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.
100 Philadelphia schools will dismiss early Tuesday, Wednesday due to forecasted heat, district says
Just one day into the new academic year, the School District of Philadelphia announced early dismissals for 100 schools with insufficient cooling systems due to forecasted heat.
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.
Philadelphia school workers reach deal with School District of Philadelphia
A strike by service employees within the School District of Philadelphia has been averted as a deal has tentatively been reached.
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.
Philadelphia schools show strong staffing levels despite national teacher shortage
School officials in Philadelphia don't expect the district to be greatly impacted by a national shortage of teachers due to strong staffing levels.
Parents, educators concerned for safety of Philadelphia students amid rising gun violence
As students prepare to head back to the classrooms, parents and educators worry about school safety amid Philadelphia's worsening gun violence crisis.
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.
Parents argue against Philadelphia school district's mask guidance at public meeting
Several parents of Philadelphia school children spoke out against the district's mask guidance for the upcoming school year during a public meeting.
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.
Officials announce $1M in funding for cameras near Philly schools impacted by gun violence
Philadelphia leaders on Monday announced funding to install 100 security cameras near public schools impacted by gun violence, according to a press release.
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.
School District of Philadelphia to screen students for weapons at middle schools
School District of Philadelphia officials say they will soon begin screening students at the city's middle schools for weapons in response to an increase in gun violence in the community and across the country.
Philadelphia students start GoFundMe to buy teacher new shoes, raise $3K
Students at the Tech Freire Charter School in North Philadelphia raised over $3,000 to get their teacher a new pair of shoes after starting a GoFundMe page as part of an April Fool's joke.