Philadelphia school district, teachers union working together to ensure safe reopening
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Jerry Jordan joined Good Day on Thursday.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Jerry Jordan joined Good Day on Thursday.
Chester County parents, day care center in dispute over COVID concerns and lack of communication
Some parents in Chester County are fired up after, they say, a worker at their day care center traveled to a state on Pennsylvania’s quarantine travel list and didn’t self-isolate upon returning home.
Some parents in Chester County are fired up after, they say, a worker at their day care center traveled to a state on Pennsylvania’s quarantine travel list and didn’t self-isolate upon returning home.
School District of Philadelphia announces plan for fall academic year
The Philadelphia School District on Wednesday announced its plan to reopen schools in the fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Philadelphia School District on Wednesday announced its plan to reopen schools in the fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cherry Hill Superintendent announces tentative plan for the fall
Cherry Hill School Superintendent Dr. Joseph Meloche announced a tentative plan Tuesday for the fall, which includes a ‘staggered hybrid schedule’ to limit class sizes.
Cherry Hill School Superintendent Dr. Joseph Meloche announced a tentative plan Tuesday for the fall, which includes a ‘staggered hybrid schedule’ to limit class sizes.
Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
Google to offer career certificates it says are equivalent to a 4-year college degree
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
Protesters gather to denounce alleged racism at Masterman School
A large group of protesters comprised of educators, teachers and alumni of J.R. Masterman converged in Center City on Sunday to call for administrative change following allegations of racism at the school.
A large group of protesters comprised of educators, teachers and alumni of J.R. Masterman converged in Center City on Sunday to call for administrative change following allegations of racism at the school.
Buses pose particular challenge for schools’ coronavirus pandemic plans
“Our concern is we’re not aware of any study that has said this is a safe option,” Myers said. “We’re not saying it couldn’t be safe. We’re just simply saying we’re not aware of something where somebody has looked at this.”
“Our concern is we’re not aware of any study that has said this is a safe option,” Myers said. “We’re not saying it couldn’t be safe. We’re just simply saying we’re not aware of something where somebody has looked at this.”
Trump asks Treasury to review colleges' tax-exempt statuses, threatens to revoke funding
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Foreign students weigh studying in person vs. losing visas
International students worried about a new immigration policy that could potentially cost them their visas say they feel stuck between being unnecessarily exposed during the coronavirus pandemic and being able to finish their studies in America.
International students worried about a new immigration policy that could potentially cost them their visas say they feel stuck between being unnecessarily exposed during the coronavirus pandemic and being able to finish their studies in America.
Philadelphia School Superintendent hints at in-person, online classes for fall
Philadelphia's Superintendent of Schools hinted at a back-to-school plan that includes both classroom and work-at-home instruction.
Philadelphia's Superintendent of Schools hinted at a back-to-school plan that includes both classroom and work-at-home instruction.
CDC: No rewriting of guidelines for reopening schools
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
Harvard, MIT sue US government over new ICE rule for international students
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Students in Philadelphia public schools still waiting to hear if they're going back in Sept.
Philadelphia schools haven’t seen students for months, but will they welcome them back in the fall?
Philadelphia schools haven’t seen students for months, but will they welcome them back in the fall?
Will Philadelphia public school students go back to school in Sept.?
Jeff Cole reports
Jeff Cole reports
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Rutgers University to conduct fall semester with mostly remote courses
The university says there will be a limited number of in-person classes including courses that involve laboratory work, field work, or clinical instruction.
The university says there will be a limited number of in-person classes including courses that involve laboratory work, field work, or clinical instruction.