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

Central Bucks elementary school sees sudden spike in COVID cases

A Central Bucks elementary school is now dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak and parents want to know what is going on. More than two dozen students at Gayman Elementary School recently tested positive for COVID.

White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools

The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.

Vaccine required for School District of Philadelphia students participating in interscholastic sports

The School District of Philadelphia announced Friday that students participating in interscholastic sports for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Philadelphia public schools to remain open if SEPTA workers strike

The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said all schools will remain open for in-person learning if transit workers do not reach a new contract with SEPTA and go on strike. 

Photos appear to show lap-dancing, paddling at Kentucky school homecoming event

A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.

Shining a light on kids safety, Philadelphia promotes Lights on Afterschool

Lights on Afterschool, an alliance designed to shine a spotlight on all rec centers serving as a vital youth lifeline, is Thursday. Winchester Rec Center celebrated Wednesday.