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Ramsey NJ, starting in January, students in the Ramsey School District will place their cellphones in locked pouches during the school day, aiming to “enhance the student learning environment,” according to a letter sent to parents on Thursday.
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Ramsey NJ, a new $4.5 million, five-year agreement has been reached between the Ramsey School District and Saddle River for middle school education. Under the renewed partnership, the Ramsey School District will continue to welcome 54 Saddle River students in grades six through eight at Eric S. Smith Middle School, according to Ramsey Schools Superintendent Andrew Matteo. This deal replaces a prior 10-year contract between the districts that expired on June 30.
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Saddle River NJ, the discussion regarding the middle school send-receive relationship between Saddle River and Ramsey has sparked debate and exploration among district officials. A recently unveiled long-range study conducted by the Porzio Bromberg & Newman law firm suggests that it is feasible to terminate the relationship without substantial negative financial consequences for either district. However, the study has raised questions and concerns among community members.
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Ramsey NJ, the Ramsey school board has reached a three-year contract agreement with the teachers union the Ramsey Education Association that will lengthen the grade school day by 20 minutes and the high school day by 17 minutes.
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