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Ridgewood NJ, Noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Governor Phil Murphy on Monday announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff, or visitors in schools and childcare centers effective March 7, 2022.
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Ridgewood NJ, since the mask mandate and consistency of its application has been in the news (FOX NEWS) lately , here is the latest from AP News on children and masks:
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools : EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022
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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Edward Durr has introduced legislation that would require schools in New Jersey to obtain approval from parents before mandating that children utilize “medical devices” such as masks.
Continue reading New Bill Would Give Parents Veto Power on Masks in Schools
Ridgewood NJ, Due to the inclement weather expected tomorrow morning, all Ridgewood schools will operate under the delayed opening schedule tomorrow, January 20. Under the delayed opening schedule, the school day will begin two hours later than usual. School bus schedules will operate two hours later.
Elementary school children who have not ordered lunch must bring a bag lunch to school. There will not be sufficient time for children to go home for lunch.
For students who walk to school, please dress warmly and allow extra time and caution while walking.
Thank you and please stay safe.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets on January 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM for an Executive Session and 7:00 PM for a Reorganization/Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center.
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Ridgewood NJ, due to the inclement weather expected tomorrow, all Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 7, 2022. If weather conditions permit, after-school and evening activities at Ridgewood Public Schools may be held. The coaches and advisors will notify students.
Thank you and please stay safe.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on December 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM for a Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Schools to Delay Survey on ,”Alternative Schedules Initiative”. The Ridgewood Board of Education felt it need more time to educate the Ridgewood School community on the benefits and the challenges of changing the start times for the Ridgewood School district.
Ridgewood Public Schools is exploring the district’s organization of instructional time with the goal of advancing the vision and mission. An Alternative Schedules Task Force consisting of administrators, teachers, parents, and Board Trustees has been collaborating and conducting an in-depth examination of new start and end times for PreK-12, which will have a districtwide impact for all students and their families. The Alternative Schedules Initiative Community Presentation is an opportunity for parents and community members to learn more about this initiative and next steps in the process.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools to Delay Survey on “Alternative Schedules Initiative”
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Ridgewood NJ, as previously reported on the Ridgewood blog, a group called Parents of Ridgewood United is passing around a survey to collect anonymous data from RPS parents about how their children are doing with return to school .
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Ridgewood NJ, a group called Parents of Ridgewood United is passing around a survey to collect anonymous data from RPS parents about how their children are doing with return to school .
Continue reading Ridgewood Public School Parent Child Survey Making the Rounds
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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio sponsors two bills increasing transparency and making it easier for mothers and fathers to keep up with what’s happening in their children’s classrooms.
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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Michael Testa and Senator Joe Pennacchio have introduced legislation that would prevent critical race theory (CRT) from being taught in New Jersey public schools. The bill would also prohibit public schools teachers from engaging in political, ideological, or religious advocacy in their classrooms.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education meets on November 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM for a Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center.
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Ridgewood NJ, it appears that Shelia Brogan, HyunJu Kwak, and Muhammad Mahmoud have won seats on the Ridgewood Board of Education for the next three years, if the results so far currently stand.
Continue reading Looks Like it’s Brogan, Kwak, and Mahmoud For the Ridgewood Board of Education
