Some Philadelphia School District parents concerned as deadline for school selection application nears
The deadline is approaching for Philadelphia School District families who want their child to apply to attend a magnet school and a new system has some parents concerned.
Philly Charter School competing to be best mock trial team in the world
Students at the Mathematics Civics and Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia make up one of the best mock trial teams, not just in the country, but the entire world.
Philadelphia city officials discuss urgency of school and student safety
As violence continues to ravage Philadelphia, city officials have plans to meet Monday to discuss student and school safety.
Vaccine required for School District of Philadelphia students participating in interscholastic sports
The School District of Philadelphia announced Friday that students participating in interscholastic sports for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Philadelphia public schools to remain open if SEPTA workers strike
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said all schools will remain open for in-person learning if transit workers do not reach a new contract with SEPTA and go on strike.
School District of Philadelphia announces program to keep students safer to and from school
School District of Philadelphia leaders announce program designed to keep students safer as they come and go from school buildings.
School District of Philadelphia braces for SEPTA strike
The School District of Philadelphia is preparing for the event of a SEPTA strike if workers and leaders can't reach an agreement on a new contract.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite will not seek contract renewal
Hite will remain in his role until the end of his contract, which is set to expire on Aug. 31, 2022.
Parents furious after breakfast, lunch not provided at Southwest Philly school due to staff issue
In a letter, the school explains food service staff did not report to Mitchell to serve breakfast or lunch. Monica Lewis with the School District of Philadelphia says food in fact was on site but no one was there to distribute it.
School District of Philadelphia adds 6 half days to calendar for teacher professional development
The School District of Philadelphia is adding six half days for teacher professional development to the calendar, leading to frustration and confusion among parents.
Health department urges School District of Philadelphia to ramp up testing
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is urging the School District of Philadelphia to drastically ramp up covid testing of unvaccinated students.
Philadelphia School Board to vote on plan to dismiss students early every other Friday
Some Philly parents were left blindsided over a proposed plan that could let their kids out of school early every other Friday for the rest of the year.
Overflowing trash, sidewalk sewage an issue at Philadelphia school
Raw sewage at one Philadelphia school and overflowing trash dumpsters at several schools is a health issue for students as well as the neighborhoods.
Dr. Ala Stanford pushes to get School District of Philadelphia workers vaccinated against COVID-19
A high-profile doctor who founded a health group that has vaccinated widely in Philadelphia is working with city schools to ease vaccine hesitancy.
Philly school district doubles monetary incentive for families to drive students to school
The School District of Philadelphia is increasing its monetary incentive for families to drive their children to and from school in an effort to ease the blow of a district-wide bus driver shortage.
Emlen Elementary School in East Mount Airy closes temporarily due to multiple COVID cases
The entire school will be deep cleaned and disinfected before it is reopened for students and staff on Friday, 9/24.
Uncertainty lingers a week after Philadelphia schools open
A week after Philadelphia school students started classes the School District of Philadelphia reports there are no major COVID outbreaks in city schools.
Philadelphia schools switch to remote learning Friday due to flooding
Due to flooded roads and other impacts from Wednesday's storms, Philadelphia school buildings will be closed Friday and students will participate in remote learning.
Philadelphia students excited to head back to the classroom as parents express concern
Students in the School District of Philadelphia are excited to get back to the classroom, while parents worry over COVID-19.
SLA Beeber students revert to virtual learning as building improvements continue
Students in fifth through 12th grades at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber campus will revert to all-virtual learning beginning August 31st, due to asbestos cleanup, officials said.