School District of Philadelphia facing teacher shortage as students prepare to go back to school
The School District of Philadelphia is dealing with hundreds of open teaching spots that still need to be filled and the start of the school year is a week away.
The School District of Philadelphia is dealing with hundreds of open teaching spots that still need to be filled and the start of the school year is a week away.
Philly schools face teacher shortage as kids prepare to head back
The School District of Philadelphia is dealing with hundreds of open teaching spots that still need to be filled and the start of the school year is a week away.
The School District of Philadelphia is dealing with hundreds of open teaching spots that still need to be filled and the start of the school year is a week away.
Philly school district will pay parents to drive their kids to school to combat bus driver shortage
Parents and guardians of students in the Philadelphia school district can be paid to drive their kids to school amid a bus driver shortage impacting the city.
Parents and guardians of students in the Philadelphia school district can be paid to drive their kids to school amid a bus driver shortage impacting the city.
SW Philadelphia back to school event teaches kids life skills through fun activities
September 5th and back to school is only two weeks away and community members are doing their part to make sure students have everything they need to return to learning in a safe environment.
September 5th and back to school is only two weeks away and community members are doing their part to make sure students have everything they need to return to learning in a safe environment.
SW Philly back to school event teaches kids through fun activities
Back to school is only two weeks away and community members are doing their part to make sure students have everything they need to return to learning in a safe environment.
Back to school is only two weeks away and community members are doing their part to make sure students have everything they need to return to learning in a safe environment.
Philly school district hosts back-to-school tour
The School District of Philadelphia hosted its 4th annual Back-To-School tour, giving away backpacks filled with school supplies, so families have what they need for students.
The School District of Philadelphia hosted its 4th annual Back-To-School tour, giving away backpacks filled with school supplies, so families have what they need for students.
Authorities charge 5 in probe of child sexual abuse
A Pennsylvania grand jury investigating child sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses has charged another five people with raping or molesting children as young as 4.
A Pennsylvania grand jury investigating child sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses has charged another five people with raping or molesting children as young as 4.
Parents, students push for answers on asbestos closure of Frankford High School
Frankford High School closed in early March due to asbestos, and district leaders are still unsure if it will reopen in time for the upcoming school year.
Frankford High School closed in early March due to asbestos, and district leaders are still unsure if it will reopen in time for the upcoming school year.
Philadelphia teachers, officials press Pa. legislature on funding for school building improvements
Philadelphia teachers are once again calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to do something to help fix, repair and update aging buildings in the district. Legislation is working its way through the house, but teachers say funding is needed now.
Philadelphia teachers are once again calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to do something to help fix, repair and update aging buildings in the district. Legislation is working its way through the house, but teachers say funding is needed now.
Philly teachers press legislature on funding for school improvements
Philadelphia teachers are once again calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to do something to help fix, repair and update aging buildings in the district.
Philadelphia teachers are once again calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to do something to help fix, repair and update aging buildings in the district.
Philly families cope with last-minute changes as students take virtual classes, due to poor air quality
The air is still hazardous for groups of people like the elderly, kids and people with respiratory issues. The air quality alert with warmer temperatures was enough to cause Philadelphia schools to go virtual.
The air is still hazardous for groups of people like the elderly, kids and people with respiratory issues. The air quality alert with warmer temperatures was enough to cause Philadelphia schools to go virtual.
Philly families adjust to changing school schedule
The air is still hazardous for groups of people like the elderly, kids and people with respiratory issues. The air quality alert with warmer temperatures was enough to cause Philadelphia schools to go virtual.
The air is still hazardous for groups of people like the elderly, kids and people with respiratory issues. The air quality alert with warmer temperatures was enough to cause Philadelphia schools to go virtual.
Philadelphia school students will learn virtually Friday due to poor air quality
Philadelphia school students will learn remotely on Friday due to ongoing poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires, school leaders announced.
Philadelphia school students will learn remotely on Friday due to ongoing poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires, school leaders announced.
Philly schools all-virtual Friday due to poor air quality
Philadelphia school students will learn remotely on Friday due to ongoing poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires, school leaders announced.
Philadelphia school students will learn remotely on Friday due to ongoing poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires, school leaders announced.
Philadelphia teachers leaving classrooms at highest rate in Pennsylvania, study shows
Philadelphia school teachers are leaving the profession at the highest rate in Pennsylvania, according to a new study by Penn State University.
Philadelphia school teachers are leaving the profession at the highest rate in Pennsylvania, according to a new study by Penn State University.
Parents scramble to adjust as Philly schools dismiss early due to heat as district plans year-round school
Friday’s extreme heat caused a long list of schools in the School District of Philadelphia to dismiss early, leaving parents to make last-minute changes to schedules.
Friday’s extreme heat caused a long list of schools in the School District of Philadelphia to dismiss early, leaving parents to make last-minute changes to schedules.
Parents scramble as Philly students dismiss early due to heat
Friday’s extreme heat caused a long list of schools in the School District of Philadelphia to dismiss early, leaving parents to make last-minute changes to schedules.
Friday’s extreme heat caused a long list of schools in the School District of Philadelphia to dismiss early, leaving parents to make last-minute changes to schedules.
Parents scramble to adjust plans for Philly students dismissed early due to heat
Friday’s extreme heat caused a long list of schools in the School District of Philadelphia to dismiss early, leaving parents to make last-minute changes to schedules.
Friday’s extreme heat caused a long list of schools in the School District of Philadelphia to dismiss early, leaving parents to make last-minute changes to schedules.
Nearly 100 Philadelphia schools to dismiss early Friday due to excessive heat
Dozens of Philadelphia public schools that aren't equipped with air conditioning or have inadequate units will hold a 2-hour early dismissal Friday due to forecast extreme heat.
Dozens of Philadelphia public schools that aren't equipped with air conditioning or have inadequate units will hold a 2-hour early dismissal Friday due to forecast extreme heat.
Student, staff safety tops Philadelphia superintendent's 5-year plan
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said safety for students and staff tops his 5-year plan. Heading into his second year as the leader of Philadelphia schools, Watlington called beating back rampant gun violence that often times afflicts school-aged teens "a shared responsibility."
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said safety for students and staff tops his 5-year plan. Heading into his second year as the leader of Philadelphia schools, Watlington called beating back rampant gun violence that often times afflicts school-aged teens "a shared responsibility."