Education

First let me say that my kids are grown and out of school, so for me, there is no agenda when it comes to "back to school" this is merely my observation and asking questions that I see others saying to themselves and friends.

Among the inequities aggravated by the pandemic are the differences in school systems.

Gov. Phil Murphy says in-person schooling is superior, but a group of parents says that isn't the case for all students.

We are just a few weeks away from a new school year here at the Jersey Shore as classes resume in September. Question is, what kind of school year will it be? Will kids be in class? will they be masked? will you opt for homeschooling?

Parents could still opt their child out of anonymous surveys about substance use and sexual behavior, but their active permission may no longer be needed.

The latest round of federal COVID recovery funds for schools is the largest yet. It can cover spending through September 2024.

In anticipation of a teacher shortage, the Senate endorses a bill allowing retired teachers to go back to work for two years while collecting their pension.

An earlier bill had parents decide if kids should stay back due to the pandemic. Now there would be a consultation, with superintendents making final call.

Rutgers' National Institute for Early Education Research says states need to plan now for students who'll return to class after skipping a year of preschool.

Frequent topics at a Senate hearing on the Department of Education budget included school reopenings, spending of federal aid and the delayed assessments.