CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules

U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.

‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House

Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.

California high school program aims to help nation's growing truck driver shortage

A high school in California is introducing students to the possibility of a career in truck driving, an industry facing worker shortages impacting the nation's supply chain.

Nursing school applications rise amid COVID-19 burnout among staff

Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.

Official speaks out as area schools feel brunt of gun violence impacting youth

Principal Le'yondo Dunn of the Simon Gratz Mastery Charter High School joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the impacts of gun violence on the youth and the community.

Controversial book pulled from school library

Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.

Officials issue warnings as dangerous social media challenges emerge in schools

Students all over the nation have been participating in challenges such as the devious licks challenge or the bathroom challenge. It includes everything from filling soap dispensers with urine to vandalizing school property. Now educators are beginning to issues warnings about these challenges.

Officials: Fight between parents prompts shelter in place at Drexel Hill Middle School

A fight between parents outside of Drexel Hill Middle School on Friday prompted students and staff to shelter in place inside the school for a brief period of time, district officials say.

Coatesville Area School District sends students home after receiving threat

The Coatesville Area School District sent students home early on Thursday as local law enforcement investigated the threat of a school shooting, officials said. 

Student loan forgiveness: 550K borrowers to benefit from program overhaul

A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.

Parkway Northwest High School to close for 10 days amid COVID-19 spike

Students at Parkway Northwest High School will learn remotely for a week after multiple COVID-19 cases forced the school to closes its building on Friday. 

School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies

The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.