Coronavirus May 5, 2021 House Republicans demand answers from CDC on seemingly cozy relationship with teachers unions EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans are demanding answers from the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on whether new school reopening guidelines were based on politics and Democratic campaign donations rather than coronavirus science.
OPINION April 26, 2021 Jason Rantz: Seattle parents helpless – school district backs homeless encampment over students Students finally returning to campus at one Seattle school were greeted with a sprawling and dangerous homeless encampment that has parents so worried about safety, some kids have already been pulled from class. If you saw what they did, you would pull your kids too.
Back to School April 19, 2021 Conservative groups urge NJ and Virginia to ‘fully reopen schools now’ Two conservative learning groups are taking aim at two Democratic-controlled states – New Jersey and Virginia – urging that schools in those states immediately reopen for five-day-a-week, in-person learning.
ӣƵ Flash April 18, 2021 Insider ripped for piece victimizing teachers during COVID Media company Insider is facing backlash for an article the outlet published describing the challenges “teachers who have borne the brunt” of the coronavirus pandemic have faced over the past year.
California April 14, 2021 California’s schools lag in reopening push Frustrated parents in San Francisco have coined a new phrase for their latest classroom reality: “Zoom in a Room."
Back to School April 11, 2021 CA teacher caught berating students in leaked Zoom over push for in-person learning: 'Come at me' A California high school teacher was caught on camera berating students for their parents' collective push to end remote learning and return children to their classrooms full time.
ӣƵ Flash April 7, 2021 Seattle parents outraged as students set to return to school next to homeless camps Seattle parents told ӣƵ' Lawrence Jones that they are outraged and concerned as their children are starting to return to school for in-person learning this month while Seattle Public Schools grapples with the presence of homeless encampments on the campuses of two schools.
Coronavirus April 5, 2021 Biden CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
US March 30, 2021 COVID-19 vaccinations might become mandatory at colleges and universities Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations might become mandatory for enrollment at colleges and universities starting this fall.
White House March 30, 2021 Psaki grilled on teachers giving in-person instruction to migrant kids before own students EXCLUSIVE: White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday was grilled about San Diego public school teachers volunteering to teach migrant children in-person before returning to the classroom to teach the students in their own district.
OPINION March 20, 2021 Mike Magee: Billions for public schools – 5 key investments districts should make with federal relief funds Schools across the country are about to get a massive infusion of funds. The American Rescue Plan provides nearly $123 billion for K-12 schools, more federal emergency aid for education than ever before.