August 19, 2022 | 7:48 AM
Amid surging inflation, midstate nonprofits are helping parents find back-to-school supplies
The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region says it is assisting a record number of families this year
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July 20, 2022 | 4:26 PM
How to beat inflation and save when back to school shopping
As students prepare for their first full year of in person learning since the start of COVID-19, the pressure to hit the school hallways with style, fit in, or simply be prepared for a successful school year, is on and is costing parents and students a pretty penny.
May 17, 2021 | 3:24 PM
State’s largest teachers union in favor of in-person return
Rich Askey calls an in-person return to school a “top priority” now that many teachers have been vaccinated and older children have become eligible for the COVID-19 shot.
October 14, 2020 | 6:24 PM
Philly pre-K-2 families have until Oct. 30 to opt for in-person school; no return plan for most others
The School District of Philadelphia plans to allow children enrolled in pre-K through second grade — about 32,000 students — to return to the classroom two days a week starting Nov. 30, though some schools may not offer face-to-face learning if enough parents or teachers opt out.
September 1, 2020 | 6:42 PM
‘I don’t know what we’re going to do.’ City district teachers concerned about lack of technology
The district said it experienced an unexpected delay in computer and tablet deliveries, though in July it had said that most of its purchases were backordered and that some might not arrive until October.
August 26, 2020 | 6:45 PM
Wolf admin. touts coronavirus procedures, services for families amid back-to-school season
Parents across the commonwealth have a lot of questions about how to navigate school safely during a pandemic.
August 19, 2020 | 6:34 PM
Pitt delays in-person classes, warns students about partying
August 18, 2020 | 3:37 PM
Masks to be worn at all times in school, state says
The administration this week released additional guidance.
