Access to technology is imperative for children to cultivate essential skills for the future. Timely computer instruction instills creativity and innovation, laying the foundation for a generation adept at harnessing it for positive societal impact. Students today are 21st -century learners, with endless information at their fingertips. Yesterday’s educational methods are a distant memory. Michael Donovan, Principal of Ridgewood Avenue School, says, “We also pay attention to traditional components.We still teach cursive writing to our third graders.” This develops fine motor skills and signature writing. Ridgewood has grade 5 and 6 classes in 3D printing, coding, and exciting hands-on opportunities in STEM. The school ranks in the top 10% in statewide testing. The College Board awarded Glen Ridge High School (GRHS) Computer Science Program the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP Computer Science A for the 2022-23 school year. Acquiring knowledge young fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability. It teaches students how to navigate the complexities of a tech-driven society and prepares them for a workforce where digital literacy is non-negotiable. A HIGH SCHOOL TO CHEER FOR Glen Ridge High School ranks 13th across New Jersey and 119th nationwide. The graduation rate is 95%, with 97.7% attending a 4-year institute, including Rutgers University in New Brunswick, Penn State, Northeastern, and New York University. With an average SAT score of 1271, GRHS is 64th out of the top institutions across the state in College Prep and the College Readiness Index. The high school broadened its Dual Enrollment (DE) options by partnering with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) for Computer Aided Design (CAD). John Lawlor, Principal of Glen Ridge High School, states, “Juniors earn world language credits in Chinese through Rutgers University. Seaton Hall administers French and Spanish.” Seniors opt for the AP version of these languages. 252 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03
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