Chicago Public Schools cancels Wednesday classes after teachers union votes to switch to remote learning
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
'Simply obscene': Philadelphia teachers union rebukes district as more schools move remote
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on Tuesday rebuked the School District of Philadelphia's "outrageous eleventh-hour plan" to move over 80 schools to remote learning for the first week of 2022 amid staffing shortages worsened by the omicron surge.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on Tuesday rebuked the School District of Philadelphia's "outrageous eleventh-hour plan" to move over 80 schools to remote learning for the first week of 2022 amid staffing shortages worsened by the omicron surge.
New Philadelphia schools added to remote-only status for first week of January 2022
The School District of Philadelphia have switched 92 schools to virtual learning for the remainder of the first week of January 2022, district officials announced.
The School District of Philadelphia have switched 92 schools to virtual learning for the remainder of the first week of January 2022, district officials announced.
Rutgers University to require COVID-19 booster shot for students
Rutgers University will begin requiring booster shots for all students for the spring semester.
Rutgers University will begin requiring booster shots for all students for the spring semester.
School District of Philadelphia move 81 schools to remote learning through end of the week
Due to staffing issues, the School District of Philadelphia is returning 81 schools to remote learning through the end of the week, and possibly longer.
Due to staffing issues, the School District of Philadelphia is returning 81 schools to remote learning through the end of the week, and possibly longer.
Local school districts use snow day to choose either remote or in-person learning
Many area school districts canceled school Monday for winter weather, but some used the time to determine whether to move forward with in-person or remote learning.
Many area school districts canceled school Monday for winter weather, but some used the time to determine whether to move forward with in-person or remote learning.
Delaware Valley school districts struggle with in-person versus remote learning post-holiday break
As the omicron variant drives COVID cases up, Delaware Valley school leaders choose between in-person or remote learning for students.
As the omicron variant drives COVID cases up, Delaware Valley school leaders choose between in-person or remote learning for students.
School closures reported as winter storm impacts Delaware Valley
Several local school districts have reported closures as a winter storm arrives that could dump half a foot of snow in parts of the region.
Several local school districts have reported closures as a winter storm arrives that could dump half a foot of snow in parts of the region.
Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff. And a small number of school systems are switching to remote learning — for just a short while, educators hope.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Area schools opting for in-person or virtual learning amid COVID-19 surge
A number of school districts in our area are deciding whether to return in-person or to start the New Year virtually.
A number of school districts in our area are deciding whether to return in-person or to start the New Year virtually.
Local school districts weigh whether to return to in-person learning after the holidays
While we may be pushing Monday out of our minds until after New Year's Day, as COVID-19 cases surge, it's top of mind for school districts across our area.
While we may be pushing Monday out of our minds until after New Year's Day, as COVID-19 cases surge, it's top of mind for school districts across our area.
San Antonio grandfather graduates college alongside granddaughter
88-year-old Rene Neira graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with his granddaughter 23-year-old Melanie Salazar on December 11.
88-year-old Rene Neira graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with his granddaughter 23-year-old Melanie Salazar on December 11.
Princeton delays campus return; requires boosters for undergrads
Princeton University is delaying undergraduate students' return to campus by at least one week and is bringing them back on a staggered schedule.
Princeton University is delaying undergraduate students' return to campus by at least one week and is bringing them back on a staggered schedule.
15-year-old graduates from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as one of the youngest
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Delaware State delays campus return as coronavirus surges
Delaware State University will delay the return of students to campus by two weeks because of the surge in coronavirus cases that's being driven by the omicron variant.
Delaware State University will delay the return of students to campus by two weeks because of the surge in coronavirus cases that's being driven by the omicron variant.
Temple University moves to virtual classes to start spring semester
Temple University announced Wednesday that classes will be conducted virtually through Jan. 21 due to a surge in COVID cases around the country and the contagiousness of the omicron variant.
Temple University announced Wednesday that classes will be conducted virtually through Jan. 21 due to a surge in COVID cases around the country and the contagiousness of the omicron variant.
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
How a 'gifted' 11-year-old got accepted to Arizona State University
11-year-old Jimi "Monty" Hernandez was accepted into Arizona State University with plans to become a pediatric neurologist. He will be studying biochemistry, then head to medical school after graduating from ASU.
11-year-old Jimi "Monty" Hernandez was accepted into Arizona State University with plans to become a pediatric neurologist. He will be studying biochemistry, then head to medical school after graduating from ASU.
Olney Charter High School shifts to remote learning amid faculty call out
A Philadelphia high school will move students to remote learning on Monday as teachers staged a massive ‘call out’ to demand better health protocols one week after a student died of COVID-19.
A Philadelphia high school will move students to remote learning on Monday as teachers staged a massive ‘call out’ to demand better health protocols one week after a student died of COVID-19.