Kids falling behind in pandemic? NJ preps 'learning loss' tests
To gauge how much ground students lost when the pandemic moved education online, the state will release short English, math and science exams this month.
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Shortages of supplies and staff add to schools' reopening stress
After a summer of ever-changing guidance, first days of schools in some towns are being pushed online or complicated by a lack of personnel or gear.
Students: Don't let working at home become a pain in the neck
Sitting in a proper chair at a proper desk at home can help with a child's posture during remote learning.
Murphy promotes level school aid, says federal funds to follow
A planned increase in school aid was erased two months ago. The proposed state budget makes no additional cuts.
NJ lawmakers push against calls for all-virtual schools in fall
NJEA says COVID-19 will inevitably spread in reopened schools and that decision-makers who ignore that research will be culpable if deaths result.
Almost all students will wear masks in school — now mandatory
The state had already recommended face coverings at all times in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Murphy will let NJ parents keep kids home this school year
New Jersey will allow parents who don't feel safe returning their children to school to instead opt for all-remote learning in the coming school year, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
The latest guidelines from Murphy's administration expect all school districts to offer at least some in-perso…
The latest guidelines from Murphy's administration expect all school districts to offer at least some in-perso…
Bill sent to Murphy allowing extra 'bridge year' of high school
Seniors in 2021 and 2022 could delay graduation, mixing community college courses and high school extracurricular activities and spring sports, if law enacted.
Even by fall, NJ can't guarantee all students will have tablets
Despite prodding by the state, around 89,000 students in New Jersey don't have devices or internet access at home, which makes virtual schooling even harder.
Teacher pipeline in New Jersey shrinks by half in seven years
Fewer people are studying to become teachers in New Jersey, according to a report that suggests better pay and benefits would reverse the trend.
Murphy orders NJ schools closed for rest of academic year
Private schools with longer school years will remain closed until at least June 30, the governor said.
Can NJ's preschool gains survive coronavirus financial crisis?
Head of National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University says state-funded pre-K is vulnerable in a recession.