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After the Lower Moreland board approved the creation of a diversity council and planned for increased training, community members called the actions the “bare minimum.”

The president spoke to CNN and a small group of socially distanced Americans about his coronavirus response.

The decision comes amid a dispute with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which opposes returning to buildings until all inoculated against COVID-19.

It appeared to conflict with Superintendent Hite’s statement this month that “disciplinary action will be taken” against teachers who don’t return to work in school buildings.

New CDC guidance warns schools about resuming athletic activities, especially indoors, but some districts are still sending their kids to play ball.

The guidelines make key changes to early language, including a color-coded chart that divides school reopening options into 4 zones, based on levels of community transmission.

Last month, hate speech in a student group chat caused public outcry in this Montgomery County school district. Now, the district is working to manage the damage.

The White House drew criticism this week when it said schools would be considered opened if they teach in-person at least one day a week.

The superintendent argued that students need more academic and social support, citing data showing that younger kids aren’t making expected progress.

Camden School Superintendent Katrina McCombs was leaving Wiggins Elementary when she was ambushed by public school advocates protesting the closures on Wednesday.

The coalition argues that schools can be reopened safely this month, but teachers must heed the district’s call to return in order to begin that process.

Balancing students' needs against teacher COVID safety concerns.

The announcement comes as the Philadelphia teachers union has staged a citywide protest against the school district for its attempt to bring some teachers back into buildings.

District officials had been demanding some teachers return to school buildings Monday, ahead of a planned return of up to 9,000 young children on Feb. 22.

The city’s teachers union has told teachers not to return to classrooms on Monday. The district says teachers could face discipline.