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Paramus NJ, the Paramus School District is taking a serious stand against chronic absenteeism, after reporting a 14.2% absentee rate for the 2023-2024 school year—well above the 10% threshold that defines chronic absenteeism. According to Assistant Superintendent Timothy Donohue, the district has implemented a comprehensive plan to reverse this trend.
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Palisades Park NJ, the conflict between the Palisades Park Board of Education and the teachers’ union reached a boiling point during a special board meeting on April 11, where Board President Soo Chung claimed she received a life-threatening remark following a tense public session.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s middle school students showcased their classical knowledge in a big way earlier this month, sweeping the Certamen Regionals at Princeton! Competing primarily against high school students, these young scholars proved their expertise in Latin, Greek, and classical civilizations.