The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools to close, impacting up to 1.6 billion children. It is feared that many poorer children may not return to regular education, as they might be forced to work to support their families. It is vital that policymakers make it as easy as possible for…
The day Zachary Caplin ’19 was caught in a company layoff at work, was the same day his father inspired him to design a temperature screening kiosk to help stop the spread of coronavirus. “Like many others, my family experienced personal loss related to Covid-19; this drove me to try…
Amid concerns of the spread of COVID-19, sixth-grader Salih Tas wears a mask as he has his temperature checked by a teacher during a STEM summer camp in Wylie, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) It’s a huge, huge topic with parents, teachers and school staff right now: Is it safe for…
WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4) — When Melissa Sandoval stepped into her new role for the Westminster school district, she knew emotional well-being was important, but that was just before the pandemic. Now? It’s more crucial than ever. Sandoval has worked for Westminster Public Schools for 15 years. Her new title is…
BigDogz Grill owner Michael Ziants removes the last chair from his bar in Johnstown to comply with Governor’s Wolf new COVID-19 restrictions for bars on Thursday. Todd Berkey | The Tribune-Democrat via AP HARRISBURG — As Pennsylvania approached 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Friday, restaurant and bar owners…
Former School Resource Officer And Football Coach Reflects On Being A Role Model For His AthletesCharles Adams was the in-school police officer for Minneapolis North and the football coach. After Minneapolis public schools eliminated the school officers, he is now coaching under different circumstances, Mike Max reports (2:01). WCCO 4…
Keep Kids Water Safe This Summer With temperatures hitting triple digits lately, more children are anxious to be outside playing in the water – swimming pools, lakes, beaches and water parks- as water-related recreational opportunities again become more available. Sales of inflatable swimming pools for home use…
Months after the first cases were reported, COVID-19 remains a top concern for families everywhere. However, figuring out the best way to keep you and your children healthy can be confusing (to say the least). For many people, one big question is: should I get tested for coronavirus as a…
Health officials in Florida say that of the 54,022 kids who have been tested for COVID-19, 16,797 — or roughly 31% — have tested positive. The average positivity rate for COVID-19 among all ages in Florida is about 11%. Infectious disease specialists say the number of children who have tested…
AUSTIN, Texas — Families across the country are deciding if they should send their kids back to school this fall. But right now, there are many kids in child care centers because their parents have to work during the pandemic. What You Need To Know Many kids in child care as parents…
