Good morning, Morristown.

Teachers back traditional snow days as they let kids unplug outdoors and give educators a much-needed break, but many say remote instruction should only start after all allowed snow days are used - state law requires three emergency closures before switching to virtual.

Saint Elizabeth University announced it received a $2M gift to establish an endowed scholarship for excellence in early childhood education and psychology in Florham Park Borough.

The scholarship will help undergraduates with academic promise and financial need.

Stacey Dinburg, a local maternal health advocate and stillbirth survivor, urges NJ hospitals to adopt EPV scans to monitor placental health and teach parents fetal movement tracking today.

She warns that gaps in care have led to nearly 700 preventable stillbirths annually — a crisis affecting local families.

Animal experts advise pet owners in Morristown to limit dog outdoor exposure in cold weather (under 30 minutes) and use protective gear such as pet coats and paw wipes to prevent hypothermia and salt burns.

The guidelines stress keeping dogs indoors during severe weather to keep them safe.

USA TODAY’s guide outlines winter car emergency kit essentials like jump starters, thermal blankets + first-aid kits that drivers should keep in their vehicles to stay safe during cold weather.

Morristown drivers may use these tips to be prepared for unexpected winter hazards.