined more than 420 boats from 80 different teams across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Classroom Crackdown: Why New Jersey Revoked Nearly 100 Teacher Licenses in a Single Year

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The High Cost of Misconduct: How Many NJ Teachers Actually Lose Their Licenses?

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Trenton NJ, In a state with over 116,000 classroom teachers, New Jersey maintains a  standard for those entrusted with educating the next generation. While the vast majority of educators serve with distinction, a small fraction face the ultimate professional penalty: certificate revocation.

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Ridgewood Students Fight to Save a “Pillar” of the Community from Budget Cuts

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“Invaluable Pillar”: Ridgewood Students Rally to Save Beloved Coach Amid Looming Teacher Layoffs

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood school budget debate has moved from the boardroom to the wrestling mat. As the district grapples with a $134 million budget and the grim reality of staff reductions, the community is rising up to protect one of its own.

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Ridgewood Parents Outraged: Why is the Board of Education Cutting Teachers While Hiring Administrators?

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In hindsight it may have not been a good move giving up the school budget vote

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Ridgewood NJ, The core of the controversy centers on a perceived imbalance in district spending. While teaching positions are being eliminated—leading to concerns over increased class sizes for incoming 8th graders at GW—the district has recently expanded its central office.

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Saddle Brook Fire Destroys Home of Late Ridgewood HS Principal & Veteran Firefighter

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Tragedy Strikes Family of Late Ridgewood High Principal: Massive Fire Destroys Saddle Brook Home

photos courtesy of the Saddle Brook Volunteer Fire Department

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SADDLE BROOK, NJ — A community already marked by the loss of a local legend is rallying once again after a devastating fire tore through the home of the late Basil Pizzuto on Wednesday, April 8.

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The Death of the Master’s Degree? Why 63% of Americans Are Done With College Debt

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Is Your Master’s Degree a Financial Trap? New Data Reveals the Grad School “ROI Gap”

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Ridgewood NJ, For decades, the path to the American Dream was paved with diplomas. But as we move through 2026, that pavement is looking a lot thinner. A bombshell study and recent polling data suggest that for many, a graduate degree isn’t a ladder to the middle class—it’s a high-interest anchor.

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Your Child’s “A” Might Be a “C”: The Truth Behind New Jersey’s New Test Scores

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The “Honesty Gap”: Is New Jersey Quietly Lowering the Bar for Your Child?

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey often boasts one of the best public school systems in the nation. But a recent, eye-opening report from JerseyCAN and 50CAN suggests that this reputation might be built on a foundation of “dishonest” data. While report cards look better than ever, actual student proficiency in reading and math is hitting a plateau—or worse, a decline.

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Ridgewood Cheerleading Makes History with Epic State Championship Win

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Ridgewood History Made: Cheering Maroons Capture First-Ever State Championship Title

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Ridgewood NJ, The echoes of “Go Wood!” have never sounded sweeter. In a season defined by gravity-defying stunts and unbreakable spirit, the Ridgewood High School (RHS) Cheering Maroons have officially made history. For the first time in the program’s existence, the squad has secured a State Championship title, cementing their status as an elite powerhouse in New Jersey competitive cheerleading.

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NJ Blue Ribbon Schools: The Future of the State’s Highest Academic Honor

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The Future of NJ Blue Ribbon Schools: What Happens in 2026?

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Ridgewood NJ, For decades, the National Blue Ribbon was the ultimate “gold star” for New Jersey schools, signaling academic excellence or massive strides in closing achievement gaps. But as we move into 2026, parents and educators are asking a critical question: Is the program officially dead, or is New Jersey keeping the tradition alive?

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