NJ kids are home from school. What to do with them?
It takes planning to keep them occupied, engaged and learning.
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All NJ schools will close starting Wednesday, Murphy orders
More than 400 districts already have.
'When, not if' all schools close; NJ coronavirus cases jump to 50
New cases come from nine counties, according to data published Friday night.
NJ schools told to prepare for coronavirus disruptions
State officials are encouraging school districts to be prepared for various impacts from the coronavirus, from skipping assemblies to temporary closures.
A solution for school aid cuts: Larger property tax hikes?
A Senate committee Thursday advanced a bill that would green-light larger property tax increases in some school districts losing state aid.
NJ plan: Skip 10th grade standardized tests, add geometry to math exam
Starting in a few years, state standardized tests won't be given to sophomores, but graduation tests for juniors will include geometry as well as Algebra I.
Lawsuit: NJ schools are illegally segregated
A hearing is scheduled for next week in state court in a desegregation lawsuit that could have monumental impacts on public education across New Jersey.
To pass NJ's new science assessments, score of 57% may suffice
Cut scores for the new NJSLA-Science are still being finalized. For middle- and high-school students, scores below 60% may be deemed proficient.
School forcing kids to eat ... tuna? THE HORROR
Bob Williams would LOVE tuna. Right now. No, seriously. Now.
How to pay for college, get the most bang for your buck
Paying attention to grades and standardized test scores in high school will really help lower out-of-pocket-college costs.