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.
Back to school — Making sense of NJ's plans (Watch the replay)
Kids may be permitted to attend some in-class learning But is it safe to do so?
Don't forget social toll of school changes, student leader urges
Between losses of key milestones, the decrease of socialization and social-distance changes, even reopened schools likely will be tough on students.
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.
Cherry Hill should mandate everyone's history be taught
Don't just mandate African American history be taught to graduate, let's learn about everyone.
Murphy will let NJ parents keep kids home this school year
More guidance is coming from the state this week.