Monthly Archives: September 2010


Out-of-School-Conduct Policy, Out of the Schools

The RIH Board of Ed suffered another setback in their quest to establish an in loco parentis relationship outside of school functions. The adopted policy, which was publicly discussed over the course of a year, empowered the school to discipline students with suspension of extra-curricula activities if accused of illegal […]


The Death and Life of the Great American School System

Diane Ravitch. The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education. New York: Basic Books, 2010. As reviewed by Ted Odenwald Diane Ravitch, a highly respected historian of education, has written an impassioned plea for sanity in the area of education reform. […]


VFW Post 5702 Continues Support for Education Programs

VFW Post 5702 Continues Support for Education Programs VFW Post 5702 Commander Steve Vreeland recently announced the post’s continued support of three educational programs designed benefit students and teachers in Oakland and Franklin Lakes. According to Commander Vreeland, “As part of our efforts to support education and develop democratic values, […]


The Soprano State- THE MOVIE

New Jersey, New Jersey, New Jersey…It seems to be everywhere as producers and directors seek to fill the nation’s void after the HBO’s hit series The Sopranos went off the year. The Housewives of New Jersey and Jersey Shore are two of the cheaper entities purporting to reflect life in […]


On The Job – September 8th

On August 31, 2010 Ptl. Gary Fiore was dispatched to the area of Lakeside Blvd. on the report of a red Dodge Durango being operated in an erratic manner.  As the officer was in route to the scene, he located a vehicle matching the description of the one given approaching […]