School District of Philadelphia mulls over vaccine mandate for teachers

The COVID vaccines work and trust the science are the messages doctors continue to stress. Now, Philadelphia schools are weighing a vaccine mandate for teachers and staff.

Fake COVID-19 vaccine cards online worry college officials

Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.

US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges

As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.

No mask mandate in Pennsylvania for students, Wolf says

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf will not be issuing a mask mandate when students return to the classroom this fall.

US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many

Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.

Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022

The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Your Classroom Comeback: Transitioning Back to the Classroom
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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
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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.