Increased testing, blend of learning styles highlight Temple's spring semester plans

Increased testing, blend of learning styles highlight Temple's spring semester plans

Temple University has announced some plans for the upcoming spring semester as they look safely bring students back to campus for a mix of in-person and virtual learning.

Temple University has announced some plans for the upcoming spring semester as they look safely bring students back to campus for a mix of in-person and virtual learning.

Kelly's Classroom: Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
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Kelly's Classroom: Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

Bob Kelly visits Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School in North Philadelphia to talk about their work program.

Bob Kelly visits Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School in North Philadelphia to talk about their work program.

Russell Wilson, Ciara fund charter school in Seattle area

Russell Wilson, Ciara fund charter school in Seattle area

Through their Why Not You Foundation, Russ and Ciara are contributing about $1.75 million to rebrand an existing charter program known as Cascade Midway Academy, just south of Seattle.

Through their Why Not You Foundation, Russ and Ciara are contributing about $1.75 million to rebrand an existing charter program known as Cascade Midway Academy, just south of Seattle.

'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home

'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home

In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."

In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."

Cherry Hill School District nurses make Hamilton parody to help students, parents

Cherry Hill School District nurses make Hamilton parody to help students, parents

Nurses with the Cherry Hill School District created a Hamilton-themed YouTube video meant to help parents and children understand the new process of visiting the nurse’s office.

Nurses with the Cherry Hill School District created a Hamilton-themed YouTube video meant to help parents and children understand the new process of visiting the nurse’s office.

St. Joseph’s Prep moves virtual for a week following positive COVID-19 tests

St. Joseph’s Prep moves virtual for a week following positive COVID-19 tests

The school did not announce how many students have been diagnosed with the virus, but said approximately 30 percent of the student and staff are quarantining.

The school did not announce how many students have been diagnosed with the virus, but said approximately 30 percent of the student and staff are quarantining.

Cherry Hill middle schooler speaks at hearing pushing to expand Black history curriculum

Cherry Hill middle schooler speaks at hearing pushing to expand Black history curriculum

At just 12 years old Ebele Azikiwe of Cherry Hill, New Jersey spoke before state legislators at an assembly education committee hearing. She is urging for Black history to be taught year-round and not just the month of February.

At just 12 years old Ebele Azikiwe of Cherry Hill, New Jersey spoke before state legislators at an assembly education committee hearing. She is urging for Black history to be taught year-round and not just the month of February.

Kelly's Classroom: Berlin Community School
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Kelly's Classroom: Berlin Community School

Bob joins a virtual classroom with some of the students of Berlin Community School.

Bob joins a virtual classroom with some of the students of Berlin Community School.

Mother files lawsuit after 7-year-old son with autism handcuffed for almost 40 minutes

Mother files lawsuit after 7-year-old son with autism handcuffed for almost 40 minutes

A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.

A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.