NJ Schools

As districts prepare to partially reopen next month, there is growing concern that the pandemic could make it even harder for bus companies to get the drivers they need.

It's not worth trying to open them up.

The armband is part of the district's effort to keep a handle on the spread of the coronavirus but the plan is being criticized as intrusive.

Superintendent David Aderhold said the spread of novel coronavirus is still a concern despite youth sports making a successful return over the summer.

Some school superintendents are voicing frustration with what they call a lack of state guidance on a safe return to classrooms as New Jersey remains stalled in Phase 2 of its pandemic reopening.

A university spokesperson points to the reduce in fees already announced for the upcoming year.

Bayonne said it will submit a plan for all virtual learning to begin the school year while Lakewood will have in person instruction five days a week.

The Murphy administration said five weeks ago that schools must partially reopen for the 2020-21 year, but some lawmakers say they aren't ready.

A counter petition said the name isn't negative, like the NFL Washington "Redskins" football team, and so should stay.

A celebrated middle school science teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in his classroom.