Parents agonize over back-to-school decisions amid pandemic
Across the country, chaos and disarray have marked the start of the 2020 school year.
Across the country, chaos and disarray have marked the start of the 2020 school year.
Westchester school re-closes after positive COVID-19 test
As we gear up for the return of school, the experience of one school in Westchester County is adding to the back-to-school debate.
As we gear up for the return of school, the experience of one school in Westchester County is adding to the back-to-school debate.
Westchester school re-closes after positive COVID-19 test
As we gear up for the return of school, the experience of one school in Westchester County is adding to the back-to-school debate.
As we gear up for the return of school, the experience of one school in Westchester County is adding to the back-to-school debate.
CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.
CA lawmakers work to find ways to close 'digital divide' as distance-learning mandated for most students
The pandemic is exposing "significant inequities" in California's public education system, namely the digital divide, state legislators say.
The pandemic is exposing "significant inequities" in California's public education system, namely the digital divide, state legislators say.
NYC parents worry about sending their kids to school in the fall
Dr. Denise Núñez, a pediatric critical care physician, says there is a lot of fear among parents.
Dr. Denise Núñez, a pediatric critical care physician, says there is a lot of fear among parents.
Petition pushes for NYC to allow outdoor learning this school year
Over 2,100 people have signed a petition urging the Mayor and the City Council to allow students to be taught outdoors when the school year resumes in the fall.
Over 2,100 people have signed a petition urging the Mayor and the City Council to allow students to be taught outdoors when the school year resumes in the fall.
Parents urge NYC to consider outdoor classes for students
Over 2,100 people have signed a petition urging the Mayor and the City Council to allow students to be taught outdoors when the school year resumes in the fall.
Over 2,100 people have signed a petition urging the Mayor and the City Council to allow students to be taught outdoors when the school year resumes in the fall.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
As Californians look to school, some families form 'pandemic pods;' others struggle for WiFi
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
NJ union head worries about a potential teacher shortage due to COVID-19
NJEA President Marie Blistan said she is concerned that many of her members will be hesitant to go back to schools.
NJEA President Marie Blistan said she is concerned that many of her members will be hesitant to go back to schools.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Remote learning to be available to all NJ students in the fall, says Murphy
All students in New Jersey can opt for all-remote learning in the fall, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Monday.
All students in New Jersey can opt for all-remote learning in the fall, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Monday.
Getting kids used to wearing masks for the new school year
With the new school year just around the corner, millions of American children will have to get used to wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
With the new school year just around the corner, millions of American children will have to get used to wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
‘The science should not stand in the way’: McEnany says science is on side of reopening schools
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said scientific evidence is on the side of resuming in-person instruction.
Long Island schools prepare for different scenarios for the fall semester
The state has asked all school districts to submit their own specific safe reopening plans.
The state has asked all school districts to submit their own specific safe reopening plans.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
NYC to offer childcare services for 100,000 children when school reopens
New York City will ease the burden on working parents by providing 100,000 child care slots for youngsters who will only be in their physical schoolrooms two or three days a week under the city's hybrid back-to-school plan, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.
New York City will ease the burden on working parents by providing 100,000 child care slots for youngsters who will only be in their physical schoolrooms two or three days a week under the city's hybrid back-to-school plan, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.