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.
Parents turning to tutors, co-op learning for their children amid pandemic
As school districts continue to roll out their reopening plans, more and more families are turning to alternatives including tutoring, homeschooling, and home-based co-op learning environments, where they’re allowed. Meanwhile, many parents remain on the fence about what to do.Facebook groups have formed with parents trying to do what’s best for their children in the fall. Most of the reopening plans for schools include all distance learning or a hybrid with in-person instruction. Tutors are currently seeing high demand and school hasn’t even started yet.
As school districts continue to roll out their reopening plans, more and more families are turning to alternatives including tutoring, homeschooling, and home-based co-op learning environments, where they’re allowed. Meanwhile, many parents remain on the fence about what to do.Facebook groups have formed with parents trying to do what’s best for their children in the fall. Most of the reopening plans for schools include all distance learning or a hybrid with in-person instruction. Tutors are currently seeing high demand and school hasn’t even started yet.
Union urges Fairfax County Public Schools to begin school year virtually
Teachers and other educational employees in Fairfax County say they are urging the school system to begin the school year virtually.
Teachers and other educational employees in Fairfax County say they are urging the school system to begin the school year virtually.
Fairfax County Public Schools teachers ask district to rethink reopening
Teachers working at the largest school district in the DC area are asking leaders to rethink their plan to reopen schools.
Teachers working at the largest school district in the DC area are asking leaders to rethink their plan to reopen schools.
Initial reopening plan for DC area private schools varies wildly from public schools
Some Maryland Catholic schools plan to hold in-person instruction for every student this upcoming school year.
Some Maryland Catholic schools plan to hold in-person instruction for every student this upcoming school year.
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.
Remote learning may be more expensive for parents, survey says
Year after year, parents spend a fortune getting their kids ready to go back to school. But how might that change if there’s no in-person learning this fall? Or if there’s less of it?
Year after year, parents spend a fortune getting their kids ready to go back to school. But how might that change if there’s no in-person learning this fall? Or if there’s less of it?
Childcare concerns worry DMV parents, as kids go back to virtual learning in fall
If mom and dad have to go back to work during distance learning this fall who’s going to watch the kids? It’s a looming concern for a lot of parents in the DMV.
If mom and dad have to go back to work during distance learning this fall who’s going to watch the kids? It’s a looming concern for a lot of parents in the DMV.
DC officials delay school decision based on new COVID-19 data
D.C. students, educators and parents anxious to find out what to expect when school begins this year will have to wait.
D.C. students, educators and parents anxious to find out what to expect when school begins this year will have to wait.
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.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to announce hybrid in-person, virtual learning for District schools: sources
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to announce that schools will re-open with both in-person and virtual learning this year.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to announce that schools will re-open with both in-person and virtual learning this year.
More parents considering homeschooling children during coronavirus pandemic
Interest in homeschooling is on the rise as school districts nationwide and across the Washington, D.C. area roll out their reopening plans amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Interest in homeschooling is on the rise as school districts nationwide and across the Washington, D.C. area roll out their reopening plans amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Michigan teen incarcerated for not doing online schoolwork during COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A 15-year-old girl who attends Groves High School in Birmingham finished the school year in juvenile detention and is still there for not completing her school work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 15-year-old girl who attends Groves High School in Birmingham finished the school year in juvenile detention and is still there for not completing her school work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
FOX 5 looks into distance learning plans for the fall
Distance learning is the common denominator for most school district’s tentative reopening plans. That means most students across our area will likely spend some if not all their time during the week learning via a computer.
Distance learning is the common denominator for most school district’s tentative reopening plans. That means most students across our area will likely spend some if not all their time during the week learning via a computer.
Google to offer career certificates it says are equivalent to a 4-year college degree
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
DeVos vows to have schools open in fall: 'Kids have got to get back to school'
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said Sunday that she intends to have American schools open for in-person classes this fall, and insisted that this can be done safely despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said Sunday that she intends to have American schools open for in-person classes this fall, and insisted that this can be done safely despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Confusion over schools reopening
The Trump administration is insisting on in-person education beginning this fall. But some educators and parents are mixed on their reactions.
The Trump administration is insisting on in-person education beginning this fall. But some educators and parents are mixed on their reactions.
Montgomery County schools present plan for school opening
Montgomery County Public Schools has a plan to eventually reintroduce students and staff to the classroom, but next school year would still start entirely online.
Montgomery County Public Schools has a plan to eventually reintroduce students and staff to the classroom, but next school year would still start entirely online.