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Ridgewood Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Day with Controversial AI Imagery

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AI Faux Pas? Ridgewood Schools Spark Parent Backlash Over AI-Generated Teacher Appreciation Post

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Ridgewood NJ, National Teacher Appreciation Day is meant to celebrate the heart and soul of our classrooms—the real, hard-working educators who dedicate their lives to our children. However, in Ridgewood, NJ, a recent social media tribute has sparked more controversy than gratitude.

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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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