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A poll conducted by the University of Michigan of 1,700 parents found that vaccination rates of teachers and students were their biggest concern, while repeating virtual classes, large groups of students and falling behind academically were also mentioned.

A National Jewish Health study analyzed self-reported sleep data from over 5,000 adolescents and found students got more sleep when school was remote.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending all children over the age of 2 wear masks when returning to school this fall.

The American Academy of Pediatrics issued updated guidelines for how children and teens can safely participate in organized sports and physical education classes.

The CDC released guidelines on Friday recommending that K-12 schools continue to require face masks for the 2021-2022 school year.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed physical distancing requirements for children in school, from 6 feet to 3 feet. The change in guidance, announced Friday, will allow more students to be inside classrooms

Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran released a statement Friday saying the state’s schools should ‘stay the course they began in summer 2020’ after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for resuming in-person classes.

Joe Biden is pledging to bring the coronavirus pandemic under enough control to open most of the nation’s schools during his first 100 days as president.

School systems around the U.S. are involved in a stop-and-start process of in-person learning

Kelly Agnew teaches chemistry to her students whether they’re at home or sitting in her classroom at Cooper City High School.  “I do feel safe in the classroom, and we’re taking all precautions, making sure that the students are staying six feet apart at all times,” Agnew said.  So far, the schoolhouse model is working fairly well in Broward...

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie discusses concerns over the potential for distance learning to expire in January.

The bell rings, and the hallways of South Broward High School come to life, with everyone moving in the same direction: toward keeping students and teachers safe on campus.  “Oh it’s awesome, this is what we’re here for, we’re here to serve and we’re here to serve our students and it’s very exciting that they’re here,” said principal Patty...

Zane Wampler is a fourth grader at Plantation Key School in Islamorada, which is now back to in-person classes. But he’ll have to wait a little longer for face to face instruction. “Everybody’s in school, and I’m the only one not,” said the nine-year-old. In July, Zane was diagnosed with multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children also known as MIS-C,...

One week after Miami-Dade County Public Schools began to physically reopen their campuses to students for in-person teaching, MAST Academy in Key Biscayne has returned to distance learning after two students tested positive for COVID-19.

After Miami-Dade County Public Schools began physically reopening campuses last week, officials set up a coronavirus dashboard in order to keep track of the number of cases that are confirmed among students and staff. The dashboard shows self-reported cases by employees and confirmed student cases among those attending in-person instruction. Students that remain engaged in distance learning full-time will not…

One week after Miami-Dade County Public Schools began to physically reopen their campuses to students for in-person teaching, MAST Academy in Key Biscayne has returned to distance learning after two students tested positive for COVID-19.

Broward County Public Schools is welcoming some of its student back to campus Friday for in-person classes. NBC 6’s Ari Odzer reports.

For the first time since March, parents were dropping kids off at Broward County Public Schools Friday. About 12,500 students made up the first wave of students to return to the schoolhouse. “It’s been a great day, a great feeling,” Superintendent Robert Runcie said at a news conference Friday afternoon. “I think everyone was extremely happy to see students coming...

Broward Superintendent Robert Runcie speaks to NBC 6 about what students should expect as they head back to campus.

Broward County Public Schools is welcoming some of its student back to campus today for in-person classes, one day after Miami-Dade schools confirmed several COVID cases among students.