NYC, other cities take unplanned plunge into online learning

The New York City school system, the nation's largest with 1.1 million students, took the plunge into online education on Monday, joining districts around the U.S. in an unplanned, unprecedented test of virtual teaching during the coronavirus shutdowns.

Loss of taste, smell could be telltale sign of coronavirus

The loss of the ability to smell or taste could be a sign that an individual has coronavirus, according to a recent report.

Trump allows states to cancel school testing amid pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that states can cancel school testing that was previously required by the federal government.

Teachers dance, struggle with assignments and tech during quarantine

At Parkmead Elementary School in Walnut Creek, Calif., some educators are hosting dance parties online. Other students don't have access to tech at all.

NJ enters 1st day of statewide school closures

Students across New Jersey are staying home Wednesday as statewide school closures go into effect.

Free arts, zoos, museum offerings for your learn-from-home time off

We are on day three for some families whose kitchen tables are now home-school work stations. Boy, teachers make it look easy don’t they? Well, here are ideas for filling out the day that includes museum and zoo tours and much more.

All schools and colleges ordered closed in New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced the closure of all schools and colleges starting Wednesday in response to the growing coronavirus outbreak.

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.

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.

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.