Mask Mandate: Philadelphia and N.J. schools move to make masks optional
This school week will feel a lot more normal for many students and staff across the region as New Jersey and Philadelphia schools move to make masks for students optional.
This school week will feel a lot more normal for many students and staff across the region as New Jersey and Philadelphia schools move to make masks for students optional.
School District of Philadelphia plans to drop mask mandate on March 9
The School District of Philadelphia plans to make masks optional for students and faculty next week after the city dropped its indoor mask mandate on Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia plans to make masks optional for students and faculty next week after the city dropped its indoor mask mandate on Wednesday.
School District of Philadelphia's new mask mandate goes into effect Monday
Another new mask mandate is in place and goes into effect Monday morning for the School District of Philadelphia.
Another new mask mandate is in place and goes into effect Monday morning for the School District of Philadelphia.
Cloth masks alone are no longer allowed in Philadelphia public schools
The School District of Philadelphia has updated its mask protocol for students and staff, stating that cloth masks alone are no longer considered to be effective protection against the spread of COVID-19.
The School District of Philadelphia has updated its mask protocol for students and staff, stating that cloth masks alone are no longer considered to be effective protection against the spread of COVID-19.
COVID vaccines to be more widely available across Philly schools, officials announce
Students in Philadelphia schools will find COVID vaccines more available across Philadelphia, with the help of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, School District of Philadelphia officials announced.
Students in Philadelphia schools will find COVID vaccines more available across Philadelphia, with the help of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, School District of Philadelphia officials announced.
More Philadelphia schools move to remote learning due to COVID staffing issues
Over a dozen Philadelphia public schools moved to remote learning this week as an avalanche of COVID-19 cases continues to put a strain on the city's education system.
Over a dozen Philadelphia public schools moved to remote learning this week as an avalanche of COVID-19 cases continues to put a strain on the city's education system.
Philadelphia families grapple with unpredictable school schedule amid COVID spike
School schedules have become unpredictable for Philadelphia students as the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases has forced the district to jostle schools between in-person and remote learning.
School schedules have become unpredictable for Philadelphia students as the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases has forced the district to jostle schools between in-person and remote learning.
Dozens of Philadelphia schools move virtual next week as COVID staffing issues persist
The School District of Philadelphia on Sunday announced that dozens of schools will move to virtual learning for the second week of the new year as educators continue to grapple with the virus-related staffing issues.
The School District of Philadelphia on Sunday announced that dozens of schools will move to virtual learning for the second week of the new year as educators continue to grapple with the virus-related staffing issues.
School District of Philadelphia schools shift to virtual learning Friday due to snowy forecast
All School District of Philadelphia schools will be shifting to virtual learning for the day Friday due to winter weather that is forecasted to bring up to four inches of snow to the area overnight.
All School District of Philadelphia schools will be shifting to virtual learning for the day Friday due to winter weather that is forecasted to bring up to four inches of snow to the area overnight.
'Simply obscene': Philadelphia teachers union rebukes district as more schools move remote
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on Tuesday rebuked the School District of Philadelphia's "outrageous eleventh-hour plan" to move over 80 schools to remote learning for the first week of 2022 amid staffing shortages worsened by the omicron surge.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on Tuesday rebuked the School District of Philadelphia's "outrageous eleventh-hour plan" to move over 80 schools to remote learning for the first week of 2022 amid staffing shortages worsened by the omicron surge.
New Philadelphia schools added to remote-only status for first week of January 2022
The School District of Philadelphia have switched 92 schools to virtual learning for the remainder of the first week of January 2022, district officials announced.
The School District of Philadelphia have switched 92 schools to virtual learning for the remainder of the first week of January 2022, district officials announced.
Some Philadelphia School District parents concerned as deadline for school selection application nears
The deadline is approaching for Philadelphia School District families who want their child to apply to attend a magnet school and a new system has some parents concerned.
The deadline is approaching for Philadelphia School District families who want their child to apply to attend a magnet school and a new system has some parents concerned.
Philly Charter School competing to be best mock trial team in the world
Students at the Mathematics Civics and Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia make up one of the best mock trial teams, not just in the country, but the entire world.
Students at the Mathematics Civics and Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia make up one of the best mock trial teams, not just in the country, but the entire world.
Philadelphia city officials discuss urgency of school and student safety
As violence continues to ravage Philadelphia, city officials have plans to meet Monday to discuss student and school safety.
As violence continues to ravage Philadelphia, city officials have plans to meet Monday to discuss student and school safety.
Vaccine required for School District of Philadelphia students participating in interscholastic sports
The School District of Philadelphia announced Friday that students participating in interscholastic sports for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The School District of Philadelphia announced Friday that students participating in interscholastic sports for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Philadelphia public schools to remain open if SEPTA workers strike
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said all schools will remain open for in-person learning if transit workers do not reach a new contract with SEPTA and go on strike.
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said all schools will remain open for in-person learning if transit workers do not reach a new contract with SEPTA and go on strike.
School District of Philadelphia announces program to keep students safer to and from school
School District of Philadelphia leaders announce program designed to keep students safer as they come and go from school buildings.
School District of Philadelphia leaders announce program designed to keep students safer as they come and go from school buildings.
School District of Philadelphia braces for SEPTA strike
The School District of Philadelphia is preparing for the event of a SEPTA strike if workers and leaders can't reach an agreement on a new contract.
The School District of Philadelphia is preparing for the event of a SEPTA strike if workers and leaders can't reach an agreement on a new contract.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite will not seek contract renewal
Hite will remain in his role until the end of his contract, which is set to expire on Aug. 31, 2022.
Hite will remain in his role until the end of his contract, which is set to expire on Aug. 31, 2022.
Parents furious after breakfast, lunch not provided at Southwest Philly school due to staff issue
In a letter, the school explains food service staff did not report to Mitchell to serve breakfast or lunch. Monica Lewis with the School District of Philadelphia says food in fact was on site but no one was there to distribute it.
In a letter, the school explains food service staff did not report to Mitchell to serve breakfast or lunch. Monica Lewis with the School District of Philadelphia says food in fact was on site but no one was there to distribute it.