Gov. Hochul announces COVID-19 pandemic mandates for schools
The newly installed governor of New York said her top priority in the fight against the coronavirus is getting children back to school and making sure they can learn and be safe.
The newly installed governor of New York said her top priority in the fight against the coronavirus is getting children back to school and making sure they can learn and be safe.
Parent of 12-year-old in ICU urges Polk County to take up mask mandates
The debate over masks mandates in schools was reignited Tuesday night at the Polk County school board meeting. The issue wasn't on the agenda, but parents on both sides of the issue still had a lot to say, including the father of a 12-year-old boy who is in the ICU battling COVID-19.
The debate over masks mandates in schools was reignited Tuesday night at the Polk County school board meeting. The issue wasn't on the agenda, but parents on both sides of the issue still had a lot to say, including the father of a 12-year-old boy who is in the ICU battling COVID-19.
CUNY faculty protest reopening amid delta variant surge
PSC CUNY, a union that represents 30,000 staff and faculty members, is calling for unvaccinated students and staffers to be tested every 72 hours, rather than every week, which is the university system's current policy.
PSC CUNY, a union that represents 30,000 staff and faculty members, is calling for unvaccinated students and staffers to be tested every 72 hours, rather than every week, which is the university system's current policy.
Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
13-year-old Marietta student begins classes at Georgia Tech
Like any new student, Caleb Anderson has some classes he looks forward to and others he is not as excited about taking.
Like any new student, Caleb Anderson has some classes he looks forward to and others he is not as excited about taking.
Some US schools offering exemption letters, strategies to escape mask and vaccine mandates
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
NJ to require COVID vaccine or regular tests for all school employees
New Jersey will require all preschool through grade 12 teachers, staff and personnel for preschool through grade 12 to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Oct. 18
New Jersey will require all preschool through grade 12 teachers, staff and personnel for preschool through grade 12 to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Oct. 18
Majority of Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
Bus driver shortages are latest challenge hitting US schools
The driver shortfall isn’t new, but a labor shortage across many sectors and the pandemic’s lingering effects have made it worse, since about half the workforce was over 65 and more vulnerable to the virus.
The driver shortfall isn’t new, but a labor shortage across many sectors and the pandemic’s lingering effects have made it worse, since about half the workforce was over 65 and more vulnerable to the virus.
Massapequa school officials say they won't mandate masks for students this year
Board of Ed officials also announced that come the fall, there will be no more school health checks or remote instruction and plexiglass barriers will be removed from the desks.
Board of Ed officials also announced that come the fall, there will be no more school health checks or remote instruction and plexiglass barriers will be removed from the desks.
Judge won’t dismiss parents' lawsuit over Florida governor's school mask-mandate ban
A Leon County judge on Thursday denied a motion from the state asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by parents, including several in Tampa Bay, that claims Gov. Ron DeSantis' order banning school mask mandates is unconstitutional.
A Leon County judge on Thursday denied a motion from the state asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by parents, including several in Tampa Bay, that claims Gov. Ron DeSantis' order banning school mask mandates is unconstitutional.
Student debt: Loans of those with severe disabilities to be forgiven
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
Hochul says statewide mask mandate for schools is likely
Speaking at P.S. 143 in Queens, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul indicated she will likely issue a statewide mask mandate for schools after she assumes the office of governor.
Speaking at P.S. 143 in Queens, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul indicated she will likely issue a statewide mask mandate for schools after she assumes the office of governor.
NY schools prep for fall sports but COVID could change things
When the New York State Department of Education released guidance for reopening schools, it also recommended that high-risk fall contact sports, such as football or volleyball, in high-transmission areas should be canceled or held virtually.
When the New York State Department of Education released guidance for reopening schools, it also recommended that high-risk fall contact sports, such as football or volleyball, in high-transmission areas should be canceled or held virtually.
Mask clash shuts down school board meeting in Rockland County
A Rockland County school board called off a meeting this week after attendees angrily bucked being told to wear masks
A Rockland County school board called off a meeting this week after attendees angrily bucked being told to wear masks
National Education Association supports vaccine mandates, COVID-19 testing
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
NYC sticking to plan for students to return to in-person learning
A slew of new guidance was released Thursday to help safely reopen New York's public and Catholic schools, as the debate over whether there should still be a remote option continues.
A slew of new guidance was released Thursday to help safely reopen New York's public and Catholic schools, as the debate over whether there should still be a remote option continues.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.