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NJ’s Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program Swamped with Applicants in 2025: Is Your Debt Next?

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s Teacher Loan Redemption Program is making waves, wiping out up to $20,000 in student loan debt for nearly 170 public school teachers in 2025 to tackle the state’s crippling teacher shortage. From Paterson to Garfield, educators in high-need subjects are reaping the benefits, but fierce competition and strict rules left 580 applicants in the dust. With applications for the 2025-26 school year now closed, here’s the scoop on this life-changing initiative and how it’s transforming education in NJ!

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Glen Rock Appoints Kelly Hughes as New Principal of Richard E. Byrd Elementary School

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — The Glen Rock School District has officially named Kelly Hughes as the new principal of Richard E. Byrd Elementary School, bringing with her more than 15 years of experience in elementary education and a deep commitment to student-centered leadership.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Renews 10-Year, $44 Million Agreement with Northern Highlands Regional High School

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Board of Education has officially approved a new 10-year, $44 million send/receive contract with Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale, NJ. This deal ensures that Ho-Ho-Kus high school students will continue attending Northern Highlands through 2035, solidifying a partnership that dates back nearly three decades.

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Ridgewood Eyes Community School Model: A Political Shift in Public Education?

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Ridgewood NJ, as New Jersey continues to reshape public education, Ridgewood Public Schools may soon become the first district in Bergen County to embrace the Community School model—a structure already implemented in Paterson and Newark as part of their agreement with Governor Phil Murphy to restore local control after decades of state oversight.

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