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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Project Career Launch: New program helps young adults with disabilities find a career path
Students with autism and other disabilities in the School District of Philadelphia may be eligible to apply for off-site school-to-work transition programs including Project Career Launch.
'This needs to end': Asbestos forces another Philadelphia school to abruptly close
A Philadelphia public school was forced to abruptly close due to asbestos for the second time in as many weeks, worsening concerns from parents and faculty about the safety and upkeep of city schools.
'We are global changers': Imhotep Institute Charter students solve real world problems with technology
Students at Imhotep Charter High School are changing lives through their stem program. Through the use of 3D printers, they are bringing clean water everywhere from Mississippi to Ghana.
Less than 40 students show up for school after parents reject alternate plan for Building 21
Fireworks flew at Strawberry Mansion High School as what was supposed to be an open house for parents and students to check out the school, quickly turned into a shouting match with parents demanding answers.
Philadelphia School District launches pilot program that teaches students different trades
The School District of Philadelphia is touting a new pilot program that teaches students different trades and puts them on the fast track to a full time apprenticeship.
Universal masking at Philadelphia public schools following students return after holiday break
Universal masking is back at Philadelphia public schools, and it was on full display walking down the hallways of GW Carver High School of Engineering and Science.
'We need teachers': Philadelphia school district starts hiring push for educators
The School District of Philadelphia has started its annual hiring push early this year to fill education and support positions as early as January.