
NEW JERSEY PARENTS SEEK BOLD CHANGE IN EDUCATION & MORE ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS



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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association is hosting the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Inductees. Please join them in congratulating Tony Award winning actor, Ali Stroker (2005), lifetime educator, Deborah Thomas (1971), Congressional Gold Medal winner, Thomas Hawkins (1942), World-Renowned Cardiologist, Ajay Kirtane (1990) & tech pioneer and entrepreneur, Dave Duffield (1958). These five extraordinary individuals have made significant contributions to society through their personal lives, individual passions, talents, professional accomplishments and/or community service.

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas A. Gorman, Ed.D. the number of COVID cases in the district is very low, and the activity level for northern New Jersey is at the moderate level (Yellow).
Continue reading Ridgewood School District to Follow State Guidance on COVID Policy

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Ridgewood NJ, Super Science Saturday, hailed as the “Greatest Science Extravaganza in Northern New Jersey,” brings fun and excitement to science through professional presenters and student projects. As a joint project of the Ridgewood Board of Education and the Super Science Saturday Volunteer Committee, we aim to bring all science lovers together for a days of fun and learning for all ages.

University can be a fun and exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. There are so many things that you have to consider when applying – what courses to take? What should your statement be like? What should you wear to the interview?! Here we have compiled a list of everything you need to know before applying, and it’s all in one place so that you won’t miss anything.
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This is the first Ridgewood school board meeting since Governor Murphy announced the end the school mask mandate
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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on February 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM for a Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center. This is the first Ridgewood school board meeting since Governor Murphy announced the end the school mask mandate and the big blow up over parents being asked to wear masks when teachers were not.
Click here to view the meeting notice and agenda.
Continue reading The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on February 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
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Ridgewood NJ, Two (2) female Ridgewood High School students sustained minor injuries during a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash in the Graydon South parking lot on Thursday afternoon, 02/10. Both victims were evaluated at the scene by Ridgewood EMS, Ridgewood Fire Department EMTs and refused further medical attention. The victims were able to provide a detailed description of the fleeing vehicle to investigating Ridgewood police officers.

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Ridgewood NJ, three Ridgewood High School a cappella groups the (Rhapsodies, AcaBellas, and Maroon Men) competed this past weekend in the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal in Neptune, NJ. Sanjna Rajagopalan from the AcaBellas earned Outstanding Arrangement for her arrangement “Bills, Bills, Bills” and the Maroon Men placed 2nd advancing on to Semifinals on March 26th.

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Ridgewood NJ, Noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Governor Phil Murphy on Monday announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff, or visitors in schools and childcare centers effective March 7, 2022.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools Signal More Flexibility on Mask Policy

Governor Will Also Extend the Statewide Public Health Emergency
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Trenton NJ, Noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Governor Phil Murphy today announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff, or visitors in schools and childcare centers effective March 7, 2022.

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Trenton NJ, Senator Kristin Corrado responded to news that Governor Phil Murphy will announce that he’s lifting the school mask mandate in March, saying he should end the mask mandate and restore parental rights now.
Continue reading NJ Senator Kristin Corrado : Governor Murphy Should End School Mask Mandate Now

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Ridgewood NJ, since the mask mandate and consistency of its application has been in the news (FOX NEWS) lately , here is the latest from AP News on children and masks:

Photo Ridgewood BOE Recognition of Retirees
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Ridgewood NJ, seems parents in Ridgewood and all across Bergen County and the nation are starting to backlash against Democrats , and Democrat policies over child-masking.
Continue reading Parents Backlash Against Democrats Over Child-Masking

Continue reading Ridgewood Schools : EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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SEATTLE WA , Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published a recent survey report to evaluate the declining undergraduate enrollment. The study also highlights the key factors driving college admission decisions among high school graduates. Research experts surveyed 1,250 Americans aged 18 to 24.
Continue reading 1 in 3 recent high school grads skipping college because it’s a “waste of money”