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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.