COVID-19 cases higher in schools without mask policies, CDC studies show
The studies found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.
The studies found that school districts without a universal masking policy in place were more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks.
School District of Philadelphia adds 6 half days to calendar for teacher professional development
The School District of Philadelphia is adding six half days for teacher professional development to the calendar, leading to frustration and confusion among parents.
The School District of Philadelphia is adding six half days for teacher professional development to the calendar, leading to frustration and confusion among parents.
COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Lawsuits against Ohio State over sex abuse by team doctor dismissed
Several lawsuits filed against Ohio State University over alleged sexual abuse claims by now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss have been dismissed.
Several lawsuits filed against Ohio State University over alleged sexual abuse claims by now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss have been dismissed.
Health department urges School District of Philadelphia to ramp up testing
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is urging the School District of Philadelphia to drastically ramp up covid testing of unvaccinated students.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is urging the School District of Philadelphia to drastically ramp up covid testing of unvaccinated students.
Health department urges School District of Philadelphia to ramp up testing
The health department is taking new action on testing for COVID in schools as well as announcing new guidelines for when a school needs to close
The health department is taking new action on testing for COVID in schools as well as announcing new guidelines for when a school needs to close
Philadelphia School Board to vote on plan to dismiss students early every other Friday
Some Philly parents were left blindsided over a proposed plan that could let their kids out of school early every other Friday for the rest of the year.
Some Philly parents were left blindsided over a proposed plan that could let their kids out of school early every other Friday for the rest of the year.
Philadelphia School Board to vote on plan to dismiss students early every other Friday
Some Philly parents were left blindsided over a proposed plan that could let their kids out of school early every other Friday for the rest of the year.
Some Philly parents were left blindsided over a proposed plan that could let their kids out of school early every other Friday for the rest of the year.
Overflowing trash, sidewalk sewage an issue at Philadelphia school
Raw sewage at one Philadelphia school and overflowing trash dumpsters at several schools is a health issue for students as well as the neighborhoods.
Raw sewage at one Philadelphia school and overflowing trash dumpsters at several schools is a health issue for students as well as the neighborhoods.
Trash overflowing and sewage seeping on the sidewalk at several Philly schools
Trash overflowing and sewage seeping on the sidewalk at several Philly schools
Trash overflowing and sewage seeping on the sidewalk at several Philly schools
Interboro School district to take additional safety precautions after threats made
After receiving alleged threats to Interboro High School and Norwood, officials in the school district say they are exercising more safety precautions Monday.
After receiving alleged threats to Interboro High School and Norwood, officials in the school district say they are exercising more safety precautions Monday.
Dr. Ala Stanford pushes to get School District of Philadelphia workers vaccinated against COVID-19
A high-profile doctor who founded a health group that has vaccinated widely in Philadelphia is working with city schools to ease vaccine hesitancy.
A high-profile doctor who founded a health group that has vaccinated widely in Philadelphia is working with city schools to ease vaccine hesitancy.
TikTok challenge causes damage to Boyertown schools as officials seek possible criminal charges
Boyertown TikTok challenge sees students destroying school bathrooms and school officials are looking into possible criminal charges for those who are caught.
Boyertown TikTok challenge sees students destroying school bathrooms and school officials are looking into possible criminal charges for those who are caught.
Philly school district doubles monetary incentive for families to drive students to school
City schools, like others across the region, are facing a severe shortage of drivers. Philadelphia schools are bumping up the monthly fee it?ll pay parents to transport their kids to $300.
City schools, like others across the region, are facing a severe shortage of drivers. Philadelphia schools are bumping up the monthly fee it?ll pay parents to transport their kids to $300.
Philly school district doubles monetary incentive for families to drive students to school
The School District of Philadelphia is increasing its monetary incentive for families to drive their children to and from school in an effort to ease the blow of a district-wide bus driver shortage.
The School District of Philadelphia is increasing its monetary incentive for families to drive their children to and from school in an effort to ease the blow of a district-wide bus driver shortage.
Emlen Elementary School in East Mount Airy closes temporarily due to multiple COVID cases
The entire school will be deep cleaned and disinfected before it is reopened for students and staff on Friday, 9/24.
The entire school will be deep cleaned and disinfected before it is reopened for students and staff on Friday, 9/24.
Emlen Elementary School in East Mount Airy closes temporarily due to multiple COVID cases
The entire school will be deep cleaned and disinfected before it is reopened for students and staff on Friday, 9/24.
The entire school will be deep cleaned and disinfected before it is reopened for students and staff on Friday, 9/24.
COVID outbreak forces Bethlehem elementary school to temporarily return to virtual learning
Parents of the students at Miller Heights Elementary in Bethlehem got a letter late Friday afternoon telling them their school will be shut down and students will go back to virtual learning for the rest of the week.
Parents of the students at Miller Heights Elementary in Bethlehem got a letter late Friday afternoon telling them their school will be shut down and students will go back to virtual learning for the rest of the week.
Bethlehem elementary school goes temporarily virtual due to spike in COVID cases
Parents of the students at Miller Heights Elementary in Bethlehem got a letter late Friday afternoon telling them their school will be shut down and students will go back to virtual learning for rest of the week.
Parents of the students at Miller Heights Elementary in Bethlehem got a letter late Friday afternoon telling them their school will be shut down and students will go back to virtual learning for rest of the week.
New York City public schools reopen for in-person instruction
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.