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.
Philadelphia school officials give tour of building amid dispute over returning to classrooms
Teachers were to return to their buildings Monday to prepare their classrooms for the Feb. 22 start of classes for 9,000 students in pre-K through second grade. The teachers union, claiming safety concerns, told them to stay home. When the district threatened discipline, the mayor decided there would be none.
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers tells members not to report to school buildings Monday
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has told their members not to report to school buildings on Monday due to COVID-19 related safety concerns, officials tell FOX 29.
Philadelphia teachers union calls for third-party decision on district's COVID-19 safety protocols
As the School District of Philadelphia prepares to welcome a limited number of students back inside classrooms later this month, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has called on a third party to review health and safety measures taken by the district.
School District of Philadelphia install window fans to help improve air flow
Some teachers and students will be heading back to school soon in the School District of Philadelphia, but some are concerned about the district's plan to use window fans in schools with broken HVAC systems.
School District of Philadelphia to hold virtual classes Tuesday morning as nor’easter impacts the area
The School District of Philadelphia announced virtual classes will be held with teacher-led instruction Tuesday morning and asynchronous independent tasks assigned by the teacher in the afternoon.
Philadelphia School District plans to restart limited hybrid learning on Feb. 22
The Philadelphia School District will begin welcoming a limited number of students back into the classroom on Feb. 22, Superintendent William Hite announced on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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."