'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.

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.