California school in violation of health order ordered to close

News reports showed students gathered in groups at the school for the first day of the new school year without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.

Villanova warns students after video shows large gathering on campus

Villanova University is reminding its students to obey the school's coronavirus mitigation protocols after a video circulated on social media showing a large gathering on campus just days after the school welcomed students back.

Delaware County parents rally for in-person learning for upcoming school year

A group of parents and students from several Delaware County school districts rallied in the rain Thursday to help convince their local officials to open school doors this fall.

Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants

A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.

CDC study claims Black and Hispanic children at greater risk of COVID-19

Are Black and Hispanic children more severely impacted by coronavirus than white children? A new study from the CDC says yes, from hospitalizations, to virus-related complications, there are disparities.

NJ schools will begin year remotely if health standards cannot be met, Murphy says

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that public schools that cannot meet coronavirus health and safety standards will begin the academic year remotely.

Camp Kelly: Variety Club Summer Camp
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Bob Kelly is visiting the Variety Club Summer Camp in Montgomery County as they celebrate their birthday

Parents feeling anxious about working and having kids learning from home
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Dr. Thea Gallagher joined Good Day Philadelphia to talk about how parents are feeling with work expectations and trying to teach their children.

Area school districts announce plans for fall classes

Across Pennsylvania, parents may be scrambling to adjust to new plans once again, as some districts are adjusting their reopening plans after Governor Tom Wolf’s administration finally announced recommendations Monday.

Penn not offering most undergraduate housing for fall with majority of courses online

The University of Pennsylvania announced on Tuesday they will not be able to accommodate undergraduate students in university housing, with limited exceptions for international students and those students dealing with significant housing or personal hardships.

Philadelphia Public League suspends athletics until 2021, impacting thousands of athletes

The Philadelphia Public League is suspending all fall sports until January 2021. The news comes less than a week after Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf revealed the state's recommendation that sports not resume until Jan.1, 2021.

Central Bucks School District cites inadequate staff in decision to start school year online

Central Bucks, one of the state's largest districts, will start their school year online on September 8, and remain online until at least the end of the first marking period in November.