School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
No keg parties, no road trips: Colleges set coronavirus rules
As they struggle to salvage some semblance of a campus experience this fall, U.S. colleges are requiring promises from students to help contain the coronavirus — no keg parties, no long road trips and no outside guests on campus.
As they struggle to salvage some semblance of a campus experience this fall, U.S. colleges are requiring promises from students to help contain the coronavirus — no keg parties, no long road trips and no outside guests on campus.
Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Liberty University's Jerry Falwell Jr. taking leave of absence
Liberty University issued a one-sentence statement Friday announcing the decision.
Liberty University issued a one-sentence statement Friday announcing the decision.
NY teachers react to Cuomo
Some teachers told FOX 5 NY that they're concerned that when schools reopen, safety will be thrown by the wayside. Every district around the state has implemented some form of remote learning. Although research shows children do best in a classroom environment, one teacher said perhaps virtual learning is a better option under these circumstances. Reported by Teresa Priolo
Some teachers told FOX 5 NY that they're concerned that when schools reopen, safety will be thrown by the wayside. Every district around the state has implemented some form of remote learning. Although research shows children do best in a classroom environment, one teacher said perhaps virtual learning is a better option under these circumstances. Reported by Teresa Priolo
Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents.
Undocumented families face immense challenges as virtual school year looms
There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung.
There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung.
Debate over distance learning at NYC schools
Parents are debating the pros and cons of remote vs. hybrid learning in NYC schools. Lori Stokes spoke to Kimberly Watkins, the president of Community Education Council 3 in Manhattan, and Dennis Morgan, the second VP of CEC3.
Parents are debating the pros and cons of remote vs. hybrid learning in NYC schools. Lori Stokes spoke to Kimberly Watkins, the president of Community Education Council 3 in Manhattan, and Dennis Morgan, the second VP of CEC3.
Concerns over reopening schools
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that no school will reopen unless the COVID infection rate in its region is considered low. He also said he is waiting for New York City to deliver a more comprehensive plan.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that no school will reopen unless the COVID infection rate in its region is considered low. He also said he is waiting for New York City to deliver a more comprehensive plan.
Carnegie Mellon teams up with Facebook, Google for COVID-19 survey
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jay-Z teaming with Long Island University for new school
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation entertainment company is partnering with Brooklyn’s Long Island University to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation entertainment company is partnering with Brooklyn’s Long Island University to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
Unions question New York City's plan for schools
City, state and local officials remain under tremendous pressure to keep new infections low as they prepare to reopen schools in late summer.
City, state and local officials remain under tremendous pressure to keep new infections low as they prepare to reopen schools in late summer.
Cuomo, UFT disapprove of NYC schools reopening plan
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is sounding off about the plan for reopening New York City public schools proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is sounding off about the plan for reopening New York City public schools proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Twitch to help organize esports league, provide scholarships for students at historically Black colleges
The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.
The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.
NJ rolls back limit for indoor gatherings to 25 from 100
The restriction on the number of people who can lawfully gather indoors was rolled back Monday in New Jersey as the state continues to see an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases.
The restriction on the number of people who can lawfully gather indoors was rolled back Monday in New Jersey as the state continues to see an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
NYC Department of Education outlines protocol for handling positive coronavirus cases
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza have laid out new protocols for handling any possible confirmed coronavirus cases in schools this upcoming year.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza have laid out new protocols for handling any possible confirmed coronavirus cases in schools this upcoming year.
As Trump insists schools reopen, son's school remains closed
President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen so students can go back to their classrooms, but the Maryland private school where his son Barron is enrolled is among those under county orders to stay closed.
President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen so students can go back to their classrooms, but the Maryland private school where his son Barron is enrolled is among those under county orders to stay closed.
As school begins, parents see few good options
John Barrett plans to keep his daughter home from elementary school this year in suburban Atlanta, but he wishes she was going. Molly Ball is sending her teenage sons to school in the same district on Monday, but not without feelings of regret.
John Barrett plans to keep his daughter home from elementary school this year in suburban Atlanta, but he wishes she was going. Molly Ball is sending her teenage sons to school in the same district on Monday, but not without feelings of regret.