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Beyond Teaching: How Educators Can Protect and Uplift Every Child

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In today’s complex world, teaching goes far beyond textbooks and lesson plans. Classrooms reflect society—and every child brings their own story. While some children thrive easily, others carry invisible burdens. Abuse, neglect, poverty, emotional trauma; these are not issues confined to headlines; they often sit quietly in our classrooms, behind polite smiles or disruptive behavior. Educators are uniquely positioned to notice when something isn’t right. But awareness alone isn’t enough. Teachers must be equipped not just to teach, but to protect, support, and advocate for their students. 

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Empowering the Next Generation: How Educators Can Excel and Inspire

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Teachers have the ability to guide the intellectual and personal growth of young people, making their role incredibly impactful. However, to stay effective, they need continuous training and modern approaches. With evolving academic demands, many teaching professionals seek opportunities to expand their expertise through advanced study options. These paths provide valuable strategies for managing classrooms, improving lesson structures, and enhancing how they engage with diverse groups of students.

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How U.S. Students Stack Up Globally: A Look at Education Performance and the Future Under New Policies

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Ridgewood NJ, how do U.S. students compare with their peers around the world? Despite being one of the world’s leading economies, the United States continues to face challenges in education, particularly in math and science, according to international assessments. As new education policies loom under the incoming Trump administration, these results provide a backdrop for what changes may lie ahead.

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8 Insights into Effective Teaching Practices

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Have you ever wondered what makes a teacher truly effective? Teaching is a complex, rewarding, and challenging profession. Each classroom is unique, with students bringing their own backgrounds, experiences, and learning needs. Effective teaching, then, goes beyond just delivering content; it involves engaging, inspiring, and guiding students to reach their potential. To do this, educators need strategies and practices that resonate with students and foster a productive learning environment.

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New Report: Here’s why 40% of fourth graders can’t read at a basic level

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Ridgewood NJ, a teacher effectiveness organization’s report on the nationwide implementation of best practices for teaching reading reveals that 19 states including New Jersey lack critical policies to promote literacy effectively.

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Governor Murphy to Create Task Force to Study Teacher Shortages

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Trenton NJ,  as the problem continues to worsen in New Jersey and across the country a task force will be set up to address the shortage of teachers in New Jersey’s K-12 public schools.

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Village of Ridgewood and Ridgewood Schools To Be Hit With Skyrocketing Health Benefits Costs

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Ridgewood NJ, Responding to the proposed escalation of health benefits premiums that will increase taxes and crush the budgets of towns, counties and school districts across the state, Senate Republican Leader Steven Oroho released the following statement:

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State Senate Republicans Call For Special Committee to Investigate Massive Increase in Public Employee Health Benefit Costs

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Trenton NJ, Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) and Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) have introduced legislation to form a special legislative committee with subpoena power to investigate massive proposed premium increases for the health plans that cover state government, local government, and school employees.

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6 Professional Outfit Ideas For Teachers

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Teachers always have to dress professionally, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to look fashionable. If you’re looking for some outfit ideas, then look no further. These six professional outfits are perfect for many teachers.

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Ridgewood Schools Alternative Schedules Initiative Community Presentation

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November 29, 2021

Dear Ridgewood Public Schools Community,

As part of the Alternative Schedules Initiative, the District is investigating new K-12 schedule options, as well as alternative start and end times. Research by the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as other well-documented studies, indicates that a later start time for adolescents helps align their circadian rhythms resulting in improved physical health, academic performance, safety, and overall wellbeing. Given our commitment to nurturing the development of the whole child, we believe we would be remiss if we did not examine the current structure of our school day and consider potential adjustments that reflect these data.

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5 Helpful Ideas to Support Students Who Are Now Learning Offline

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No matter how dedicated you are as a student or whether you’re in high school or college, checking your phone for new notifications is second nature. According to Inside Higher Ed, 49% of students use technology for non-learning tasks which distract them, with 68% of teachers being bothered by the fact. 

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Governor and U.S. Secretary of Education Visit Bergenfield High School to Highlight Importance of In-Person Learning

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Bergenfield NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today visited Bergenfield High School to discuss the importance of in-person learning. While the pandemic led to a temporary statewide closure of schools in March 2020, public schools serving over 95% of New Jersey’s nearly 1.4 million students are now learning in-person either on a full-time or hybrid schedule. Governor Murphy has also required all schools to provide full-time, in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year, with no remote learning option available.

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New Jersey Expands Eligibility for New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program

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Ridgewood NJ,  Governor Murphy today announced the expansion of eligibility for more frontline essential workers and high-risk groups in New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Eligible groups include educators and staff in pre-k through 12th grade settings, childcare workers, and transportation workers, among others.

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Will NJ Teacher Shortages Spur Adaption of Remote Learning?

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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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The Ridgewood Superintendent Search Survey Recorded 2,000 Responses

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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.