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Ridgewood School Superintendent Coffees

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Ridgewood NJ, Join us from the comfort of your home each month as Superintendent Mark Schwarz leads an interactive discussion via Zoom. Missed the last coffee? Watch the recording of September’s Superintendent Coffee. We hope to see you there!

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Ridgewood Board of Education Candidate Comments on Budgets, Facilities, and Sustainability

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Dear Ridgewood Neighbors,

I would like to address the critical topics of budgets, facilities, and sustainability, which are of utmost importance to our community. In my bid for the Board of Education in 2020, I encountered a situation where the prior board was advancing a $96 million bond referendum, a substantial portion of which (38-40M) allocated funds toward replacing HVAC systems with sources of energy that are depletable.

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The Ridgewood Girls Flag Football Team Makes National Television

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Girls Flag Football Team makes national television.  The Ridgewood Girls Flag Football appeared on Good Morning America! And they are going to the pro bowl, courtesy of team Snap!

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Parental Rights Rally Hits Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Assemblyman Robert Auth joined parents rights protesters on Saturday saying, “There is a sentiment among our constituents that simply must be addressed…Parental Rights! To accomplish that reasonable task requires that we take the Majority from the Democrats to put the brakes on what many feel is an inappropriate Education policy.”

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Ridgewood Drops Home Opener to Clifton

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Ridgewood NJ, on 9/8, the Ridgewood football team dropped their home opener in a non-conference game against Clifton (NJ) by a score of 28-21.  After about a 90-minute thunderstorm delay the game finally kicked off a little before 8:00. With Clifton leading in the final quarter a late interception shuts down the maroons drive.

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United States Supreme Court: Parents have a Fundamental Constitutional right to Rear their Children

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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Robert Auth (39) spent some time in Trenton on Thursday with parents concerned about Trenton-Murphy/Platkin mandates and directives. “In his concurring opinion in Troxel, Justice Thomas summarized an important aspect of this Court’s precedential opinion in Pierce v. Society of Sisters, 268 U.S. 510 (1925), writing that “parents have a fundamental constitutional right to rear their children, including the right to determine who shall educate and socialize them.”

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Back to School Drive Carefully

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village Manager Keith Kazmark spent the morning with Ridgewood Police Chief Lyons visiting each of the Village schools on their first day back. The Ridgewood Police Department, crossing guards and the school staff created a safe and easy arrival for  families and children.

it’s important to be extra cautious when driving, especially during school hours when students are heading to and from school. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind:

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Back to School: Potential Negative Consequences Associated with a Later Start Time for Ridgewood High School Students

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Ridgewood NJ, a later start time for school kids, particularly adolescents and teenagers, can have both positive and negative consequences. It’s important to note that the impact can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the age group in question. Here are some potential negative consequences associated with a later start time for school:

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Raising Champions: The Impact of Early Sports Training on Children

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Preparing your child for success is a top priority and raising champions starts with their earliest experiences. Early introduction to sports, such as martial arts for kids, can have powerful, positive effects on the development of children – greater self-confidence, increased physical health, improved cognitive abilities, and even enhanced academic achievement.

In this blog post, we will explore how early sports training helps cultivate success in the long term for our young learners who are just starting out in life’s most important games. From building healthy habits to developing leadership skills to encouraging teamwork and perseverance, learn why an investment in early sports training could be one of the best investments you make in your child’s future.

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Ridgewood High School Football Kicks off its Season at Historic Hinchliffe Stadium vs Hackensack

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Ridgewood NJ, this weekend, Saturday, September 2nd is the Ridgewood Football Season Opener! We would love to see our fans in the stands at the  historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson .Hinchliffe Stadium, a national historic landmark, is located within the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park . Built in the early 1930s, Hinchliffe Stadium, one of the last remaining Negro League ballparks and a later site for high school sports.

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Appalling Behavior by Ridgewood Board of Education Member on Mondays Meeting

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Ridgewood NJ,  watching Monday nights BOE meeting it is important to address the behavior on Mr. Lembo’s part, which I find very troubling.

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Vandalism Reported At Orchard and Willard Schools in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, at Monday nights Ridgewood Board of Education meeting the Ridgewood Board of Education conducted an overview of vandalism occuring by trespassers at two of our schools, Orchard and Willard, this summer was reviewed. A child has been injured after falling on broken glass with the most recent incident.

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The U.S. News Best High Schools Ranks Ridgewood High School 35th Best in New Jersey

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Ridgewood NJ, The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.

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Assemblyman Robert Auth and State Senate Candidate Michael D. Byrne Announced the formation of the Moms for Liberty Coalition of Candidates

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River Vale NJ, Assemblyman Robert Auth and State Senate Candidate Michael D. Byrne today announced the formation of the Moms for Liberty Coalition of Candidates to win control of the state legislature and reverse Phil Murphy’s radical, anti-family policies.

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