How to help students when remote learning often has an expensive price tag
Students need internet access to attend school virtually this fall, but not all of them have it. During the pandemic, remote learning is the safest option, but it can also be a costly one. How can parents and school districts set children up for success, when even basic remote learning is not always an affordable option.
Students need internet access to attend school virtually this fall, but not all of them have it. During the pandemic, remote learning is the safest option, but it can also be a costly one. How can parents and school districts set children up for success, when even basic remote learning is not always an affordable option.
How to help students when remote learning often has an expensive price tag
Jennifer Joyce reports from Cherry Hill
Jennifer Joyce reports from Cherry Hill
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
As Trump insists schools reopen, son's school remains closed
President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen so students can go back to their classrooms, but the Maryland private school where his son Barron is enrolled is among those under county orders to stay closed.
President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen so students can go back to their classrooms, but the Maryland private school where his son Barron is enrolled is among those under county orders to stay closed.
‘This just makes me really sad’: Colorado teacher shares doubts on returning to school amid pandemic
A Colorado elementary school teacher gave a tour of her classroom while expressing her doubts over schools reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A Colorado elementary school teacher gave a tour of her classroom while expressing her doubts over schools reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
PIAA confident high school sports can return safely in the fall
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association announced health and safety guidelines for student-athletes to participate in fall sports, but at least one school has already opted to forgo the 2020-2021 athletic year.
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association announced health and safety guidelines for student-athletes to participate in fall sports, but at least one school has already opted to forgo the 2020-2021 athletic year.
PIAA approves set of return to competition guidelines
PIAA Associate Executive Director Melissa Mertz lays out some of the new guidelines.
PIAA Associate Executive Director Melissa Mertz lays out some of the new guidelines.
Philadelphia school board approves virtual learning plan until mid-November
Superintendent Dr. William Hite has spent the last week redesigning a plan for the fall after receiving backlash during an hours-long meeting proposing a hybrid plan.
Superintendent Dr. William Hite has spent the last week redesigning a plan for the fall after receiving backlash during an hours-long meeting proposing a hybrid plan.
Lower Merion parents concerned over quality of children's education for fall
A group of Lower Merion School District parents is deeply concerned about the quality of their children's education come fall, especially if the majority of it is online.
A group of Lower Merion School District parents is deeply concerned about the quality of their children's education come fall, especially if the majority of it is online.
School District of Philadelphia proposes revised remote learning plan for fall
The School District of Philadelphia is proposing a new plan where all students will learn remotely for the first marking period.
The School District of Philadelphia is proposing a new plan where all students will learn remotely for the first marking period.
Cherry Hill School District considering an African American history class as required curriculum
Stopping prejudice before it has a chance to take hold in young minds is what Cherry Hill Public Schools is trying to do. They are proposing making the study of African American history a required course.
Stopping prejudice before it has a chance to take hold in young minds is what Cherry Hill Public Schools is trying to do. They are proposing making the study of African American history a required course.
Cherry Hill School District considering an African American history class as required curriculum
Kelly Rule reports from Cherry Hill
Kelly Rule reports from Cherry Hill
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
Pennsylvania school leaders call on state for more help with safe reopenings
The superintendents asked for more concrete recommendations from the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf as they make decisions on how, and whether, to welcome students back to the classroom this fall.
The superintendents asked for more concrete recommendations from the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf as they make decisions on how, and whether, to welcome students back to the classroom this fall.
Philadelphia mom starts business offering pod learning
A Philadelphia mom's pod learning business is all the buzz with parents.
A Philadelphia mom's pod learning business is all the buzz with parents.
William Penn High School to start school year with remote learning only
Delaware's largest high school is starting the next school year with remote learning only, with district leaders deciding before Gov. John Carney announces next month whether schools can start the year in person.
Delaware's largest high school is starting the next school year with remote learning only, with district leaders deciding before Gov. John Carney announces next month whether schools can start the year in person.
'Clear as mud' housing refund plans irk college students
More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.
More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.
School board vote on Philadelphia's school reopening plan delayed after 8 hour meeting
The Philadelphia School Board heard from more than 100 people regarding concerns with the district's plans to reopen in the coming weeks.
The Philadelphia School Board heard from more than 100 people regarding concerns with the district's plans to reopen in the coming weeks.
Murphy says schools should offer all-remote option, N.J. won't mandate one plan
Gov. Phil Murphy says new guidance has been released by the state's Department of Education, and the state will not be mandating just one way forward for reopening schools this Fall.
Gov. Phil Murphy says new guidance has been released by the state's Department of Education, and the state will not be mandating just one way forward for reopening schools this Fall.
Stockton eyes 400 rooms in Atlantic City hotel for students
Stockton University is renting 400 hotel rooms in a former Atlantic City casino to help spread out students this fall amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Stockton University is renting 400 hotel rooms in a former Atlantic City casino to help spread out students this fall amid the coronavirus outbreak.