New Jersey schools close Nov. 5 for NJEA teachers convention
The gist
Most New Jersey public schools are closed Thursday, Nov. 5, as the NJEA Convention begins in Atlantic City.
Hundreds of districts are off, while Florida flood closures keep some schools shut.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2026Most New Jersey public schools are closed as the NJEA Convention 2026 begins its two-day run; 518 of 519 reviewed districts are closed Nov. 5 and 6.
- Nov 5, 2026Perth Amboy Public Schools lists Nov. 5-6 as part of a conditional autumn recess that can be reclaimed if emergency weather days are needed.
- Nov 5, 2026Schools remain closed in Indian River and St. Lucie counties, Florida, after catastrophic flooding; Indian River State College campuses stay closed through Nov. 5.
Key terms
- state of emergency
- A situation in which a government gains special powers to act for public safety, often declared during disasters or crises.
- ISD
- A US school district for primary and secondary education that is independent of any municipality or county.
Source: Wikipedia