Newark’s reopening plan for public schools includes partitions, staggered recess
Lunches on disposable trays, three-sided desk partitions and staggered recess times are all part of the Newark public school…
Murphy to parents: Expect unusual school year
During his July 31 COVID-19 briefing, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy was asked what he would say to a fellow…
AFT Convention 2020: Conversation with Pulitzer Prize winner Lin-Manuel Miranda
Before he achieved fame on Broadway with his Tony Award-winning musicals “In the Heights” and “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda was…
All-remote bill for the start of N.J. school year
is in the works
Assembly Democrats Mila Jasey, Pamela Lampitt and Joann Downey are sponsoring a bill that would require New Jersey school…
AFT Convention 2020: Black Lives Matter Panel
Education was at the forefront of the AFT Convention 2020’s Black Lives Matter Panel on July 29. Joining American…
AFT Convention 2020: Weingarten’s keynote speech
In her wide-ranging keynote address July 28 at the virtual AFT Convention 2020, American Federation of Teachers President Randi…
MSU’s Silvera breaks down coronavirus risk levels for school staffs by category
It’s moderate to high for librarians and elementary school teachers, but it’s lower for crossing guards and principals. In…
In brief: Latest from Gov. Murphy on school plans
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy spoke at length about school guidance for the upcoming academic year July 24 in…
Experts offer tips to make mask challenges easier
Using explanatory coloring pages, slowly building up their tolerance at home and setting a good example are among the…
Rocker Grohl drums up support for teachers
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, whose mother is a retired public-school teacher, admits he was never a model student….
Murphy: N.J. schools need more federal stimulus
New Jersey school funding may be cut by as much as $1 billion if no extra assistance is provided…
Paradiso, Barbier share their safety concerns
“Everybody wants to see their kids, and we want to go back, but we want to go back safely,” Local…
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