School District of Philadelphia shifts to virtual learning Monday ahead of winter storm

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A significant winter storm is expected to bring widespread heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions to the Philadelphia region Sunday into Monday, with forecasters increasing confidence in major impacts.

PHILADELPHIA - Schools will be closed on Monday, but classes will be held virtually, the School District of Philadelphia announced Saturday night, in anticipation of a major snow storm that's expected to drop more than a foot of snow on the region.

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Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr. announced the closure at a press conference on Saturday, as city officials announced their preparations for the storm.

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All school buildings will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23, but classes will be in session virtually. The Dr. Constance E. Clayton Education Center will also be closed, and all after-school activities are canceled.

"To the extent possible, we always try to keep our young people in in-person learning… that said, given the forecast, Madam Mayor, we'll align with the city and the School District of Philadelphia will be closed," Watlington said.

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The announcement comes as the region is bracing for a massive snow storm that's expected to drop a foot or more of snow on the city. Many parts of New Jersey will be under blizzard warnings through Sunday into Monday evening.

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