CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
Parents weigh options for upcoming school year
As schools begin to rollout their plans for the fall, parents are left wondering what the year will look like.
As schools begin to rollout their plans for the fall, parents are left wondering what the year will look like.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia high schools adopt hybrid learning system for fall
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Thursday it plans on adopting a hybrid learning system, which combines in-person and online instruction as high schools reopen in the fall.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Thursday it plans on adopting a hybrid learning system, which combines in-person and online instruction as high schools reopen in the fall.
School openings hinge on Pennsylvania's case counts, Dr. Levine warns
Every region of Pennsylvania has seen an increase in the rate of positive cases, the state’s top health official says.
Every region of Pennsylvania has seen an increase in the rate of positive cases, the state’s top health official says.
Camp Kelly: Marlton Baseball Camp
Bob Kelly goes to baseball camp in Marlton, New Jersey
Bob Kelly goes to baseball camp in Marlton, New Jersey
University of Delaware announces fall 2020 classes to take place online
Students at the University of Delaware will be taking their courses online for the fall 2020 semester, niversity officials announced Wednesday.
Students at the University of Delaware will be taking their courses online for the fall 2020 semester, niversity officials announced Wednesday.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
California State University trustees to vote on ethnic studies graduation requirement
Trustees of California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, are expected to vote Wednesday on making ethnic studies a graduation requirement.
Trustees of California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, are expected to vote Wednesday on making ethnic studies a graduation requirement.
Camp Kelly: Wayne Early Learning Center
Bob Kelly visits Wayne Early Learning Center in Chester County
Bob Kelly visits Wayne Early Learning Center in Chester County
Best friends given 2% survival rate at birth beat the odds and walked the graduation stage together
Two best pals given a 2% chance of survival at birth defied the odds and graduated from high school together.
Two best pals given a 2% chance of survival at birth defied the odds and graduated from high school together.
NJ to give option for all-remote learning, local families wrestle with decision to keep kids home
Parents in New Jersey will soon have the option to opt for all-remote learning for their children for the upcoming school year, Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday
Parents in New Jersey will soon have the option to opt for all-remote learning for their children for the upcoming school year, Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday
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Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
‘Be the change’: 4 high school students create a coloring book to teach kids about COVID-19
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
Four high schoolers decided that they could make a more entertaining and hands-on way to help kids understand a disease that confuses even adults — with a coloring book.
Central Bucks School District will offer hybrid or online options for fall
The Central Bucks School District will offer both hybrid and online options as schools plan for the fall, Superintendent of Schools Dr. John J. Kopicki announced Friday night.
The Central Bucks School District will offer both hybrid and online options as schools plan for the fall, Superintendent of Schools Dr. John J. Kopicki announced Friday night.
‘The science should not stand in the way’: McEnany says science is on side of reopening schools
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
Philadelphia schools: Most kids in class 2 days per week in the fall
The Philadelphia School District announced Wednesday that it plans to resume limited in-person instruction in the fall, with most students in class just two days per week and learning remotely the other three.
The Philadelphia School District announced Wednesday that it plans to resume limited in-person instruction in the fall, with most students in class just two days per week and learning remotely the other three.
Philadelphia schools: Most kids in class 2 days per week
The Philadelphia School District announced Wednesday that it plans to resume limited in-person instruction in the fall, with most students in class just two days per week and learning remotely the other three.
The Philadelphia School District announced Wednesday that it plans to resume limited in-person instruction in the fall, with most students in class just two days per week and learning remotely the other three.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.