NJ school district doubles pay for teacher subs during pandemic
The South Jersey district reopens on a hybrid schedule, as the local teacher's union has voiced concerns for staff safety.
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COVID-19 ‘school closure’ benefits still available for parents
Using the benefits available, employees can receive two-thirds of their pay, capped at $200 per day, for up to 12 weeks.
School may be online, but your kid still can’t be ‘absent’
How attendance is tracked will likely vary throughout the state, as virtual learning takes on a different meaning from district to district.
NJ’s new at-home plan still doesn’t pass the teacher-principal test
They believe schools will still face numerous health and safety issues for students, teacher and support staff.
Remote learning: NJ experts on the pros and cons
With an announcement made Wednesday by Gov. Phil Murphy during a coronavirus press briefing, more schools in New Jersey may choose to begin the 2020-2021 academic year online only.
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.
How Margate Plans to Handle School This Fall
After surveying parents and teachers, on Wednesday the Margate Board of Education released their plan for returning to school for the 2020-2021 school year.
Gov. Murphy Confirms That Parents Can Choose Remote Learning
Gov. Murphy Confirms That Parents Can Choose Remote Learning
NJEA, others want national school reopening guideline consensus
Because no one is really sure what the pandemic will look like in two months, the New Jersey Education Association is one of several groups backing a "National Call to Action."
NJ school buildings to reopen in September, with major changes
It seems unrealistic for most schools to have all students in attendance and meet social distancing rules. Hybrid approach with some virtual learning likely.