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Ridgewood NJ, these are from the ELEC report of MICALE and MCHEDLISHVILI, who are endorsed by the Union. Continue reading Ridgewood Education Association Funds MICALE and MCHEDLISHVILI
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Ridgewood NJ, it’s what every parent wants to know these days… Who is injecting politics into our schools? Thanks to a heads-up from a friendly teacher, now we know that the NJEA is training teachers to become political activists in local school districts.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Holly Schepisi said a “Disinformation Alert” issued by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) is a disingenuous attempt to dismiss the concerns of parents that new sex education standards could result in their children being exposed to lessons that are age-inappropriate or in conflict with their values.
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Ridgewood NJ , in Sunlight Policy Center of New Jersey’s recent report, “Teaching Is Political, Part I,” we revealed that the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) is training teachers to become political activists and push for truly radical curriculums at the local school district level. In this report, we look at how the NJEA has taken its political activities to the next level by inserting itself – and teachers – into this fall’s school board elections. The shared title of Sunlight’s two reports comes from an NJEA Summer Collaborative called “Teaching Is Political.” The NJEA likes to claim that others are seeking to “politicize our public schools,” but by its own words and actions, it is the NJEA that is bringing politics into schools and school districts around the state.
Continue reading THE NJEA INSERTS ITSELF – AND TEACHERS – INTO LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS!
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Trenton NJ, Senator Ed Durr responded to an advertisement from the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) that labels parents extremists for expressing concerns about new curriculum and sex education mandates from Trenton.
IS THE EDUCATION TRUTH PROJECT A NJEA-FUNDED, DARK MONEY PAC?
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Ridgewood NJ, It sure looks like the NJEA is funding another dark money Super PAC, this time aimed squarely at parents running for school board this fall. Sunlight Policy Center of New Jersey recently received several tips that New Jersey’s most powerful special interest, the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), is funding a new dark money Super PAC aimed at this fall’s school board elections. This would make sense, as a dark money Super PAC would complement the other parts of the NJEA’s multi-pronged, statewide campaign to fight the wave of parental activism in school districts across the state.
Continue reading PARENTS RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD MAY FACE A WALL OF NJEA DARK MONEY
Continue reading Here is What to do if you Missed POINSETTIA BLITZ DAY! in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, there was a phenomenon in the Village this past week with large groups of children, walking together, yes walking to school . The phenomenon is known as “Walking School Bus day”.
Walk to School Day is an international holiday celebrated in October each year with the aim of encouraging students to walk to school. This initiative offers several benefits, including improving students’ health, fostering independence and confidence, and ensuring that they arrive at school ready to learn. During Walk to School Day events, thousands of communities come together to organize fun and safe activities that promote walking to school. These events bring families, teachers, city staff, and community members together to walk, while also educating children and families about the advantages of walking. In the United States, approximately 5,000 schools participate in this event, and the number continues to grow each year, with hundreds more joining in.
Continue reading “Walking School Bus day” Phenomenon Hits the Village of Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood football’s 2023 season came to a disappointing close on Friday, Oct 27, 2023. The Ridgewood Varsity Boys Football team lost their game against Union High School by a score of 30-35.
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Ridgewood NJ, in Virginia, a judge made the correct decision to disqualify a school board candidate because she gave the wrong address on her ballot paperwork. The Fairfax County Office of Elections has informed voters on its website that Marcia St. John-Cunning was disqualified on Wednesday by a court order from the Fairfax County Circuit Court. The judge decided that her petition was not valid due to an address mistake on the front page.
Continue reading Bergen County Clerk’s Office and Ridgewood School Superintendent’s Office Accused of Being Asleep at the Wheel
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Mahwah NJ, the Bergen County Meet of Champions in cross-country has a rich history, dating back to 1973 for the boys and 1978 for the girls, when the county was divided into divisions. Prior to the creation of this meet, the boys had only one race from 1954 to 1964, and the girls had just one from 1974 to 1977. The event was named in honor of the late Lou Molino, the renowned Ramsey track and cross-country coach and athletic director, following his passing in 2011.
Continue reading Ridgewood’s Boys and Girls Sweep Cross-country Team Titles
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Ridgewood Nj, the RHS Green Club is making the district a bit greener! The Green Club planted 7 more trees- chestnut oaks- around Stevens Field at Ridgewood High School!
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Ridgewood NJ, the hot debate in the Village of Ridgewood is whether school board trustees should have kids in school or not. While the question never arises over long term trustee Sheila Brogan who is white certain “non white” candidates and trustees have been targeted by the teacher union candidates . Sheila Brogan was also charged with and ethics violation , lost the appeal the status of which is currently being covered up the Ridgewood Board of Education.
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Ridgewood NJ, Trustee Saurabh Dani addresses inaccurate accusations being circulated on social media platforms , emails and texts :
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Ridgewood NJ, Isabella Winn had a standout performance, contributing two goals and an assist to help Ridgewood, ranked No. 9 in the NJ.com Top 20, secure a 5-2 victory over Waldwick in a game that took place in Ridgewood.
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