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Ridgewood NJ, as summer winds down, local students are gearing up to return to school. In both Ridgewood and Glen Rock, the first day of school is set for September 3, and in Ridgewood, it’s scheduled as a minimum day. Be sure to check with your district closer to the date for any last-minute changes.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools has named Richard Leon Matthews as the new Business Administrator/Board Secretary, effective September 23, 2024. Matthews was appointed at the July 22, 2024 Board of Education meeting.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County shoppers preparing for the back-to-school season will face higher costs this year as the state will not observe its annual tax exemption holiday. This change means families might have to spend more on essential school supplies.
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by Myron Hammond, Executive Director at Insight School of Washington
Ridgewood NJ, “Another morning, another struggle,” you might hear as you rouse your child from slumber. Such sentiments are familiar to parents, hinting at deeper concerns than mere reluctance to face the day. As parents, we recognize these moments as opportunities to delve deeper into our children’s educational experiences and other experiences , ensuring we address any underlying issues promptly.
Continue reading Navigating Your Child’s Educational Experience
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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department would like to remind everyone that tomorrow Thursday, September 7 is our 1st day of school. Please be alert for pedestrians and school traffic. Expect delays, leave home early and consider alternate routes if you don’t need to drive near a school.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police: SCHOOL IS OPEN – DRIVE CAREFULLY!
photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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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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Upper Saddle River NJ, New Jersey’s new Safe Passing Law went into effect on March 1st, 2022. With one of the strongest and most comprehensive safe passing laws in the county, New Jersey can now better protect vulnerable road users. The new law aims to prevent the near misses, injuries, and deaths that often occur on our streets.
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Demarest NJ, in just five days, local girls learned to decipher messages in binary code, test engineering design principles, use color theory, discover elements of ancient myths, identify the attributes of successful leaders, and make new friends.
Continue reading Academy of the Holy Angels Summer Experience: Five Days That Make a Difference
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Westwood NJ, the Westwood Regional School District has introduced a parental rights policy to keep parents informed of matters related to their children.
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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.
Continue reading Vandalism Reported At Orchard and Willard Schools in Ridgewood
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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.
Continue reading The U.S. News Best High Schools Ranks Ridgewood High School 35th Best in New Jersey
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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon called the administration at Rutgers an embarrassment and said that the University’s President and leadership cabinet should resign after doubling down on their COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Continue reading NJ State Senator Calls for the Ouster of Rutgers Administrators
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Ridgewood NJ, zoom coffee with Mark Schwarz Superintendent of Ridgewood Schools . The next Superintendent Coffees are: August 24, 2023 at 7:00pm and September 11, 2023 at 7:00pm
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Webinar ID: 898 4327 9605
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Manalapan NJ, in response to the recent ruling issued against three Monmouth County school districts, Senator Robert Singer said that the decision to grant the injunction was wrong and that the government’s duty to keep the public safe and enforce laws does not trump basic parental rights.
Continue reading Back to School: Government Has No Authority to Override Parental Rights
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Mahwah NJ, Harper Lee, Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway… These iconic names are among the luminaries hailing from the United States. However, more locally, each state has produced their own homegrown authors who have left an indelible mark on literature with their diverse and significant contributions. A survey* of 3,000 respondents by StoicQuotes.com shed light on each state’s most cherished authors, revealing some intriguing outcomes.