'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. 

School District of Philadelphia will invest over $1M to improve student safety, Watlington says

On the heels of a deadly shooting near Roxborough High School and gunfire that injured four students, the School District of Philadelphia will promise over $1M in efforts to improve student safety.

Program helps students with disabilities secure a job post graduation

The Philadelphia School District has four offsite programs that help students with disabilities get jobs in the real world. Students can receive a wide range of lessons that prepare them for the job application process post graduation

Officials: 2 separate gun threats place 2 Philly schools in lockdowns; 2 students arrested

Philadelphia police officials say two separate schools within the School District of Philadelphia were placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon, due to issues with firearms.

Philadelphia superintendent announces findings after 100-day listening tour

The Philadelphia School District is implementing some major changes after the superintendent met with almost 3,000 families to gain a better understanding of students' needs in school.

School bus services cut for some Philadelphia archdiocese students

Just days before the new academic year, parents of students who attend Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools were enraged to learn that school bus services were cut for 7th and 8th grade students.

Nebinger School holds meet and greet celebration days ahead of first day

With kids heading back to school, one Philadelphia school worked to get students and parents excited for the upcoming year, holding a meet and greet ahead of the first day.

Future of 2 Philadelphia charter schools unclear, creating confusion for families

There is unwelcome information days before school is supposed to start, as a set of Philadelphia charter schools delay their opening and it isn’t clear when classes will begin at Universal Bluford or Universal Daroff.

School District of Philadelphia workers vote to authorize strike amid contract negotiations

Service employees within the School District of Philadelphia have voted to authorize a strike as union leaders say their safety demands have not been met by district officials. 

School District of Philadelphia releases COVID-19 protocols for upcoming school year

The School District of Philadelphia has announced the COVID-19 protocols for the school year, which include different tiers based on a student's COVID-19 status. All students will be required to wear a mask for the first 10 days of the school year before it becomes optional.

Hundreds attend Philadelphia school district's job fair

With weeks to spare until students head back to classrooms, the School District of Philadelphia held its first of two job fairs to fill support positions. 

School District of Philadelphia joins growing list of schools reimposing mask mandates

The School District of Philadelphia is joining a growing list of schools that will be reimposing mask mandates for students and staff amid growing case counts in the Delaware Valley.

Philadelphia school officials announce 'Mask-to-Stay' as an option to remain in class

The School District of Philadelphia announced a Mask-to-Stay option for individuals in the district who may have been exposed to COVID-19, but have no symptoms and wish to remain in their classroom environment.