School worker vaccination program gets underway in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s program to vaccinate teachers and other school workers, starting in the youngest grades, immunized more than 6,500 people in its first days, officials said Friday.
Pennsylvania’s program to vaccinate teachers and other school workers, starting in the youngest grades, immunized more than 6,500 people in its first days, officials said Friday.
Alabama House votes to end yoga ban in schools, but don’t say 'namaste'
Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches. The bill says the use of chanting, mantras and teaching the greeting "namaste" would be forbidden.
Yoga done in school would be limited to poses and stretches. The bill says the use of chanting, mantras and teaching the greeting "namaste" would be forbidden.
'Smooth start' returning to in-person learning for Philadelphia schools, Hite says
Overcoming a learning loss is how the School District of Philadelphia superintendent describes the time missed in the classrooms by students because of the pandemic. However, he also added it's been a smooth transition so far returning to in-person learning.
Overcoming a learning loss is how the School District of Philadelphia superintendent describes the time missed in the classrooms by students because of the pandemic. However, he also added it's been a smooth transition so far returning to in-person learning.
Delaware bill calls for mental health workers in elementary schools
A bill mandating that elementary schools in Delaware be staffed with counselors, social workers and psychologists is headed to the House floor for a vote.
A bill mandating that elementary schools in Delaware be staffed with counselors, social workers and psychologists is headed to the House floor for a vote.
Prayer service slated for 3 current, former students killed in Lehigh County
An eastern Pennsylvania university scheduled a prayer service for three current and former students killed when a vehicle left the road and slammed into a tree, killing three people and critically injured another student.
An eastern Pennsylvania university scheduled a prayer service for three current and former students killed when a vehicle left the road and slammed into a tree, killing three people and critically injured another student.
'The Phantom Tollbooth' author, Norton Juster, dies at 91
The celebrated children's author who fashioned a world of his own in the classic “The Phantom Tollbooth” and went on to write such favorites as “The Dot and the Line” and “Stark Naked,” has died at 91.
The celebrated children's author who fashioned a world of his own in the classic “The Phantom Tollbooth” and went on to write such favorites as “The Dot and the Line” and “Stark Naked,” has died at 91.
Philadelphia Pre-K to 2nd grade students resume hybrid learning at 53 schools Monday
A limited number of young Philadelphia students returned to classrooms at 53 of the city's public schools on Monday as they finally make the switch to hybrid learning.
A limited number of young Philadelphia students returned to classrooms at 53 of the city's public schools on Monday as they finally make the switch to hybrid learning.
School District of Philadelphia exploring plans for additional instruction options over summer
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite revealed Monday morning that the district exploring plans to expand instruction options into the summer with a fifth grading period for students who have "fallen the most."
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite revealed Monday morning that the district exploring plans to expand instruction options into the summer with a fifth grading period for students who have "fallen the most."
Camden City School District announces closure of 3 schools
Under financial pressure to consolidate its district, education officials in Camden announced on Friday that three schools will close at the end of the year and students will be funneled to four nearby buildings.
Under financial pressure to consolidate its district, education officials in Camden announced on Friday that three schools will close at the end of the year and students will be funneled to four nearby buildings.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Villanova University issues safety alert following multiple sex assault reports
Villanova University has issued a public safety alert after reports of sexual assaults on campus have occurred.
Villanova University has issued a public safety alert after reports of sexual assaults on campus have occurred.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
N.J. education to include diversity and inclusion as required curriculum
Hank Flynn has details regarding N.J.'s new law and gets reaction from voters
Hank Flynn has details regarding N.J.'s new law and gets reaction from voters
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.
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.