Philadelphia’s teachers union sues school district over asbestos
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers announced legal action against the School District of Philadelphia Monday amid ongoing asbestos issues.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers announced legal action against the School District of Philadelphia Monday amid ongoing asbestos issues.
McClure Elementary School closed Friday following latest asbestos air test results
School officials announced Friday that Alexander McClure Elementary School in Hunting Park will be closed after two air tests showed "slightly elevated" levels of asbestos.
School officials announced Friday that Alexander McClure Elementary School in Hunting Park will be closed after two air tests showed "slightly elevated" levels of asbestos.
Officials: Asbestos discovered in unoccupied room at Hopkinson Elementary School
Officials say asbestos was discovered in an unoccupied room at Hopkinson Elementary School.
Officials say asbestos was discovered in an unoccupied room at Hopkinson Elementary School.
Philadelphia School District, teachers union spar over latest asbestos test results at McClure Elementary School
A day after Alexander McClure Elementary School in Hunting Park reopened to students, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the Philadelphia School District sparred over the results of recent air quality tests.
A day after Alexander McClure Elementary School in Hunting Park reopened to students, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the Philadelphia School District sparred over the results of recent air quality tests.
McClure Elementary School to reopen Wednesday after asbestos testing
Alexander McClure Elementary School will reopen Wednesday after it was closed due to asbestos.
Alexander McClure Elementary School will reopen Wednesday after it was closed due to asbestos.
Bullet, live rounds found inside North Philly schools, prompting lockdowns
Two North Philadelphia schools were placed on lockdown Monday after a bullet and live rounds were found inside their buildings.
Two North Philadelphia schools were placed on lockdown Monday after a bullet and live rounds were found inside their buildings.
Rally held demanding answers over asbestos in Philadelphia schools
Parents and teachers turned out for a rally Wednesday voicing their frustrations over asbestos in Philadelphia schools.
Parents and teachers turned out for a rally Wednesday voicing their frustrations over asbestos in Philadelphia schools.
Parents, teachers call on lawmakers to address asbestos in Philadelphia schools
Parents and teachers are frustrated over school closures due to asbestos.
Parents and teachers are frustrated over school closures due to asbestos.
Carnell Elementary remains closed due to asbestos
Laura H. Carnell Elementary School will remain closed until Jan. 13 due to asbestos.
Laura H. Carnell Elementary School will remain closed until Jan. 13 due to asbestos.
Carnell Elementary remains closed while workers make repairs due to disturbed asbestos found
Carnell Elementary will remain closed due to asbestos.
Carnell Elementary will remain closed due to asbestos.
Parents, teachers demand answers about asbestos in Philadelphia schools
Parents are frustrated over the discovery of asbestos in Philadelphia schools.
Parents are frustrated over the discovery of asbestos in Philadelphia schools.
2 Philadelphia elementary schools to remain closed due to asbestos
Alexander McClure and Laura H. Carnell Elementary Schools will remain closed Thursday, Jan. 2, and Friday, Jan. 3. due to asbestos.
Alexander McClure and Laura H. Carnell Elementary Schools will remain closed Thursday, Jan. 2, and Friday, Jan. 3. due to asbestos.
2 Philadelphia elementary schools close after asbestos discovery
Two days after Franklin Learning Center became the fifth Philadelphia school to close this year due to asbestos, the Philadelphia School District now says that the same hazardous material was discovered inside two more schools.
Two days after Franklin Learning Center became the fifth Philadelphia school to close this year due to asbestos, the Philadelphia School District now says that the same hazardous material was discovered inside two more schools.
Franklin Learning Center closed upon discovery of asbestos
Franklin Learning Center announced Tuesday that it will be closed until January after asbestos was discovered in the school's ventilation system.
Franklin Learning Center announced Tuesday that it will be closed until January after asbestos was discovered in the school's ventilation system.
Personal finance courses get boost in Pennsylvania schools
Pennsylvania will require public schools to allow students to apply personal finance class credits toward high school graduation requirements.
Pennsylvania will require public schools to allow students to apply personal finance class credits toward high school graduation requirements.
Legislators, health advocates rally support to fix Philadelphia schools overrun with asbestos
The new school year in Philadelphia has seemingly been overwhelmed by the discovery of asbestos, a substance linked with cancer, in several of its many aging structures.
The new school year in Philadelphia has seemingly been overwhelmed by the discovery of asbestos, a substance linked with cancer, in several of its many aging structures.
Parents fed up with asbestos in Philadelphia schools
Parents are calling for action when it comes to asbestos in Philadelphia schools.
Parents are calling for action when it comes to asbestos in Philadelphia schools.
Asbestos forces another Philadelphia school to close; district reveals plan to address concerns
The district announced the details of their “Healthy Schools” initiative that aims to take on asbestos in schools as well as other environmental concerns.
The district announced the details of their “Healthy Schools” initiative that aims to take on asbestos in schools as well as other environmental concerns.
Parents grill officials over discovery of asbestos at North Philadelphia elementary school
Anger boiled over at North Philly’s T.M. Peirce Elementary School Monday night as parents grilled Philadelphia School District officials about the recent discovery of exposed asbestos and flaking paint around pipes in the gym and school bathrooms.
Anger boiled over at North Philly’s T.M. Peirce Elementary School Monday night as parents grilled Philadelphia School District officials about the recent discovery of exposed asbestos and flaking paint around pipes in the gym and school bathrooms.
Dozens of volunteers brighten and 'sparkle' West Philadelphia elementary school
Some West Philadelphia students will walk into a big surprise when they step into their school Monday morning.
Some West Philadelphia students will walk into a big surprise when they step into their school Monday morning.