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Ridgewood NJ, since September New Jersey’s teachers union has been warning of teacher shortages being exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. Faced with a teacher shortage , NJ lawmakers are considering having the state recognize out-of-state teaching certificates to make recruiting easier for school districts.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Superintendent Search Committee, the superintendent search survey closed on Friday, December 18, and over 2,000 responses from teachers, staff, parents, students, and community members were received. The survey was designed by R-PAT Solutions, LLC, and the wording is part of their process. The next step is to begin formally interviewing applicants next month. A large number of candidates from all backgrounds have submitted applications.
So, you were assigned to write another paper and have just realized that there is no way you can handle it on your own. There can be plenty of reasons for that. You might be struggling to balance between working and being a student. Another common reason is a lack of writing skills or knowledge of a particular subject matter. Or, it is just the deadline that is too tight.
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Ridgewood NJ, a big congratulations to RHS Spanish students who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2020 National Spanish Examinations. A total of 4 gold, 9 silver and 11 bronze medals were earned, along with 41 honorable mentions. Students from Ridgewood High School have a long history of high achievement on these exams and were taught by Spanish teachers, Angelica Cuellar, Tara Cuneo, Damary Purrinos and Megan Rotella.
“Covid-19 is NOT a lethal virus, that is a fact. Lethal viruses do not spread, as they kill their victim, which stops the spread. People are not dying from covid19, they are dying from the one or more, known or unknown underlying diseases they have. It is a fact that children are not dying from covid19. It is okay for them to get the virus. They will not melt. If teachers are afraid to get the virus, for a valid or invalid reason, then they should be given these options:. Resign, retire early, take a leave of absence, go on unemployment or wear a hazmat suit. The teachers can easily be temporarily replaced by young, unemployed certified teacher, which are many, or college graduates. Why do so many teachers make everything about them, rather than about the children? The only reason teachers have their job is because of
the students. Students should always come first. Students need to be in school in person. Virtual school is not the same and is not what our taxes pay for. Lastly, how are young children supposed to do virtual learning at home, when both parents have to go out to work? Most parents are NOT teachers, who have the luxury of staying home just because they are in a strong union, that controls the politrickers. Many teachers are not living in the real world and need to be made to realize that the world does NOT revolve around them.”
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood BOE member Mike Lembo said in a Facebook post ,”The Ridgewood School Board has called for a Special Meeting this coming Thursday July 23rd at 5pm. The topic will be the school reopening plan for the district. We know that parents, teachers, and students have many concerns, questions, and comments on the issue. Please let your voice be heard, as we called this meeting for all of you.
The meeting is going to be held remotely, you can find the BOE Webcast link to the meeting on our website homepage. Members of the public can call in comments during the public comment period of the meeting or write-in comments online prior to, and during, the Board Meeting. These comments will be heard, but any offensive, lewd, or obscene language will not be tolerated. There will be two public comment portions, one at the beginning of the meeting and one at the end. Do not forget to mute your broadcast when speaking to minimize sound feedback and do not forget to identify yourself before speaking!This is a special meeting concerning the school reopening plan only, the regular Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday July 27th. Comments, questions, and concerns related to other issues besides the reopening will be more appropriate then.”
Today, our district became aware that racially and sexually offensive postings were circulated over social media by several of our students in response to the events occurring throughout the country following the tragedy in Minnesota. The Paramus Board of Education, the administration, staff, student body, community, and many others outside of Paramus are justifiably outraged by these racially and sexually charged messages.
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Union NJ, A complaint was filed today against Kean University seeking reimbursements amid COVID-19.
Roy Willey, a class action attorney with the Anastopoulo Law Firm representing the plaintiffs, says:
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Educational school trips are beneficial for the progression of a student’s development to build the necessary social skills and an opportunity to see what they learn in the classroom out there in the real world. Taking educational trips also improves student confidence and engagement in the classroom.
A US-based study found that regardless of ethnicity, economic status, or gender, students that take educational trips have a 59% higher chance of getting better grades. These rates increase drastically for high school students to 95% and college to 63%. It is important for educators, parents, and students themselves to do the utmost to plan, organize, and attend educational trips when the right opportunity arises.
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SUMMIT NJ , Antonio Henriques, a Broker Associate with Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018, recently spoke at Seton Hall University at an event with the school’s Real Estate Club. Henriques captivated the audience while headlining a presentation that explained the ins and outs of the real estate industry, including what characteristics and experiences have helped him to create such a successful and impressive career, tips on starting a successful career in marketing properties, and the regional real estate market at large.
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Ridgewood NJ, The internet is a never-ending source of advice for students. The advice ranges from the hedonistic to the ascetic; anybody can find justification for their own activities here.
While college is an important time for people – it is the first chance many young people get to spread their wings – moderation is key. In this article professional writers at
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“Only 19 percent of full-time students at a public university earn a bachelor’s degree in four years, according to the nonprofit organization Complete College America”
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This has less to do with an inability to afford school and more to do with all of the immersive experiences baked into college, such as study abroad, semester off experiences, etc…
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Schools actively promote this so they can hold onto the student longer and squeeze more money from each student.
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Wyckoff NJ, Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney introduced legislation that would raise the age limit for students to be claimed as dependents on their parent’s state income taxes.
“Paying college tuition isn’t cheap,” said Rooney (R-Bergen). “It takes many students more than four years to finish, and time is money – especially for parents who are footing the bill while their son or daughter lives at home.”
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Ridgewood NJ, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a hopeful for the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential nomination, said recently, “We’re not going to make America great again. It was never that great.” One-in-five Democrats agree, but a sizable majority of all voters thinks he was off-base.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 67% of Likely U.S. Voters disagree with Cuomo’s statement. Seventeen percent (17%) agree, while just as many (16%) are undecided.
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February 27,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police reported no credible threat was made to either students or school employees of Ridgewood High School following an investigation that resulted in four (4) males being taken into police custody shortly after officers visited the school on Tuesday morning, 02/27. The individuals, two (2) juveniles and two (2) adults, were stopped by police and detained away from the high school’s property.
