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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
School District of Philadelphia names Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. as next superintendent
Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. will be the next superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, officials announced Friday morning after narrowing their search down to three finalists.
Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. will be the next superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, officials announced Friday morning after narrowing their search down to three finalists.
New School District of Philadelphia superintendent to be announced Friday morning
The Philadelphia Board of Education will announce Friday which of its three finalists will be the next superintendent of Philadelphia's public schools.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will announce Friday which of its three finalists will be the next superintendent of Philadelphia's public schools.
2 boys damaged dozens of school buses at Philadelphia bus depot, officials say
Two boys are suspected of smashing windows and headlights on over two dozen school buses parked at a Philadelphia bus depot over the weekend, according to authorities.
Two boys are suspected of smashing windows and headlights on over two dozen school buses parked at a Philadelphia bus depot over the weekend, according to authorities.
Class dismissed: Schools battle staffing issues amid teacher shortage
The so-called ‘great resignation’ has left a lot of industries without proper staffing and the field of education has not been immune to shortages. While the pandemic has played a role, some believe the writing was on the blackboard before COVID-19.
The so-called ‘great resignation’ has left a lot of industries without proper staffing and the field of education has not been immune to shortages. While the pandemic has played a role, some believe the writing was on the blackboard before COVID-19.
Groups calls to add female candidate to list of 3 vying for Philadelphia school superintendent job
The search committee tasked with finding a new superintendent to lead Philadelphia public schools was unmoved by calls to include a woman in the list of final candidates.
The search committee tasked with finding a new superintendent to lead Philadelphia public schools was unmoved by calls to include a woman in the list of final candidates.
Philadelphia's public high schools will start at 9 a.m. in the fall, district says
High schools in the Philadelphia school district will start at 9 a.m. this fall as the next wave of changes that officials hope will improve transportation and education.
High schools in the Philadelphia school district will start at 9 a.m. this fall as the next wave of changes that officials hope will improve transportation and education.
Philadelphia Schools Superintendent search continues with Illinois educator meeting students
The second finalist for the job of Superintendent of Schools in Philadelphia, Krish Mohip, visited the city Tuesday and told students he’s up to the challenge.
The second finalist for the job of Superintendent of Schools in Philadelphia, Krish Mohip, visited the city Tuesday and told students he’s up to the challenge.
First of three candidates for Philadelphia Schools Superintendent meets with students, staff
Chief of Schools in Baltimore, John Davis, met with students and staff Monday. He is the first of three candidates for the School District of Philadelphia Superintendent.
Chief of Schools in Baltimore, John Davis, met with students and staff Monday. He is the first of three candidates for the School District of Philadelphia Superintendent.
School District of Philadelphia narrows superintendent search to 3 finalists
The search for a new School District of Philadelphia superintendent is now down to three finalists, according to district officials.
The search for a new School District of Philadelphia superintendent is now down to three finalists, according to district officials.
Philadelphia public schools to drop mask mandate on Wednesday
The School District of Philadelphia said it will move ahead with its plan to make masks optional for students and staff on Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia said it will move ahead with its plan to make masks optional for students and staff on Wednesday.