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.
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.
Staggered schedules likely for NYC students, says union president
UFT President Michael Mulgrew says the union is working with city and education officials to create a plan for students once they return to school. The return to school date has not been set.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew says the union is working with city and education officials to create a plan for students once they return to school. The return to school date has not been set.
Coronavirus-altered grading system announced for NYC students
New York City schools will implement a new grading system for the remainder of the coronavirus-disrupted school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
New York City schools will implement a new grading system for the remainder of the coronavirus-disrupted school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer
President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.
President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.
Classwork, communication daunting for million California students with no computers; more donations needed
The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year.
The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year.
Twin sisters from NJ accepted to 5 Ivy League schools
A set of fraternal twin sisters from New Jersey has been accepted to five Ivy League universities.
A set of fraternal twin sisters from New Jersey has been accepted to five Ivy League universities.
Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease
The Trump administration is reviewing proposed new guidelines for how restaurants, schools, churches and businesses can safely reopen as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.
The Trump administration is reviewing proposed new guidelines for how restaurants, schools, churches and businesses can safely reopen as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.
'I just can't do this.' Frustrated parents giving up on home school
Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.
Frustration is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of distance learning — and some overwhelmed parents say it will be their last.
Remote learning a challenge for teachers, students
With no plans to open schools in our area anytime soon, remote learning has been a frustrating experience for teachers, students and parents. FOX 5 NY spoke with experts about how to deal with the stress of it all.
With no plans to open schools in our area anytime soon, remote learning has been a frustrating experience for teachers, students and parents. FOX 5 NY spoke with experts about how to deal with the stress of it all.
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.
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.
Stanford won't accept $7.4M relief funds; other universities will take the money
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
Stanford had been allocated $7.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief funds. The prestigious school in Palo Alto, also has a $28 billion endowment,
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.
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.
Scripps National Spelling Bee canceled for first time since 1945
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there is “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there is “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
Classes on TV in New Jersey drawing students
Using his cat’s blanket as green screen, history teacher Bill Smith recorded himself teaching a lesson on New Jersey’s underground railroad, taking student viewers on a tour of sites including a river where slave hunters would try to reenslave people attempting crossings.
Using his cat’s blanket as green screen, history teacher Bill Smith recorded himself teaching a lesson on New Jersey’s underground railroad, taking student viewers on a tour of sites including a river where slave hunters would try to reenslave people attempting crossings.
Coronavirus throws college admissions into chaos for students
With high school seniors across the nation ready to decide where to go to college, the coronavirus pandemic has thrown everything into chaos with National College Decision Day beginning on May 1. FOX 5 NY speaks with one student about how she is approaching choosing a college.
With high school seniors across the nation ready to decide where to go to college, the coronavirus pandemic has thrown everything into chaos with National College Decision Day beginning on May 1. FOX 5 NY speaks with one student about how she is approaching choosing a college.
NJ schools closed until at least May 15
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey's schools will be closed because of the COVID-19 outbreak at least until May 15.
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey's schools will be closed because of the COVID-19 outbreak at least until May 15.
NYC Summer Youth Employment Programs cut due to coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has forced New York City to cut its Summer Youth Employment Program, which allows students to get on-the-job training along with a salary during the summer. The decision has drawn criticism from some quarters, however.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced New York City to cut its Summer Youth Employment Program, which allows students to get on-the-job training along with a salary during the summer. The decision has drawn criticism from some quarters, however.
Twitter users ask Barack Obama to give national virtual commencement speech to Class of 2020
The request started getting viral traction on Wednesday, April 15.
The request started getting viral traction on Wednesday, April 15.
Murphy: Decision on NJ schools likely on Thursday
New Jersey's more than 600 school districts are currently closed, with educators teaching remotely, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
New Jersey's more than 600 school districts are currently closed, with educators teaching remotely, because of the coronavirus outbreak.