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."
School District of Philadelphia vows to increase asbestos inspections at school buildings
The School District of Philadelphia argues, in the wake of recent closures of city schools due to asbestos, it’s focused on the problem and inspecting school buildings.
The School District of Philadelphia argues, in the wake of recent closures of city schools due to asbestos, it’s focused on the problem and inspecting school buildings.
Families voice concerns about asbestos in Philadelphia schools: 'It's scary'
Family members of Philadelphia school students voiced their concerns about the ongoing asbestos problem in city schools that continues to disrupt education.
Family members of Philadelphia school students voiced their concerns about the ongoing asbestos problem in city schools that continues to disrupt education.
C.W. Henry School shifting to virtual learning for 2 weeks after finding asbestos in building
The School District of Philadelphia announced the presence of asbestos in the C.W. Henry School in West Mount Airy, which is shifting to virtual learning for all students for the next two weeks.
The School District of Philadelphia announced the presence of asbestos in the C.W. Henry School in West Mount Airy, which is shifting to virtual learning for all students for the next two weeks.
Philadelphia offering variety of safe, summer programs to keep kids engaged and active
The School District of Philadelphia and other city departments are gearing up for summer and they want to get the word out on programs that will be available for kids and teens.
The School District of Philadelphia and other city departments are gearing up for summer and they want to get the word out on programs that will be available for kids and teens.
Philly offers safe, summer programs
The School District of Philadelphia and other city departments are gearing up for summer and they want to get the word out on programs that will be available for kids and teens.
The School District of Philadelphia and other city departments are gearing up for summer and they want to get the word out on programs that will be available for kids and teens.
2 Philadelphia schools close, due to asbestos, school district officials say
Mitchell Elementary, in Southwest Philly, and Frankford High School, in Frankford, are closing, due to asbestos found.
Mitchell Elementary, in Southwest Philly, and Frankford High School, in Frankford, are closing, due to asbestos found.
Mitchell School closing for the year due to asbestos; Frankford High closing 1 week for inspections
Two different school buildings in the School District of Philadelphia are closing, one temporarily and one for the rest of the school year, according to school officials.
Two different school buildings in the School District of Philadelphia are closing, one temporarily and one for the rest of the school year, according to school officials.
Mitchell School closing for the year due to asbestos; Frankford High closing 1 week for inspections
Two different school buildings in the School District of Philadelphia are closing, one temporarily and one for the rest of the school year, according to school officials.
Two different school buildings in the School District of Philadelphia are closing, one temporarily and one for the rest of the school year, according to school officials.
Students, faculty protest possible budget and staffing cuts at Philadelphia magnet schools
Hundreds of students and teachers from Philadelphia magnet schools gathered Thursday at the district headquarters to protest possible budget and staffing cuts.
Hundreds of students and teachers from Philadelphia magnet schools gathered Thursday at the district headquarters to protest possible budget and staffing cuts.
Simon Gratz High School reopened Thursday after asbestos forced its closure
In a letter to families, Mastery Charter Schools CEO Scott Gordon said, "all findings that needed to be remediated in order for the school to reopen are now complete" and added that air quality samples came back negative for asbestos.
In a letter to families, Mastery Charter Schools CEO Scott Gordon said, "all findings that needed to be remediated in order for the school to reopen are now complete" and added that air quality samples came back negative for asbestos.
Leaders stump for funding to address ongoing asbestos problem in Philadelphia public schools
State and local leaders gathered Monday to address a growing asbestos problem that's caused Philadelphia public schools to abruptly close and forced students to learn remotely.
State and local leaders gathered Monday to address a growing asbestos problem that's caused Philadelphia public schools to abruptly close and forced students to learn remotely.
Simon Gratz High School set to reopen Tuesday pending asbestos inspection outcome
School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided an inspection of the facility meets district approval.
School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided an inspection of the facility meets district approval.