CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
NJ allows parents and guardians to attend high school, youth sporting events
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Friday signed an executive order that immediately allows a limited number of parents and guardians to attend high school and youth sporting events.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Friday signed an executive order that immediately allows a limited number of parents and guardians to attend high school and youth sporting events.
Educators urge Gov. Wolf to allow teachers to be vaccinated immediately
An unusual coalition of education groups — from superintendents and school boards to teachers unions — asked Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday to prioritize school staff for the COVID-19 vaccine, calling it an “absolutely essential” step toward reopening schools and keeping them open.
An unusual coalition of education groups — from superintendents and school boards to teachers unions — asked Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday to prioritize school staff for the COVID-19 vaccine, calling it an “absolutely essential” step toward reopening schools and keeping them open.
Efforts of Pleasantville football head coach pays off with signing day for 5 Greyhound football players
Five teens are headed to a college prep school to prepare for a four-year university after the six-month program if they choose.
Five teens are headed to a college prep school to prepare for a four-year university after the six-month program if they choose.
Philadelphia school officials give tour of building amid dispute over returning to classrooms
Teachers were to return to their buildings Monday to prepare their classrooms for the Feb. 22 start of classes for 9,000 students in pre-K through second grade. The teachers union, claiming safety concerns, told them to stay home. When the district threatened discipline, the mayor decided there would be none.
Teachers were to return to their buildings Monday to prepare their classrooms for the Feb. 22 start of classes for 9,000 students in pre-K through second grade. The teachers union, claiming safety concerns, told them to stay home. When the district threatened discipline, the mayor decided there would be none.
White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools delayed 2-hours Thursday
Archdiocese of Philadelphia elementary schools will operate on a two-hour delay Thursday, while high schools will be on a two-hour delay plan for virtual delivery of instruction due to the impending snow.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia elementary schools will operate on a two-hour delay Thursday, while high schools will be on a two-hour delay plan for virtual delivery of instruction due to the impending snow.
Chicago begins return to classrooms after bitter union fight
Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.
Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to help with COVID-19 school vaccination program
The vaccination effort, which is expected to begin by the end of February, will include teachers, staff, classroom aides and cafeteria workers.
The vaccination effort, which is expected to begin by the end of February, will include teachers, staff, classroom aides and cafeteria workers.
Protesting across Philly, teachers blast officials for lack of safe plans for school return
Teachers at schools across the city protested what schools had intended as a mandatory return for some instructors to prepare for a full return on the 22nd.
Teachers at schools across the city protested what schools had intended as a mandatory return for some instructors to prepare for a full return on the 22nd.
Philadelphia school teachers protest across the city over city’s return to in-person learning
Hank Flynn has the details regarding Philadelphia school teachers protesting across the city over plans to return them to, what they say, are unsafe conditions.
Hank Flynn has the details regarding Philadelphia school teachers protesting across the city over plans to return them to, what they say, are unsafe conditions.
Kenney says teachers are not required to return to schools during review of COVID-19 protocols
Philadelphia teachers are no longer required to return to school buildings on Monday as a third-party review of the district's COVID-19 safety protocols remains in mediation, Mayor Kenney decided late Sunday.
Philadelphia teachers are no longer required to return to school buildings on Monday as a third-party review of the district's COVID-19 safety protocols remains in mediation, Mayor Kenney decided late Sunday.
Carroll County substitute teacher arrested on more than a dozen counts of child molestation
A substitute teacher in Carroll County was arrested on multiple counts of child molestation on Friday after being notified by school officials.
A substitute teacher in Carroll County was arrested on multiple counts of child molestation on Friday after being notified by school officials.
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers tells members not to report to school buildings Monday
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has told their members not to report to school buildings on Monday due to COVID-19 related safety concerns, officials tell FOX 29.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has told their members not to report to school buildings on Monday due to COVID-19 related safety concerns, officials tell FOX 29.
Philadelphia teachers union calls for third-party decision on district's COVID-19 safety protocols
As the School District of Philadelphia prepares to welcome a limited number of students back inside classrooms later this month, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has called on a third party to review health and safety measures taken by the district.
As the School District of Philadelphia prepares to welcome a limited number of students back inside classrooms later this month, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has called on a third party to review health and safety measures taken by the district.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Kelly's Classroom: Holy Cross Regional Catholic School hosts soup and sock drive
Bob heads to Montgomery County where students at Holy Cross are participating in a soup and sock drive!
Bob heads to Montgomery County where students at Holy Cross are participating in a soup and sock drive!
City of San Francisco sues its own school district to force classrooms to open
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Dolly Parton says faith compelled her COVID-19 research donation, and she won't jump line to get vaccine
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.