Lower Merion School District shifts to remote learning Tuesday
The district says the Montogomery County Health Department can't keep up with contact tracing with the ongoing coronavirus surge. Officials recommended that schools close.
The district says the Montogomery County Health Department can't keep up with contact tracing with the ongoing coronavirus surge. Officials recommended that schools close.
Montgomery County official defends two-week virtual school order
Following a unanimous vote by the Montgomery County Board of Health to close all schools for two weeks starting Nov. 23, some parents held a protest citing concern for their children's education.
Following a unanimous vote by the Montgomery County Board of Health to close all schools for two weeks starting Nov. 23, some parents held a protest citing concern for their children's education.
Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments
Bob Kelly checks out the coronavirus procedures for the children at Saint Lucy Day School.
Bob Kelly checks out the coronavirus procedures for the children at Saint Lucy Day School.
Montgomery County will shift to all-virtual learning for 2 weeks surrounding Thanksgiving
Montgomery County health officials have voted to shift all schools to virtual learning for the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving in an effort to prevent potential holiday transmissions.
Montgomery County health officials have voted to shift all schools to virtual learning for the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving in an effort to prevent potential holiday transmissions.
Schools across U.S. abandon classes as virus surges
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
CHOP researchers recommend area students learn virtually through the holidays
Researchers at CHOP recommended Wednesday that schools in the Philadelphia area — and in other regions where the virus is spiking — revert to online learning through the holidays.
Researchers at CHOP recommended Wednesday that schools in the Philadelphia area — and in other regions where the virus is spiking — revert to online learning through the holidays.
Cherry Hill Public Schools to begin hybrid learning Nov. 17
Cherry Hill Public Schools will begin a hybrid learning model beginning Nov. 17.
Cherry Hill Public Schools will begin a hybrid learning model beginning Nov. 17.
Teachers union: More Pennsylvania schools should go virtual
With coronavirus running rampant, the state’s largest teachers union demanded that school districts in nearly two dozen counties with the worst outbreaks tell students to temporarily learn from home.
With coronavirus running rampant, the state’s largest teachers union demanded that school districts in nearly two dozen counties with the worst outbreaks tell students to temporarily learn from home.
School District of Philadelphia puts hybrid learning plans on pause, will remain virtual
The School District of Philadelphia's plans to shift to hybrid learning beginning at the end of the month have been delayed until further notice, officials say.
The School District of Philadelphia's plans to shift to hybrid learning beginning at the end of the month have been delayed until further notice, officials say.
Lehigh Valley schools closing ahead of holidays based on coronavirus spike
Some Lehigh Valley high schools have announced they will close due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Some Lehigh Valley high schools have announced they will close due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Lehigh Valley schools closing ahead of holidays based on coronavirus spike
Jeff Cole has details
Jeff Cole has details
School District of Philadelphia puts hybrid learning plans on hold, will remain virtual
Superintendent Dr. William Hite talks about the decision for Philadelphia schools to remain virtual
Superintendent Dr. William Hite talks about the decision for Philadelphia schools to remain virtual
Cherry Hill School District delays hybrid learning due to COVID-19 cases reported among students
Students in the Cherry Hill Public School District will not go back to classrooms Tuesday for hybrid learning.
Students in the Cherry Hill Public School District will not go back to classrooms Tuesday for hybrid learning.
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.
Upper Darby School District remains virtual due to staffing issues
Upper Darby School District will remain virtual for the time being due to staffing issues.
Upper Darby School District will remain virtual for the time being due to staffing issues.
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.
Five staff members at a Cherry Hill elementary school test positive for COVID-19
Five staff members at a Cherry Hill elementary school have tested positive for COVID-19.
Five staff members at a Cherry Hill elementary school have tested positive for COVID-19.
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
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
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.