schools reopening

Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.

Parents and policy makers across the nation have been plunged anew into a debate over whether face coverings should be optional or a mandate when schools reopen

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the guidance Friday.

Children are having their noses swabbed or saliva sampled at school to test for the coronavirus in cities such as Baltimore, New York and Chicago.

President Joe Biden says he wants most schools serving kindergarten through eighth grade to reopen by late April.

Pennsylvania says young students who have been learning virtually should be brought back to the classroom, at least part-time.

With Pennsylvania schools going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic, some families have opened up “learning pods” for classmates, friends and neighbors. NBC10’s Deanna Durante explains.

Parents of students who will be educated in home “pods” should know the rules for the COVID-19-based learning model, according to Pennsylvania officials

High school officials in Pennsylvania are now preparing for fall sports seasons after the state’s interscholastic governing body approved practices and games. NBC10 reporter Aaron Baskerville looked at the obstacles and expectations ahead.

Students at Rowan University in South Jersey are coming back to campus. NBC10 reporter Cydney Long found excitement and fear among the young people.

Despite the governor’s disapproval, the governing body for interscholastic sports in Pennsylvania signed off on fall sports for schools. NBC10 reporter Stephanía Jiménez spoke to parents and experts about the decision.

While many schools are going all virtual this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, some schools are opening up their doors but with new safety guidelines. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has the details.

High school sports in New Jersey were given the green light by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday, with some rules in place on who will be allowed to participate. He said that the final approval will be given by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, which oversees high school sports in the state. NBC10’s Cydney Long has the...

Gov. Phil Murphy will give an update on high school sports and what rules will apply because of the coronavirus pandemic at a 3 p.m. press conference.

Gov. Phil Murphy’s order separates school cafeterias from rules about restaurant dining, and the health department has a plan in case of coronavirus outbreaks in schools.

After hearing the concerns from teachers, Governor Phil Murphy changed the school plan for New Jersey school districts by allowing all virtual classes if the school can’t safely implement the hybrid learning plan. NBC10’s Steven Fisher has the details.