Baltimore-area student passed only 3 classes in 4 years, ranked near top half of class

A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.

Texas school under fire for 'chivalry' assignment, instructing girls to 'obey' male students

Shallowater High School in Lubbock, Texas, is catching heat for a "chivalry" assignment that instructed female members of a class to "obey any reasonable request of a male" for the entire day.

Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push

States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.

Teachers, child care workers nationwide can now sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.

Teachers to get 1-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Wolf says

Teachers and school staff in Pennsylvania will be the first to receive the newly approved Johnson and Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Wednesday. 

Philadelphia school teachers take time to prepare for return of students

In Philadelphia, some parents are getting ready to send their pre-K through second graders back to school on Monday. But, Wednesday belonged to the teachers and their moment to get a head start.

Philadelphia teachers excited for the return of their pre-K through second grade students
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Teachers returned to their classrooms at dozens of Philadelphia schools on Wednesday as they prepared for a limited number of young students to return for hybrid learning beginning on Monday.

N.J. Gov. Murphy signs bill requiring schools teach diversity, inclusion

Governor Phil Murphy, with the stroke of a pen, signs a bill into law requiring diversity and inclusion to be taught in New Jersey schools.

New Jersey schools must teach inclusion, diversity under new law

New Jersey school districts are now required to incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday. Instruction is to begin in the 2021-2022 school year.

1 student injured in Arkansas school shooting on 1st day back to in-person class

A student at a middle school in Arkansas was shot in an isolated incident involving one gunman, an official for the Watson Chapel School District confirmed on Monday.

Philadelphia Pre-K to 2nd grade students to return to hybrid learning in 53 schools Monday

A limited number of young Philadelphia students will return to in-person instruction at 53 School District of Philadelphia Schools beginning next Monday, city officials have announced.

Kelly's Classroom: Fox Chase Farms
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FOX 29's Bob Kelly heads to Jenkintown for a special Kelly's Classroom.

37,000 Chicago Public School students to return to classrooms on Monday

About 37,000 K-8 Chicago Public School students will return to classrooms on Monday for the first time in almost a year. Teachers will work with in-person and remote students simultaneously.

Chester Upland School District to reopen all schools on Tuesday

The Chester Upland School District will welcome more than 850 students back to class next week with a blended hybrid model that includes two days of in-person instruction and a mid-week virtual learning day. 

University of Delaware tightens restrictions after spike in cases

The University of Delaware is tightening its coronavirus restrictions and urging students to reduce time indoors with others amid an explosion of new coronavirus cases on campus over the last two days.