New Jersey governor announces mask mandate for K-12 students, school staff
Staff members and students from kindergarten to 12th grade will be required to wear masks in New Jersey schools, regadless of their vaccination status, when the new year begins in a few weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday as COVID-19 cases rise in the state.
Staff members and students from kindergarten to 12th grade will be required to wear masks in New Jersey schools, regadless of their vaccination status, when the new year begins in a few weeks, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday as COVID-19 cases rise in the state.
Tennessee State University to pay off balances of returning students
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
Tennessee State University, a public historically Black university in Nashville, is paying off the account balances of returning students.
School District of Philadelphia leaders discuss mental health support for students
Students in Philadelphia are not only dealing with the trauma of the pandemic but also the ongoing gun violence in the city. This fall the School District of Philadelphia will be offering mental health support.
Students in Philadelphia are not only dealing with the trauma of the pandemic but also the ongoing gun violence in the city. This fall the School District of Philadelphia will be offering mental health support.
Arkansas governor says he regrets signing mask ban amid COVID-19 surge
Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.
Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.
Pennsylvania state universities unable to mandate vaccines are left with decisions on masks
Universities are planning to fully reopen in the fall and there’s a mix on how to handle vaccines. Some are making it mandatory for students and staff, while others are not.
Universities are planning to fully reopen in the fall and there’s a mix on how to handle vaccines. Some are making it mandatory for students and staff, while others are not.
Pennsylvania state universities unable to mandate vaccines are left with decisions on masks
Kelly Rule reports on West Chester University and other local colleges and universities on their plans regarding masks and vaccines for students and staff.
Kelly Rule reports on West Chester University and other local colleges and universities on their plans regarding masks and vaccines for students and staff.
Target offering debt-free education program for employees
Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program for more than 340,000 frontline workers, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.
Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program for more than 340,000 frontline workers, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.
Your Classroom Comeback: Transitioning Back to the Classroom
FOX 29's Alex Holley, Mike Jerrick and Richard Curtis help give tips for getting students ready to return to the classroom this upcoming school year.
FOX 29's Alex Holley, Mike Jerrick and Richard Curtis help give tips for getting students ready to return to the classroom this upcoming school year.
Upper Merion School District requires proof of vaccination during 2021-22 school year
The superintendent for the Upper Merion School District joined FOX 29's Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick to discuss their plan to require teachers and staff to show proof of vaccination or be tested twice a week and wear masks during the school day.
The superintendent for the Upper Merion School District joined FOX 29's Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick to discuss their plan to require teachers and staff to show proof of vaccination or be tested twice a week and wear masks during the school day.
Upper Merion School District requiring teachers, staff get COVID vaccine or get tested twice a week
The Upper Merion School District is requiring all teachers and staff to be vaccinated. If you're not vaccinated you must wear a mask and be tested twice a week for COVID.
The Upper Merion School District is requiring all teachers and staff to be vaccinated. If you're not vaccinated you must wear a mask and be tested twice a week for COVID.
Cherry Hill School District mulls mandatory mask requirements for students
Kelly Rule reports on the Cherry Hill School District's plans for masks and students
Kelly Rule reports on the Cherry Hill School District's plans for masks and students
Your Classroom Comeback: Spring-Ford Area School District prepares for students to return
FOX 29's Alex Holley talks to the superintendent for the Spring-Ford Area School District in Montgomery County about their plan for students to return to school this fall.
FOX 29's Alex Holley talks to the superintendent for the Spring-Ford Area School District in Montgomery County about their plan for students to return to school this fall.
Cheyney to use stimulus money to erase unpaid student bills
Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest historically Black college, has announced that it will erase unpaid student bills since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest historically Black college, has announced that it will erase unpaid student bills since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philadelphia parents prepare kids for a return to classrooms, in-person
As parents prepare children for a return to the classroom, the U.S. Dept. of Education released a checklist to help students and parents in the effort to be ready for school.
As parents prepare children for a return to the classroom, the U.S. Dept. of Education released a checklist to help students and parents in the effort to be ready for school.
Philadelphia parents prepare kids for a return to classrooms, in-person
Kelly Rule reports on the U.S. Dept. of Education's checklist for parents to aid in assisting kids in getting them back to school safely.
Kelly Rule reports on the U.S. Dept. of Education's checklist for parents to aid in assisting kids in getting them back to school safely.
Your Classroom Comeback: Getting new students ready for their first time at school
Psychologist and assistant professor Dr. Kathy Wu joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick to talk about her three week tip guidelines to get students who are heading to school for the first time adjusted before school starts.
Psychologist and assistant professor Dr. Kathy Wu joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick to talk about her three week tip guidelines to get students who are heading to school for the first time adjusted before school starts.
Philly teen pushed through adversity and is headed to HBCU Spelman College in Atlanta
Destiny Jackson has made her choice and it's HBCU Spelman College in Atlanta.
Destiny Jackson has made her choice and it's HBCU Spelman College in Atlanta.
Philadelphia School District updates safety guidelines for full return to in-person learning
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday updated its safety plan for a return to full in-person learning on Aug. 31, including mask-wearing for students and staff and mandatory weekly testing for faculty members.
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday updated its safety plan for a return to full in-person learning on Aug. 31, including mask-wearing for students and staff and mandatory weekly testing for faculty members.
Central Buck School Districts keeps masks optional for students, staff
Hours after the CDC recommended indoor mask-wearing for students and staff K-12, Central Bucks School District leaders narrowly voted to keep masks optional for students in the fall.
Hours after the CDC recommended indoor mask-wearing for students and staff K-12, Central Bucks School District leaders narrowly voted to keep masks optional for students in the fall.
Nationwide bus driver shortage could impact start of school year
There’s a school bus driver shortage and that’s not what parents want to hear as they prepare to send their kids back to school.
There’s a school bus driver shortage and that’s not what parents want to hear as they prepare to send their kids back to school.