Gov. Murphy signs bill preventing NJ schools from 'lunch shaming', denying students meals

Governor Phil Murphy signed the Hunger Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act for to help students who are having trouble paying for school lunches in New Jersey on Monday.

NJ school district halts Zoom meetings after hacker reportedly streamed porn, racist message

A New Jersey school district on Monday announced it will halt using Zoom, the video conferencing platform, amid an investigation into allegations that a hacker streamed pornography and racist language during an online lesson.

Pa. schools could see 5% revenue loss as pandemic hits economy, group says

The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officers said it is projecting a loss of $1 billion, or 5%, in revenue from local school taxes if an economic recovery lags

Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends

President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.

Temple University announces plans to freeze 2020-2021 tuition

The freeze will be in place for both in and out-of-state residents who will be attending the university in August.

Florida high school valedictorian accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools

A student at Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville is not only this year's valedictorian, but he has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.

Lacey Township hosts Class of 2020 Parade to celebrate graduating seniors

Lacey Township School District in New Jersey wanted to make sure they honored each of their seniors with a little love in the form of a parade.

Penguin Random House donates 750K books to students following school closures due to COVID-19

Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19. 

NJ teachers get creative, broadcast classes during pandemic

Teachers have begun recording classes at home, using whatever technology they can, for television in places including New Jersey, Nebraska and New Mexico, where officials have partnered with broadcasters to help students feel connected and to overcome hurdles with access to the technology needed for distance learning. 

Virtual workshop offers students help for resumes, networking

College Possible Philadelphia is hosting a virtual career workshop that will provide valuable resources to students. 

Students with disabilities turn to virtual learning for physical education during COVID-19

All of us are adapting to a COVID-19 world, including a community that's already forced to adapt. Students with physical and intellectual disabilities are turning to virtual learning.

New Jersey orders schools to remain closed through May 15

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has made the decision to keep New Jersey’s schools closed for at least four more weeks.