Cy-Fair ISD trustee's words on Black teachers called 'racist'
Video posted to Twitter shows part of an argument from Scott Henry speaking about the percentage of black teachers in school districts relative to their quality.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Texas schools ask parents to become substitute teachers amid COVID surge
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
Nassau County executive cannot tell schools to defy mask mandate, group says
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.
Paterson Public Schools COVID-19 test sites
In anticipation of returning to in-person instruction, Paterson, New Jersey public schools are opening 12 COVID-19 testing sites for all district employees and students.
Student walk-out planned Tuesday in NYC to protest no virtual option
A growing number of students and teachers within the New York City Public School system are demanding a remote option due to the skyrocketing cases of COVID-19.
COVID hammers NYC school attendance among students and teachers
The Department of Education did not provide attendance rates for teachers but said student attendance was about 76% on Monday. Some students, parents, and teachers are frustrated that the city won't shift to remote learning.
Microschools gain popularity as omicron keep schools closed
School closures, mandates and regulation are prompting teachers and parents to turn to microschools for an alternative education
School closings and delayed openings for Friday, January 7, 2022
There are school closures and delayed openings across the Tri-State Region due to a snowstorm Friday. The New York City Public School system remained open.
Nassau County Executive signs order leaving mask decision to schools
New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive offer Thursday that allows school districts to end mask mandates if they so choose.
Yale students must quarantine on campus amid COVID-19 surge, encouraged not to eat at local restaurants
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
Rutgers University students, faculty, staff must get COVID vaccine booster
Rutgers University officials are now requiring all students, faculty, and staff to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster as soon as they become eligible.
Chicago Public Schools cancels Wednesday classes after teachers union votes to switch to remote learning
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
NY COVID cases: Gov. Hochul seeks better data on hospitalizations
As confirmed cases rise rapidly, Gov. Kathy Hochul is requiring all hospitals to submit clearer COVID data to distinguish between who is being treated for COVID and who is testing positive while at the hospital for another reason.
Biden urges schools to remain open amid COVID-19 case surge, orders 20M antiviral pills
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
Long Island teacher accused of illegally vaccinating teen
A Long Island teacher is accused of illegally giving a coronavirus vaccine to a teenager.
LAUSD: All students, teachers must show proof of negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus
LAUSD says all students and staff – regardless of their vaccination status – must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to campus.
Some Conn. schools delay return amid COVID surge
Several Connecticut school districts delayed the return to classes Monday following the holiday break, citing the recent surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the omicron variant.
Adams: Parents should 'fear not' sending kids back to school
Appearing on morning news shows after bicycling to work, Adams said his message to parents is to “fear not” and that statistics show the safest place for children is inside a school.
NYC schools prepare to reopen with new COVID safety guidelines
2 million at-home test kits provided by the state will be used to increase testing following the break, while students whose classmates test positive can keep coming to school as long as their at-home tests are negative and they don’t have symptoms.