education

There is actually a positive within this pandemic. When the time comes to put differences aside and come together as a community, the Jersey Shore does it as well as any other place on the planet.

The state Board of Education voted to temporarily allow special education services to be provided over the phone or online during the coronavirus shutdown.

More than 400 districts already have.

New cases come from at least 10 counties.

State officials are encouraging school districts to be prepared for various impacts from the coronavirus, from skipping assemblies to temporary closures.

A bill moving through the Senate would create a pilot program in which five New Jersey school districts would implement later start times for high schools.

Ocean County College and Stockton University have signed a dual admission and transfer partnership to help students make a smooth transition from OCC to Stockton's bachelor's degree programs.

A school district out in Colorado just made the change, so what do you think of this idea for the Jersey Shore?

The school year is back in full swing which means one thing, bring on the homework. Or does it? 

Nearly five years post Superstorm Sandy, an ever-changing roller coaster of concern across party lines, a growing opioid and heroin epidemic, and easing the burden of higher education costs and more were discussed by New Jersey Senator Robert Singer (30th District) on 'Ask The Senator'.

These numbers are reported by each district, so each jurisdiction is responsible for reporting their results fairly and accurately. But they are required by law to report them. ~ Mike Yaple (Spokesman for the state Department of Education)
We all hope our high schools do not make this list, but offic…

At what point are we just overloading our children as they juggle school, extracurricular activities and family responsibilities?