LAUSD to require weekly COVID testing for all students, staff, regardless of vaccination status
In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.
In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.
Delta variant surge brings anxiety to parents of NYC students
With just weeks to go before kids are due to return to classrooms, the CDC has already changed its mask guidance for schools. Now, some parents are bracing for the possibility of more restrictions.
With just weeks to go before kids are due to return to classrooms, the CDC has already changed its mask guidance for schools. Now, some parents are bracing for the possibility of more restrictions.
Back-to-school shopping is getting pricier
This year, families are likely to spend more on back-to-school shopping than in recent years, according to the National Retail Federation.
This year, families are likely to spend more on back-to-school shopping than in recent years, according to the National Retail Federation.
Remington offers Sandy Hook families $33 million to settle lawsuit
The maker of the rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has offered some of the victims' families nearly $33 million to settle their lawsuit over how the company marketed the firearm to the public.
The maker of the rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has offered some of the victims' families nearly $33 million to settle their lawsuit over how the company marketed the firearm to the public.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
CDC, US Education Dept to host COVID-19 virtual town hall with parents
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Parents will have a chance to discuss COVID-19 and schools during a webinar with U.S. health and education officials on July 29.
Many more court rulings on vaccine mandates expected
A federal court declined to block Indiana University's requirement that all students be fully vaccinated upon returning to campus. This is the first of what are expected to be many more federal rulings on vaccine mandates.
A federal court declined to block Indiana University's requirement that all students be fully vaccinated upon returning to campus. This is the first of what are expected to be many more federal rulings on vaccine mandates.
Fauci: CDC ‘carefully looking’ at mask guidance for schools
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent recommendation on universal masking in schools, even for those who are vaccinated, is out of an abundance of caution amid the surge in COVID-19 cases blamed on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent recommendation on universal masking in schools, even for those who are vaccinated, is out of an abundance of caution amid the surge in COVID-19 cases blamed on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Target, Staples, Dollar General, other retailers lure in teachers with back-to-school discounts
Major retailers are trying to lure in teachers with competing discounts ahead of the upcoming school year.
Major retailers are trying to lure in teachers with competing discounts ahead of the upcoming school year.
As rate of pediatric cases rises, NJ holding off on masks
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he’s not ready to reinstitute mask requirements, now or when schools are back in session in September.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he’s not ready to reinstitute mask requirements, now or when schools are back in session in September.
In-school masking debate roils Tuckahoe community
The head of Tuckahoe schools says it should be up to parents whether their children need to wear a mask when they return to school in the fall, regardless of vaccination status.
The head of Tuckahoe schools says it should be up to parents whether their children need to wear a mask when they return to school in the fall, regardless of vaccination status.
New Jersey teacher resigns after student's Hitler assignment
A New Jersey elementary school teacher will resign and a principal will be reinstated following a school board investigation into an incident involving a student who wrote an essay in Adolf Hitler's point of view and later dressed as Hitler for an assignment.
A New Jersey elementary school teacher will resign and a principal will be reinstated following a school board investigation into an incident involving a student who wrote an essay in Adolf Hitler's point of view and later dressed as Hitler for an assignment.
NYC will require masks in classrooms at start of school year
Mayor Bill de Blasio said parents and kids should plan on keeping faces covered to protect against COVID-19 even though the infection rates inside school buildings remain low.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said parents and kids should plan on keeping faces covered to protect against COVID-19 even though the infection rates inside school buildings remain low.
Summer camps hit with COVID outbreaks -- are schools next?
The U.S. has seen a string of COVID-19 outbreaks tied to summer camps in recent weeks in places such as Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas, in what some fear could be a preview of the upcoming school year.
The U.S. has seen a string of COVID-19 outbreaks tied to summer camps in recent weeks in places such as Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas, in what some fear could be a preview of the upcoming school year.
California will still require masks inside schools, despite new CDC guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, but despite that California said its mask guidance for schools will remain in place.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, but despite that California said its mask guidance for schools will remain in place.
Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde also holds 3 basketball records
National Spelling Bee champion Zaila Avant-garde is a basketball prodigy who has appeared in a commercial with Stephen Curry and set three Guinness world records for dribbling multiple balls simultaneously.
National Spelling Bee champion Zaila Avant-garde is a basketball prodigy who has appeared in a commercial with Stephen Curry and set three Guinness world records for dribbling multiple balls simultaneously.
Fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
Zaila Avant-garde breezes to National Spelling Bee win
Whether dribbling a basketball or identifying obscure Latin or Greek roots, Zaila Avant-garde doesn't show much stress.
Whether dribbling a basketball or identifying obscure Latin or Greek roots, Zaila Avant-garde doesn't show much stress.