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The governor of New Mexico is calling on the National Guard to act as substitute teachers amid the state's COVID-19 surge. Some 80 volunteers are working across the state as more teachers test positive. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases, schools across the U.S. are turning to COVID testing to try to keep kids in the classroom. While the majority of districts have stayed open, nearly 4,500 schools did not offer in-person learning on one or more days last week due to a rise in infections. Meg Oliver reports from Paterson, New Jersey.
The ripple effect of school bus driver shortages is affecting schools, students and families. Across the country, some states have gone as far as calling in the National Guard for help. Errol Barnett has been hearing about the impact.
A civil lawsuit has been filed against the school district and administrators connected to the deadly Oxford High School shooting. The new legal documents detail disturbing behavior allegedly carried out by the suspect that school officials failed to address. Elise Preston has the details.
Most school districts are starting school in-person Monday despite surging COVID-19 cases across the U.S. Meanwhile, teachers' unions are pushing for virtual learning. Meg Oliver reports.
Across the nation, schools are experiencing a shortage of teachers and critical staff. Janet Shamlian speaks with some of the educators forced to take on multiple roles.
More than 360,000 children under the age of 12 have received at least one dose of Pfizer's vaccine. First lady Dr. Jill Biden toured an elementary school in Virginia acting as a vaccine clinic to push more school districts to do the same. Nikki Battiste reports.
During the 2013-2014 school year, nearly 1,600 children were arrested for things such as bringing knives to school, but a diversion program changed that.
With the coronavirus still spreading, there's risk, but many educators and politicians believe kids are better off back in classrooms - with some added precautions.
After recent walkouts by educators demanding pay increases, one school district is getting creative in helping teachers' living costs
