School District of Philadelphia will require teachers, students to wear masks in the fall
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said masks will be required for teachers and students in the fall as the city tries to restart full in-person learning amid changing variables in the coronavirus pandemic.
Philadelphia schools adopt 'sanctuary' immigration policy
School Board Vice President Leticia Egea-Hinton said the resolution was a critical step in “making sure that all Philadelphia public schools are havens for immigrant students and their families.”
School District of Philadelphia exploring changes to bell schedule, superintendent says
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said it is exploring adjustments to next year's bell schedule that would narrow start times across the district and help improve bus routes to and from school.
Teachers, parents express frustration as Philly school officials propose new school start times
Teachers, students and families in the School District of Philadelphia thrown another curveball after a chaotic pandemic year, as they learn the district wants to change school start times in the fall, in some cases, by as much as two hours, according to the Philadelphia teachers union.
School District of Philadelphia plans to fully reopen for 2021-2022 academic year
The School District of Philadelphia is planning to welcome all students back to class for five days of in-person learning for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Philadelphia 6-9 grade students to begin hybrid learning on May 10
The School District of Philadelphia will complete its phased approach to partial in-person learning for some students by welcoming back 6-9 graders in less than two weeks, Superintendent Dr. William Hite said.
School District of Philadelphia expands mentoring program amid surging gun violence
Less than 24 hours after a triple shooting left a 6-year-old boy critically wounded, the School District of Philadelphia announced they are expanding their mentoring program.
23 remaining schools cleared for students to return, School District of Philadelphia officials say
Phase II of the School District of Philadelphia's Hybrid Learning Plan states students in grades three through five and students with complex needs in grades six through eight whose families choose the hybrid learning model will move to a mix of in-person and digital learning April 26th.
Philadelphia schools will begin hybrid model for grades 3-5 in April, district says
All Philadelphia public school students in grades 3-5 and students with learning disabilities in grades 6-8 can opt-in for two days of in-person instruction beginning April 6. Students who wish to return to class will be due back in school on April 26.
School District of Philadelphia announces 35 more schools to reopen March 22
Teachers of the schools to reopen will report to their respective classrooms to prepare for their first day March 17.
Mayfair Elementary temporarily closing due to multiple COVID-19 positive cases, officials say
Mayfair Elementary School will close temporarily from March 18 through April 1, due to multiple positive cases of COVID-19, officials announced Wednesday.
'Smooth start' returning to in-person learning for Philadelphia schools, Hite says
Overcoming a learning loss is how the School District of Philadelphia superintendent describes the time missed in the classrooms by students because of the pandemic. However, he also added it's been a smooth transition so far returning to in-person learning.
Philadelphia Pre-K to 2nd grade students resume hybrid learning at 53 schools Monday
A limited number of young Philadelphia students returned to classrooms at 53 of the city's public schools on Monday as they finally make the switch to hybrid learning.
School District of Philadelphia exploring plans for additional instruction options over summer
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite revealed Monday morning that the district exploring plans to expand instruction options into the summer with a fifth grading period for students who have "fallen the most."
Philadelphia Pre-K to 2nd grade students to return to hybrid learning in 53 schools Monday
A limited number of young Philadelphia students will return to in-person instruction at 53 School District of Philadelphia Schools beginning next Monday, city officials have announced.
School District of Philadelphia postpones return to limited in-person learning
The School District of Philadelphia has delayed its plan to welcome a limited number of students back into classrooms on March 1.
Vaccinations for Philadelphia teachers, school staff begin Monday
School District of Philadelphia teachers and staff will begin receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday as the city continues its push to get students back in the classroom starting next week.
All School District of Philadelphia buildings to close Thursday due to impending snow
Authorities with the district listed buildings to close include all Family Technology Centers, Specialized Services Regional Centers, headquarters on North Broad Street and all school buildings, based on Thursday’s forecasted snow event.
School District of Philadelphia delays return to limited in-person learning to March 1
The School District of Philadelphia has delayed its plan to welcome a limited number of students back into classrooms by a week as a third-party review of the district's safety protocols continues, Superintendent Hite announced Wednesday.
A timeline for all Philadelphia residents to receive COVID vaccines brings hope
A coronavirus timeline has been set out by Philadelphia city officials and a lot of hope is following that timeline, including when the general public, those not at high risk, could finally get a shot in the arm.