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Westwood NJ, during the latest board meeting, the Westwood board of Education approved a policy banning the use of video recordings on school premises. In a previous meeting in June, James O’Keefe addressed the board, announcing his intention to distribute hidden cameras to parents and possibly students upon request.
Continue reading Westwood Board of Education Bans Video Recordings on School Premises
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Fort Lee NJ, two former students of Fort Lee have initiated legal action against the school district and Board of Education, alleging that a former teacher engaged in inappropriate behavior towards them.
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Westwood NJ, the Westwood Regional School District board continued its efforts to reverse policies implemented by the previous parental rights majority, taking steps this week to dismantle a policy that restricted teachers’ opinions on “controversial issues.”
Continue reading Teachers Union Reasserts Control Over Westwood Regional School System
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Livingston NJ, the Livingston Public Schools has announced an early dismissal on April 8th due to the solar eclipse scheduled to occur later that afternoon, as noted on the academic calendar.
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Family Policy Center (NJFPC) – a pro-family organization that is part of a vibrant national alliance of 40 state policy councils across the nation, relaunched www.JerseyVotesNo.com on Monday, February 5, 2024 to educate the public on the dangers of Senate bill 2421, the so-called “Freedom to Read Act,” sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (D-Hillsborough) and Senator Teresa Ruiz (D-Newark).
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Ridgewood NJ, a teacher effectiveness organization’s report on the nationwide implementation of best practices for teaching reading reveals that 19 states including New Jersey lack critical policies to promote literacy effectively.
Continue reading New Report: Here’s why 40% of fourth graders can’t read at a basic level
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education held its first meeting of 2024. The first order of business was swearing in Ms. Micale and Mr. Dani as trustees .
Continue reading Ridgewood School Board Elects Ethically Challenged Ms. Brogan as President
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Ridgewood NJ, first no basic skills, now no teacher evaluations, time for school choice.In a move that has sparked controversy, the assembly education committee lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill aimed at eliminating annual teacher evaluations in New Jersey.
Continue reading Death of Public Education: First No Basic Skills, now No Teacher Evaluations
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy is seeking to replace six existing members of the State Board of Education, potentially as early as Monday, despite the absence of scheduled meetings for the Senate Judiciary Committee, responsible for approving these nominations.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on December 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm for a Regular Public Meeting.
Continue reading Ridgewood Board of Education Regular Public Meeting on December 4, 2023
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Ridgewood NJ, American high schools confront an escalating crisis: A multitude of students who commenced ninth grade in the autumn of 2020, amid the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, are poised to graduate this spring with minimal prospects for overcoming the learning setbacks endured during school closures. In straightforward terms, according to Bloomberg’s Editorial Board, time is running out. These students could exit school ill-equipped for both higher education and the professional realm, significantly heightening their susceptibility to unemployment, poverty, depression, and even premature mortality.
Continue reading America’s High Schools Face a Growing Preparedness Crisis
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Trenton NJ, amidst the Black Friday hustle, it was revealed that Acting Education Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan will step down in January after three years in the role.
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Trenton NJ, to tackle the ongoing teacher shortage crisis, the New Jersey Education Association is actively advocating for the elimination of a basic skills test for teachers. In a statement released on Wednesday, the union outlined its goal to lower entry requirements for aspiring teachers, stating that such a move would help address the state’s urgent shortage of educators. The NJEA is encouraging supporters to express their endorsement of Bill S1553 by writing letters to Gov. Phil Murphy.
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Ridgewood NJ, in light of the recent misleading campaign initiated by Jeanne Johnson, Mary Micale, and the Teachers Union regarding administrative turnover in schools, it is imperative to set the record straight. Ms. Bender, a discerning reader on the Village Facebook groups, provided a clarifying response to Jeanne Johnson’s assertions.
