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🌱 Patch AM: How Ridgefield schools plan to handle student writing and classroom AI

Also check out An Afternoon of Music on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

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Morning Ridgefield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Ridgefield schools plan to handle student writing and classroom AI

Also on today's calendar: An Afternoon of Music and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 58 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: A passing morning shower, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ridgefield Schools Review K-12 Writing Instruction, Launch Technology And AI Oversight Plan (patch.com) — Ridgefield Public Schools are launching a districtwide review of K-12 writing instruction and creating two committees to oversee classroom technology, AI use, data privacy, and digital citizenship. Local educators described how writing is taught from kindergarten through high school, while new advisory groups and a public website will give Ridgefield families more insight into educational technology choices and safeguards.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Danbury

  • Route 7 Safety Upgrades Coming After Deadly Danbury Crash: What's Planned (patch.com)
  • ICE buys robotic dogs from Connecticut company for patrols (newstimes.com)
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Ok Ridgefield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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