Education

For the first time this school year, Philadelphia faces the prospect of a widespread shift back to virtual learning. How many schools and for how long? No one quite knows.

A Bucks County school district has instructed teachers not to “wade into” discussions with students about the insurrection “due to the current polarization.”

Staff shortages forced the 17,000-student district to close Monday. It’s asking people with bachelor’s degrees to apply for teaching and support jobs.

About a third of Philadelphia’s public schools started the new year virtually, a last-minute shift that caught some parents by surprise.

Students and staff at Rutgers University must get their booster shot as soon as possible and show proof by the end of January.

A spike in COVID cases has led to staffing challenges at district schools. Dozens will be virtual until at least Friday.

Senate Alexander spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg about the goal: six centers offering free, high-quality education to kids from low-income families.

The president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says schools should have N95 masks, good ventilation, and more COVID-19 testing.

Going virtual for two weeks would allow the virus to work its way through anyone who was infected over the holidays, they say.

Gov. Carney’s plan calls for schools in Wilmington, which are now divided among three districts, to work together on curriculum and other things.

A new Pennridge School District policy limiting student access to books and resources related to gender identity has ignited a battle over civil rights.

Centre County Judge Brian Marshall gave the university and the Beta Theta Pi fraternity’s national chapter six months to negotiate a deal, the Centre Daily Times reported.

A kindergarten teacher and athletic director testified Wednesday in a landmark trial over Pennsylvania’s system for funding public education.

President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.

District spokesperson says the 18 linked cases are connected to several sports teams and a club working on a production.