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4th Quarter Interception Saves the Day for Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday night, the Maroons improved their record  to 3-0 after a 7-6 victory over Northern Highlands. Defense was the name of the game on Friday and both the Maroons and the Highlanders struggled in the first half offensively . The Maroons offence was bogged down with penalties .

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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, September 19, 2022 Alternative Schedules Survey Presentation

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Ridgewood NJ,  The Ridgewood Board of Education meets Monday, September 19, 2022 49 Cottage Place 7:00 PM  .  K12 Insight will be sharing the results from the Alternative Schedules Survey at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 pm.

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Top Professions That Сan Disappear In The Next 10 Years

According to futurologists, many of our current professions may soon become extinct. Even if it is challenging to foresee which industries would be displaced by automation and neural networks, some tendencies are already evident and apparent. Here are the top 10 jobs that are almost certain to disappear by 2030.

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TIME FOR JOSH GOTTHEIMER TO DENOUNCE NEW JERSEY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ATTACKS ON PARENTS

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Ramsey NJ, Republican Congressional nominee Frank Pallotta today called on his opponent, career politician Democrat Josh Gottheimer to stand up for the tens of thousands of well-meaning, concerned parents in northern New Jersey and denounce the leadership of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for calling them “extremists” in a vile ad that recently blanketed the airwaves. Even after public outrage forced the NJEA’s leadership to stop running the ad, Congressman Gottheimer remained silent while proudly accepting their endorsement.

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The Ridgewood Varsity Volleyball Team Wins the Silver Bracket Championship at the Jersey Classic Tournament

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Ridgewood NJ, Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team! The Maroons won the Silver Bracket Championship at the Jersey Classic Tournament this past weekend. The Jersey Classic was hosted by Paramus High School with 20 teams participating .

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Village of Ridgewood and Ridgewood Schools To Be Hit With Skyrocketing Health Benefits Costs

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Ridgewood NJ, Responding to the proposed escalation of health benefits premiums that will increase taxes and crush the budgets of towns, counties and school districts across the state, Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho released the following statement:

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Two Hundred Twenty-two Students at Ridgewood High School have been Named AP Scholars

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Ridgewood NJ, two hundred twenty-two students at Ridgewood High School have been named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Examinations. Eighty-seven students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Fifty-five students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Eighty students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher. Additionally, nine students received an AP Capstone Diploma, and 32 students received the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. An overview of the five-year trends was shared.

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Ridgewood BOE Alternative Schedules Initiative or Late Start Initiative Presentation Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, at the Ridgewood Board of Education meeting on September 12th ,Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fitts thanked the entire staff for their hard work, which resulted in a positive start to the school year. The Alternative Schedules Initiative will continue to be explored. Staff members met with the K12 Insight team today to review the survey results.

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Lack of Qualified Kitchens Limits Gluten-Free Options for Ridgewood Schools

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Catering to dietary requirements has always been important, and it’s necessary to recognize the significance of this in public facilities like schools more than anywhere else.

While there have been improvements in this regard over the past couple of decades, there is still a long way to go, especially when it comes to more niche issues like gluten intolerance.

Given that around 20 million people in the US alone suffer from this issue, more should definitely be done. However, critics argue that Ridgewood school kitchens are not up to scratch in this regard.

Let’s explore this topic in more detail and discuss why it matters, and what can be done to address it going forward.

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Late Game Interception Puts Ridgewood on Top of Clifton for the 20-13 Victory

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Clifton NJ, a 4th quarter interception 73 yard run touchdown by Jimmy McNamara lifted the Ridgewood Maroons to a 20-13 win over Clifton .

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The NEA Has Known Why There is a Teacher Shortage Since 2014

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Ridgewood NJ, If New Jersey wants more teacher candidates, maybe we should listen to what young teachers actually say about their profession. Why is there a teacher shortage? It turns out the nation’s largest teachers union, the National Education Association (NEA), knew the answer all along: young teachers were dissatisfied with the teaching profession and made their reasons very clear to the NEA in a 2014 report. This information is highly relevant to New Jersey’s current teacher shortage. There has been a lively public debate about the causes of the shortage, and it is essential to identify the causes if there are to be effective solutions. Some blame pandemic-related factors, but the steep decline in teacher candidates long predates the pandemic. Others blame policies enacted by Governor Chris Christie, but the teacher shortage is both regional and national, so New Jersey-specific policies cannot be the main cause. The Sunlight Policy Center of New Jersey – a New Jersey-based, nonpartisan research organization – asked: Is the nature of employment in the public school system, itself, part of the problem?

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The new all-digital TV Studio in Ridgewood High School  is open and ready for students

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Ridgewood NJ, the new all-digital TV Studio in Ridgewood High School  is open and ready for students this September! From the enhanced workflow and editing process to the improved production capabilities, the new equipment will transform the student experience and end product. This exciting project was made possible by the Duffield STEAM Initiative!

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Ridgewood Crew Tours the New Bergen County Rowing Center in Lyndhurst

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Lyndhurst NJ,Ridgewood Crew board representatives and coaches joined Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco , Commissioner Ramon Hache for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Bergen County Rowing Center!

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Studies Show that Children who Walk to School have Increased Academic Performance

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Ridgewood NJ, the Midland Park Police remined us of this fun fact: Studies show that children who walk to school have increased academic performance (and get exercise, too). If your child plans to walk or bike to school, map out a safe route.

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Statewide School Security Initiative to Collect and Digitize School Building Blueprints and Make Them Available to First Responders

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Paramus NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy visited East Brook Middle School today to announce a $6.5 million investment in American Rescue Plan funds toward a statewide school security initiative to collect and digitize school building blueprints and make them available to first responders. Accurate and uniform maps are critical to enable law enforcement personnel to swiftly respond to emergencies in unfamiliar environments.

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