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University of Pennsylvania vows $100 million to fix school building hazards

University of Pennsylvania vows $100 million to fix school building hazards

The University of Pennsylvania has announced that it will contribute $100 million to the School District of Philadelphia over the next decade to deal with environmental hazards such as asbestos and lead in school buildings.

November 17, 2020
School District of Philadelphia puts hybrid learning plans on pause, will remain virtual

School District of Philadelphia puts hybrid learning plans on pause, will remain virtual

The School District of Philadelphia's plans to shift to hybrid learning beginning at the end of the month have been delayed until further notice, officials say.

November 11, 2020
School District of Philadelphia puts hybrid learning plans on hold, will remain virtual
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School District of Philadelphia puts hybrid learning plans on hold, will remain virtual

Superintendent Dr. William Hite talks about the decision for Philadelphia schools to remain virtual

November 10, 2020
Philadelphia Teachers Union, district reach tentative agreement on new contract

Philadelphia Teachers Union, district reach tentative agreement on new contract

The Philadelphia Teachers Union says it has tentatively reached an agreement with the district on a new contract.

October 21, 2020
School District of Philadelphia unveils phased plan for switch to hybrid learning

School District of Philadelphia unveils phased plan for switch to hybrid learning

The School District of Philadelphia is expected to announce a move to hybrid learning, sources tell FOX 29 News.

October 14, 2020
School District of Philadelphia officials confident in plan to begin hybrid learning in November

School District of Philadelphia officials confident in plan to begin hybrid learning in November

Officials with the School District of Philadelphia say they are sticking to their plan to reopen in-person learning in schools in a hybrid method planned for later this year.

September 24, 2020
46 new access centers open for Philadelphia students across the city

46 new access centers open for Philadelphia students across the city

Dozens of new access centers opened in Philadelphia Monday, providing more students with safe, supervised virtual learning environments.

September 21, 2020
Superintendent Hite speaks out after no confidence petition started by principals' union

Superintendent Hite speaks out after no confidence petition started by principals' union

Philly principals' union is calling for a vote of no confidence vote in Superintendent Dr. William Hite

September 15, 2020
Parents concerned transferring teachers could lead to disruption in learning

Parents concerned transferring teachers could lead to disruption in learning

A new school year is underway and along with it comes new concerns about a practice called "leveling."

September 10, 2020
Philadelphia School District grapples with challenges amid remote start to school year

Philadelphia School District grapples with challenges amid remote start to school year

More than 125,000 Philadelphia School District students will embark on an academic year unlike any other on Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic has forced schools to begin the year in a remote learning format.

September 2, 2020
Mayor Kenney, Superintendent Hite pen letter as students in Philadelphia begin school year remotely

Mayor Kenney, Superintendent Hite pen letter as students in Philadelphia begin school year remotely

Mayor Jim Kenney and School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite penned an open letter to Philadelphians as students begin the school year entirely online.

September 2, 2020
School District of Philadelphia holds drive-thru backpack giveaway

School District of Philadelphia holds drive-thru backpack giveaway

The School District of Philadelphia held its annual backpack giveaway Friday morning where they gave out 6,500 bags to families.

August 28, 2020
Philadelphia Public League suspends athletics until 2021, impacting thousands of athletes

Philadelphia Public League suspends athletics until 2021, impacting thousands of athletes

The Philadelphia Public League is suspending all fall sports until January 2021. The news comes less than a week after Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf revealed the state's recommendation that sports not resume until Jan.1, 2021.

August 11, 2020
City announces plan to provide free internet, devices to over 30,000 students in need

City announces plan to provide free internet, devices to over 30,000 students in need

Philadelphia officials announced Thursday a plan to provide free high-speed internet, digital devices and technology training to more than 30,000 low-income K-12 student households in an emergency effort to ensure digital learning equity across the school district.

August 7, 2020
Philadelphia school board approves virtual learning plan until mid-November

Philadelphia school board approves virtual learning plan until mid-November

Superintendent Dr. William Hite has spent the last week redesigning a plan for the fall after receiving backlash during an hours-long meeting proposing a hybrid plan.

July 30, 2020
School District of Philadelphia proposes revised remote learning plan for fall

School District of Philadelphia proposes revised remote learning plan for fall

The School District of Philadelphia is proposing a new plan where all students will learn remotely for the first marking period.

July 29, 2020
School board vote on Philadelphia's school reopening plan delayed after 8 hour meeting

School board vote on Philadelphia's school reopening plan delayed after 8 hour meeting

The Philadelphia School Board heard from more than 100 people regarding concerns with the district's plans to reopen in the coming weeks.

July 24, 2020
Philadelphia schools: Most kids in class 2 days per week in the fall

Philadelphia schools: Most kids in class 2 days per week in the fall

The Philadelphia School District announced Wednesday that it plans to resume limited in-person instruction in the fall, with most students in class just two days per week and learning remotely the other three.

July 16, 2020
Philadelphia schools: Most kids in class 2 days per week

Philadelphia schools: Most kids in class 2 days per week

The Philadelphia School District announced Wednesday that it plans to resume limited in-person instruction in the fall, with most students in class just two days per week and learning remotely the other three.

July 16, 2020
Philadelphia school district, teachers union working together to ensure safe reopening

Philadelphia school district, teachers union working together to ensure safe reopening

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Jerry Jordan joined Good Day on Thursday.

July 16, 2020
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