Catherine Carrera

There was an expectation to “return to normal” this year, but school counselors say the pressure to perform well academically and socially has affected student mental well-being.

Water fountains were shut off across Newark Public Schools for two years. Officials say they’re back on. Help us examine access to water in your school.

Newark’s proposed school budget includes plans to add more teachers and social workers, expand academic initiatives, and increase funding for charter schools.

Six-year-old Mylo, who is on the autism spectrum, has impressed his teachers with his skills behind the lens.

A resolution the school board passed also states that Newark will prioritize English learners for in-person instruction when the district goes remote.

Newark’s North Star Academy continued with in-person learning while other city schools went remote. Some were both concerned and happy to stay in-person.

The Project Ready poll found that 49% of Newark parents would have opted for a fully remote learning option this fall if it had been offered.

The Garden State Guarantee has the potential to change the lives of low-income students across New Jersey as families continue to cope with financial strains triggered by COVID.

When it comes to the $262 million COVID-19 relief money earmarked for Newark schools, city parents are clear: They want to know exactly where the money goes and they want a say in how it is spent.

School district leaders across Long Island reached out to their teaching staff Wednesday night and early Thursday, encouraging them to discuss the historic events with students and providing them with resources and support.

The districts say they weren’t notified of the issue ahead of Cuomo’s briefing Monday, when he said 107 school districts statewide did not complete their reopening plan submissions to the state.

The suspensions came after an Instagram account was created to share stories of sexual assault from students at Stony Brook University.