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Why STEM Education Is More Important Than Ever

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In today’s fast-moving, tech-powered world, STEM education, short for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, isn’t just useful. It’s essential. From smartphones and self-driving cars to lifesaving medical advancements and space exploration, STEM fields shape nearly every part of your daily life. And with technology evolving at lightning speed, there’s a growing demand for people who can understand, build, and lead in these areas.

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Wake Up, NJ Parents: The Truth About Math Proficiency in Your Schools

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Ridgewood NJ, many parents assume their children are mastering essential math skills, but the reality may shock you. In Montclair, one-third of fifth graders can’t pass math at grade level. Across New Jersey, math proficiency rates are declining, even in high-performing suburban districts.

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Bergen County Academies Wins State Title in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Academies (BCA) has been named New Jersey’s state winner in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition, earning a $12,000 technology prize package and advancing to the next round of the prestigious contest.

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Women in STEM Host a Different Sort of ‘Open House’ at Academy of the Holy Angels

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Demarest NJ, STEM students thrive at the Academy of the Holy Angels, where a group of teen engineers just built sustainable model homes. On February 6, members of Women in STEM presented their solar-powered creations to faculty members at an “open house,” where viewers were encouraged to open the models and examine the internal electrical components.

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STEM Standouts : Academy of the Holy Angels Enter National Science & Math Honor Societies

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Demarest NJ,  STEM standouts from the Academy of the Holy Angels were recognized at a joint induction ceremony held on April 4. Angels who excel in the sciences were welcomed into the Science National Honor Society. Students who demonstrate excellence in mathematics are now members of Mu Alpha Theta.

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WalletHub Ranks New Jersey Is 2023’s 10th Most Innovative State

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Ridgewood NJ, with the U.S. spending over $600 billion per year on R&D, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Most & Least Innovative States,

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Academy of the Holy Angels Consider STEM Careers with Alumna Engineer Nina Sinatra

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Demarest NJ, Nina Sinatra, a 2008 graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels, recently addressed current Angels about her exciting career as a senior mechanical and materials engineer.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Stephanie Chan to Apply for Governor’s School in Engineering & Tech

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Closter NJ, Stephanie Chan of Closter, a junior at the Academy of the Holy Angels, is her school’s nominee for the 2023 Governor’s School of New Jersey Program in Engineering and Technology. Chan will now make her formal application to the highly-selective summer immersion program, which will be held at the Rutgers University School of Engineering.

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Despite Claims from Governor Phil Murphy New Jersey Misses the Mark For New Tech Investment

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Trenton NJ, Despite claims from Governor Phil Murphy that New Jersey is growing an “innovation economy” the facts clearly say otherwise. A 60% decline in new tech investment places New Jersey at the bottom in mid-2021, with our state landing just 11 of 1,659 deals nationwide.

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Ridgewood High School FTC Robotics Team reached another milestone in their competition

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School FTC Robotics Team reached another milestone in their competition, successfully operating their robot and scoring points in 3 trials. Team Woodchips worked many hours to get the different parts to work together and take another step in their competition season.

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RHS Applied Engineering Invent Teams make it to the New Jersey STEAM Tank Regional Competition

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Ridgewood NJ, Congratulations to the seven RHS Applied Engineering invent teams whose projects made it to the New Jersey STEAM Tank regional competition to be held on March 14th at Liberty Science Center. All of the projects were inspired by the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams program, which is being piloted with the club this year. The goal is for students to design innovative, technological solutions to real-world problems.

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Ridgewood High School to Host Tech Night on Janaury 11th at the Campus Center

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Ridgewood NJ, Parents & guardians, the next Tech Night is this Thursday. Here’s a note from Asst. Superintendent Ms. Stacie Poelstra:

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Happy New Year! We are delighted to be hosting the 4th Tech Night in our five-part series next Thursday, January 11th. This event will be held at 7:00 PM in the Campus Center at Ridgewood High School.

The goal of the next program is to make parents aware of parental controls that various mobile phone carriers provide, so parents/guardians can make informed decisions about their child’s tech use. Several providers including Verizon, Sprint, T Mobile and Apple will be at this event to assist you and answer questions.

Additionally, one of the breakout sessions will be a presentation by Finding Your Individuality on “Talking about Boundaries and Technology with Special Needs Youth.” In this session, Melissa Keyes DiGioia and Tracy Higgins will discuss ways apps, social media, and digital technology may be used for interpersonal communication. They will also explore the importance of boundary setting and decision making regarding content that may be shared with others.

We are pleased to bring you this unique opportunity on January 11 and look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,
Stacie Poelstra

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Colleges and Universities that deliver the best return on your education investment dollars

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Forbes magazine the No. 1 College 2017 is Harvard University, followed by Stanford and Yale. The highest-ranking public school (nonmilitary) is the University of California, Berkeley; the U.S. Naval Academy is the top military academy. The University of Chicago is the premier institution in the Midwest and Duke University is the best school in the South.

The goal of the Forbes List is to showcase the colleges and universities that deliver the best return on your education investment dollars.Forbes pointed out that College may be the best years of your life but they may also be among the most expensive as costs continue to escalate. According to the College Board, tuition, fees, room and board for the 2016-17 school year was $20,090 annually for public schools for in-state students, a rise of 2.7% over 2015-16. It was $35,370 for out-state students and $45,370 for private schools for 2016-17, both up 3.4%. Americans now owe $1.4 trillion in student loan debt, according to The Federal Reserve. It’s been estimated that student loan borrowers from the Class of 2016 hold just north of $37,000 per student on average.

Forbes also pointed out that STEM or specialized-focus schools fare considerably better this year. The California Institute of Technology makes the top 10 for the first time (No. 6), jumping up 33 spots, and Harvey Mudd College climbs 41 spots (see profile of Harvey Mudd College here). Babson College, which only offers degrees in entrepreneurship, lands at No. 74 (up from No. 104), and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is No. 116 (up from No. 183).

Here are the top ranked schools I New jersey

#4 Princeton University NJ
#156 College of New Jersey NJ
#158 Rutgers University NJ
#180 Stevens Institute of Technology NJ
#281 Seton Hall University NJ
#299 New Jersey Institute of Technology NJ
#301 Drew University NJ
#365 Rowan University NJ
#399 Montclair State University NJ
#429 Stockton University NJ
#444 Rider University NJ
#494 Fairleigh Dickinson University NJ