New Milford Borough Council Greenlights Main Street Project and New Ordinances, Discusses ShopRite Community Event

Overview: In a move to modernize its municipality, the New Milford Borough Council unanimously adopted several new ordinances while allocating an additional $90,750 for the Main Street Improvement Project from the borough’s Capital Improvement Fund. Meanwhile, plans for a community event organized by ShopRite took center stage, sparking discussions over logistics and suitability. The council also discussed county paving programs, community engagement events, and various administrative updates.

Lyndhurst School Board Reveals Gains in Test Scores, Disparities in Special Education Population

Overview: In a wide-ranging meeting, the Lyndhurst School Board reported significant gains in 11th-grade test scores, identified performance disparities among student subgroups, and introduced new district goals focusing on mental health. The meeting also delved into the ongoing professional development for teachers, the improvement of curriculum for special education students, and the expansion of resources for the district’s growing multilingual student population.

Ridgewood School Board Ponders the Future: Late School Starts, AI in Education, and a Renewed Focus on DEI

Overview: In a recent meeting marked by impassioned public input and intricate board discussions, the Ridgewood School Board deliberated a gamut of topics—from a “Late Start” initiative aimed at improving student mental health to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the educational landscape. The board also zeroed in on district goals, which include the creation of a more inclusive culture, along with navigating the financial and logistical hurdles of implementing new school policies.

Ridgewood High Unveils New 8:20 AM Start Time Backed by Sleep Science

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Ridgewood School Board discussed a significant shift to later school start times backed by sleep data and surveys. The meeting also covered key topics like data-driven education, new technologies, and a comprehensive view of academic assessment, including state and federal testing.

Award-Winning Pascack Dance Team Makes Appeal for Uniform Funding

Overview: Members of the Pascack Regional Dance Team, which boasts over 22 national championship titles, appeared before the Pascack Valley School Board to appeal for financial assistance to purchase new uniforms. The appeal came amid discussions of remarkable advancements in standardized test scores and academic achievement metrics, with the district outperforming state averages in multiple categories.