Concerns are immediate at Avon Community Schools, which reopened to in-person learning Wednesday.

Indianapolis Public Schools announced today it plans to provide only remote learning to all students when classes resume on Aug. 17.

Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, said "safety strikes" should only take place as a last resort. The decision on whether to strike would be left to the local union.

As universities prepare to welcome students back to campus for the fall semester, some are counting on widespread COVID-19 testing to help clamp down on potential outbreaks.

During his visit to Indianapolis Friday, Vice President Mike Pence said he doesnt want finances or federal guidance to serve as a barrier to reopening schools.

An increase in COVID-19 cases in Indiana -- and across the U.S. -- is prompting concerns about how safe schools will be as they reopen for the new academic year.

Indianapolis and county officials reinstated restrictions Thursday on businesses, gatherings and when schools can open for in-person instruction in response to increase of COVID-19 infections.

The office says unlike many courses, technical education classes have hands-on experience requirements that cant be replicated online.

The Indiana eLearning Lab aims to offer educators professional development on virtual learning launched as many schools make it a focus due to the pandemic.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said back-to-school season is part of why he also issued a statewide mask mandate for all Hoosiers.