Massive teacher call-out at Truman High School not thought to be COVID-related, officials say

Classes were canceled at Truman High School in Bristol Township on Friday after more than 30 faculty members called out of work, but officials do not believe the absences are due to a COVID-19 outbreak. 

Philly Charter School competing to be best mock trial team in the world

Students at the Mathematics Civics and Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia make up one of the best mock trial teams, not just in the country, but the entire world.

Pennsylvania mask mandate: Gov. Wolf to let schools set mask rules in January

Pennsylvania school districts will be allowed to modify or end the mask mandate for K-12 students in January, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday.

COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign

The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.

Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort

Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.

What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic

Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.

Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students

Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.

Local school board races heat up ahead of Election Day

There’s a lot of interest this year in school board races, as meetings have grown contentious. The normally small races have a lot of people talking and bringing about a shift in voting trends.

Local school board races heat up ahead of Election Day
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School board races are garnering greater attention in this election cycle, marking a shift in voter trends