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Ridgewood Infant Toddler Program Faces Shutdown

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Save ITDC: Ridgewood Parents Fight Back Against “Profit-Driven” School Closures

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Ridgewood NJ,A 40-year legacy of early childhood education in Ridgewood is under threat, sparking a heated battle between local families and the Board of Education. The Ridgewood Infant Toddler Development Center (ITDC), which has served the community since 1983, is facing a controversial shutdown that parents claim is based on “mathematically inconsistent” data.

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Ridgewood BOE Considers $4.28M Artificial Turf Projects Amid Public Health and Environmental Concerns

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — In the wake of a New York Times front-page exposé highlighting the widespread use of artificial turf across New Jersey, residents of Ridgewood may want to take a closer look at their own backyard. The Ridgewood Board of Education (BOE) is currently evaluating a plan to install artificial turf fields at three local schools—without fully assessing the long-term health, environmental, and financial consequences.

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Ridgewood Public Schools Unveil Vision 2030 Strategic Plan: A Bold Path for the Future of Education

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Ridgewood NJ, at a marathon three-hour Board of Education meeting on Monday, the Ridgewood Board of Education officially presented the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan for the Ridgewood Public School (RPS) District — a comprehensive roadmap designed to elevate the district through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

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