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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Following the recent winter storm, the Ridgewood Public Schools (RPS) have announced a delayed opening for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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Ridgewood NJ, the wait is over! Today marks the official start of National School Choice Week (NSCW) 2026, running from January 25–31. This is the nation’s largest annual celebration of K–12 education, and it’s all about one thing: empowering you to find the perfect learning environment where your child can thrive.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a move that will reshape the future of American engineering, Cornell University has officially renamed its engineering school. Now known as the David A. Duffield College of Engineering, the institution is celebrating a $371.5 million pledge—the largest single donation in the university’s 161-year history.
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Ramsey NJ, January 17, 2026, Ramsey, New Jersey – Ridgewood Crew launched its 2026 rowing season with double victory and six finishers in the top 10 at the 13th annual Ironmen Erg Classic hosted by the Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, New Jersey. This year’s event, the largest in its history, featured more than 600 middle school and high school rowers from 22 different clubs across New York and New Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood community showed its true colors this weekend, turning out in force at Ridgewood High School to support one of its youngest and bravest residents.
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Trenton NJ, In a historic move for New Jersey’s education system, Governor Phil Murphy signed two major charter school reform bills—A5935 / S4716 and A5936 / S4713—into law on January 16, 2026.
Marking 30 years since the original Charter School Program Act of 1995, this new legislation represents a sweeping modernization of how 84 charter schools serve their 64,000 students. The goal? To balance innovation and autonomy with stricter accountability and transparency.
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Ridgewood NJ, in an era dominated by touchscreens and AI, New Jersey is taking a “retro” leap forward. A bill requiring elementary school students to master the art of cursive handwriting has officially reached the Governor’s desk after sweeping through the legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support.
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Ridgewood NJ, the era of scrolling in the hallways is officially coming to an end in the Garden State. On January 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) released its highly anticipated updated guidance for “bell-to-bell” cell phone policies.
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Ridgewood NJ, The curtain is rising on a major milestone in Bergen County! On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Village of Ridgewood Council officially presented a Proclamation to the producers of RHS Jamboree, recognizing eight decades of community spirit, theatrical flair, and life-changing philanthropy.
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Ridgewood NJ, In a major victory for families and disability advocates across the Garden State, a critical bill designed to overhaul school bus safety for students with disabilities has officially passed both houses of the New Jersey Legislature.
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Ridgewood , NJ — Is your local high school a powerhouse on the field? A new 2026 report from Niche has officially ranked the Best High Schools for Athletes in New Jersey, and North Jersey private schools are once again dominating the leaderboard.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The next generation of American leadership is blooming in Bergen County. Grace Kim, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has been named one of only two students to represent the entire state of New Jersey in the 64th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of Americans are facing a major financial hit as the new year begins. The Department of Education has officially confirmed that the federal government will begin garnishing wages for student loan borrowers in default starting in January 2026.
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MAHWAH, NJ — The Mahwah Board of Education has set the stage for a landmark decision that could reshape the township’s educational landscape for decades. In a unanimous vote on December 17, 2025, the Board approved a two-question, $138.4 million bond referendum scheduled for March 10, 2026.
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TRENTON, N.J. – For parents of children with complex medical conditions and disabilities, the simple act of putting their child on a school bus has become a source of profound anxiety. On Thursday, that fear was met with action as a critical bill, sponsored by Assemblymen Al Barlas and Christopher DePhillips, cleared the Assembly Education Committee.
