See Fall School Plans For Philly Area

Torri Donley

PHILADELPHIA, PA — With just about a month to go before school resumes for the fall, districts throughout the region and country continue to grapple with how best to offer instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Tom Wolf has determined that Pennsylvania public schools in the state’s yellow and green […]

The Cost for Schools To Reopen This Fall

Torri Donley

There are many, many important questions swirling about the potential of going back to school this fall, and most of them are about something more important than money. People’s safety is obviously first and foremost. The livelihood of millions of educators and school employees also matters, as does the education […]

Education advocates warn thousands of Maryland children will fall behind academically without in-person schooling

Torri Donley

While the decision to keep central Maryland school buildings closed through January may protect students and staff from the coronavirus, education advocates say the choice also means thousands of children will likely suffer lifelong academic consequences. The historic gaps in achievement between low-income students of color and middle-class students will […]