New York City schools closed until at least April 20
Mayor Bill de Blasio says that schools will be closed starting Monday until at least April 20th but he warned that they could remain closed for the rest of the school year.
Scholastic offering free educational online activities for children to keep learning
With millions of children home from school over the next couple weeks, Scholastic has put together a website to keep students busy and learning.
New Jersey to order all schools to close
All public and private schools will be ordered to close down to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday. Details are scheduled to be announced Monday once a plan is reached with the state Department of Education.
Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus
Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.
Coronavirus pandemic forces Americans studying abroad to return home
An American student studying in Italy for the semester had to abruptly return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As pressure mounts, New York City mayor insists schools must stay open
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says public schools are a critical resource for families to keep the city running.
Closing schools is "last resort," says NYC Schools Chancellor
While many schools are closed across the country due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the New York City public school system remains open.
Wisconsin governor orders all K-12 schools to close to prevent coronavirus spread
Schools in Wisconsin are set to close next week as the state undertakes efforts to prevent coronavirus spreading.
List of school closures due to coronavirus outbreak
Schools across the region are closing as coronavirus spreads.
Bergen County schools to close amid coronavirus crisis
Bergen County schools will close.
Ireland closing all schools amid coronavirus outbreak
Ireland is closing all schools, colleges, childcare facilities and cultural institutions until March 29.
Cuomo: SUNY, CUNY classes to move online on March 19
SUNY and CUNY will be moving classes online on March 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nassau schools prepare for distance learning
Under new state policy, any school where a student or faculty member tests positive for the virus must immediately close for 24 hours to allow for time to assess the situation and see if the closure should be extended.
Robot in classroom is changing way autism students learn, teachers say
At only two feet in stature, Milo the robot is making a huge difference in the lives of New Jersey students.
Columbia, NYU, Fordham, other campuses empty over COVID-19 concerns
Dozens of universities have canceled in-person classes and moved instruction online amid fears over the new coronavirus,
Long Island schools prepare for spread of coronavirus
Both the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents and the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association told FOX 5 NY they're in constant communication with relevant agencies and will continue to communicate with their communities.
Columbia, Hofstra cancel classes due to coronavirus concerns
Columbia University has canceled classes on Monday and Tuesday and will conduct classes remotely for the rest of the week after someone connected with the school was quarantined as a result of exposure to the coronavirus.
Alabama may end ban on yoga in schools, but kids wouldn't be able to say 'namaste'
Alabama might soon allow yoga in public schools, but a ban on the word "namaste" would stay in effect.
Cuomo declares State of Emergency as NY reaches 76 coronavirus cases
The number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York state is rising.
Coronavirus: 3 UCLA students under quarantine after testing for COVID-19
Three UCLA students that were being tested for coronavirus all tested negative for the disease, according to school officials.