Harvard-bound teen receives $40k scholarship, donates it back minutes later
Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.
Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.
Some Central Bucks School District staff attending transgender inclusion training to better serve students
Some staff in the Central Bucks School District will be attending a transgender inclusion training.
Some staff in the Central Bucks School District will be attending a transgender inclusion training.
Marple Newtown community fundraises for boy shocked and hospitalized
A Delaware County boy who was shocked and hospitalized when his foot hit a wire in May is getting help from the community to pay his medical bills.
A Delaware County boy who was shocked and hospitalized when his foot hit a wire in May is getting help from the community to pay his medical bills.
Masks optional for kids in camps, summer school in Montgomery County June 21
Children in Montgomery County can opt out of wearing masks to summer camps and summer school, according to the Montco Office of Public Health, beginning June 21st.
Children in Montgomery County can opt out of wearing masks to summer camps and summer school, according to the Montco Office of Public Health, beginning June 21st.
Masks optional for kids in camps, summer school in Montgomery County June 21
Dawn Timmeney reports from Lower Merion Township and gets reaction from kids and parents alike of the new mask policy for children.
Dawn Timmeney reports from Lower Merion Township and gets reaction from kids and parents alike of the new mask policy for children.
Marple Newtown community fundraises for boy shocked and hospitalized
A Delaware County boy who was shocked and hospitalized when his foot hit a wire in May is getting help from his community to pay his medical bills.
A Delaware County boy who was shocked and hospitalized when his foot hit a wire in May is getting help from his community to pay his medical bills.
Title IX protection extends to LGBTQ+ students, Education Department says
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona college students can't be mandated to take COVID-19 vaccine, wear masks
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
NJ school mask mandate frustrations spill out during hearing
The testimony came Friday during an Assembly Republican hearing on masks in schools and featured testimony from mothers and at least one school nurse.
The testimony came Friday during an Assembly Republican hearing on masks in schools and featured testimony from mothers and at least one school nurse.
Jill Biden, Kate Middleton meet at UK preschool ahead of G-7 Summit
First lady Jill Biden and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, met for the first time on Friday during President Biden's first trip abroad since taking office.
First lady Jill Biden and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, met for the first time on Friday during President Biden's first trip abroad since taking office.
North Carolina principal surprises graduating seniors with moving version of 'I Will Always Love You'
The principal said he was nervous because it's a difficult song but he wanted his students to focus on the lyrics.
The principal said he was nervous because it's a difficult song but he wanted his students to focus on the lyrics.
Delaware will raffle off 2 scholarships to Wilmington University as vaccine incentives
Delaware will raffle off two scholarships to Wilmington University as part of its push to incentivize the COVID-19 vaccine in younger people, Gov. John Carney said Thursday.
Delaware will raffle off two scholarships to Wilmington University as part of its push to incentivize the COVID-19 vaccine in younger people, Gov. John Carney said Thursday.
Students reenact George Floyd killing in photo, principal resigns
A high school principal in Colorado has announced she is resigning a couple weeks after a photo of three students reenacting the killing of George Floyd in the school parking lot was shared on social media.
A high school principal in Colorado has announced she is resigning a couple weeks after a photo of three students reenacting the killing of George Floyd in the school parking lot was shared on social media.
Ohio school district to pay parents $3M after bullied child's suicide
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.
Asheboro school threatened after student denied diploma for Mexican flag
Police in the North Carolina town said they’re investigating 10 threats, one of which was from someone who said they were going to “shoot up the school if you don’t give that young man his diploma.”
Police in the North Carolina town said they’re investigating 10 threats, one of which was from someone who said they were going to “shoot up the school if you don’t give that young man his diploma.”
Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Upper Darby High School adopting new start time in the fall
In-person teaching will begin at 9:45 a.m. for students in the fall. Prior to that, the school will utilize asynchronous learning.
In-person teaching will begin at 9:45 a.m. for students in the fall. Prior to that, the school will utilize asynchronous learning.
2 Bucks County school districts ditch mask mandates for students
Two Bucks County school districts have voted to remove their mask mandate for students and staff with just days left in the academic year.
Two Bucks County school districts have voted to remove their mask mandate for students and staff with just days left in the academic year.
Villanova University requiring students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Villanova University announced Thursday that students, faculty and staff will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine by August 1 to return to campus for the fall semester.
Villanova University announced Thursday that students, faculty and staff will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine by August 1 to return to campus for the fall semester.
Vaccines Required: Several Delaware Valley universities mandate vaccines for returning students
With abundant COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for people 16 and older, several colleges and universities across the Delaware Valley have made the vaccine mandatory for students returning to campus in the Fall.
With abundant COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for people 16 and older, several colleges and universities across the Delaware Valley have made the vaccine mandatory for students returning to campus in the Fall.