School District of Philadelphia adds 6 half days to calendar for teacher professional development
The School District of Philadelphia is adding six half days for teacher professional development to the calendar, leading to frustration and confusion among parents.
The School District of Philadelphia is adding six half days for teacher professional development to the calendar, leading to frustration and confusion among parents.
Health department urges School District of Philadelphia to ramp up testing
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is urging the School District of Philadelphia to drastically ramp up covid testing of unvaccinated students.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is urging the School District of Philadelphia to drastically ramp up covid testing of unvaccinated students.
Philadelphia School Board to vote on plan to dismiss students early every other Friday
Some Philly parents were left blindsided over a proposed plan that could let their kids out of school early every other Friday for the rest of the year.
Some Philly parents were left blindsided over a proposed plan that could let their kids out of school early every other Friday for the rest of the year.
Overflowing trash, sidewalk sewage an issue at Philadelphia school
Raw sewage at one Philadelphia school and overflowing trash dumpsters at several schools is a health issue for students as well as the neighborhoods.
Raw sewage at one Philadelphia school and overflowing trash dumpsters at several schools is a health issue for students as well as the neighborhoods.
Dr. Ala Stanford pushes to get School District of Philadelphia workers vaccinated against COVID-19
A high-profile doctor who founded a health group that has vaccinated widely in Philadelphia is working with city schools to ease vaccine hesitancy.
A high-profile doctor who founded a health group that has vaccinated widely in Philadelphia is working with city schools to ease vaccine hesitancy.
Philly school district doubles monetary incentive for families to drive students to school
The School District of Philadelphia is increasing its monetary incentive for families to drive their children to and from school in an effort to ease the blow of a district-wide bus driver shortage.
The School District of Philadelphia is increasing its monetary incentive for families to drive their children to and from school in an effort to ease the blow of a district-wide bus driver shortage.
Emlen Elementary School in East Mount Airy closes temporarily due to multiple COVID cases
The entire school will be deep cleaned and disinfected before it is reopened for students and staff on Friday, 9/24.
The entire school will be deep cleaned and disinfected before it is reopened for students and staff on Friday, 9/24.
Uncertainty lingers a week after Philadelphia schools open
A week after Philadelphia school students started classes the School District of Philadelphia reports there are no major COVID outbreaks in city schools.
A week after Philadelphia school students started classes the School District of Philadelphia reports there are no major COVID outbreaks in city schools.
Philadelphia schools switch to remote learning Friday due to flooding
Due to flooded roads and other impacts from Wednesday's storms, Philadelphia school buildings will be closed Friday and students will participate in remote learning.
Due to flooded roads and other impacts from Wednesday's storms, Philadelphia school buildings will be closed Friday and students will participate in remote learning.
Philadelphia students excited to head back to the classroom as parents express concern
Students in the School District of Philadelphia are excited to get back to the classroom, while parents worry over COVID-19.
Students in the School District of Philadelphia are excited to get back to the classroom, while parents worry over COVID-19.
SLA Beeber students revert to virtual learning as building improvements continue
Students in fifth through 12th grades at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber campus will revert to all-virtual learning beginning August 31st, due to asbestos cleanup, officials said.
Students in fifth through 12th grades at Science Leadership Academy at Beeber campus will revert to all-virtual learning beginning August 31st, due to asbestos cleanup, officials said.
Teachers at Masterman in Philadelphia protest over asbestos concerns
Teachers at Masterman in Philadelphia protested Thursday over asbestos concerns. They don’t want to be inside the building until the district says it’s safe to do so. Superintendent Dr. William Hite however maintains the building is safe.
Teachers at Masterman in Philadelphia protested Thursday over asbestos concerns. They don’t want to be inside the building until the district says it’s safe to do so. Superintendent Dr. William Hite however maintains the building is safe.
Philadelphia School Board votes to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for teachers, staff
The Philadelphia School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to mandate that its 20,000 teachers and staff members be vaccinated against COVID-19, but details of when the mandate would go into place are still being worked out, school district officials said.
The Philadelphia School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to mandate that its 20,000 teachers and staff members be vaccinated against COVID-19, but details of when the mandate would go into place are still being worked out, school district officials said.
Philadelphia public school teachers prepare for upcoming school year
Teachers and staff at one South Philadelphia elementary school say they are optimistic about the classroom comeback but say safety is at the forefront of their minds ahead of the first day of school.
Teachers and staff at one South Philadelphia elementary school say they are optimistic about the classroom comeback but say safety is at the forefront of their minds ahead of the first day of school.
School District of Philadelphia Board of Education to hold meeting over proposed vaccine mandate
As early as next week, vaccines may no longer be a choice for district staff. The school board will vote Tuesday on a mandate that would require COVID-19 vaccines for all district employees.
As early as next week, vaccines may no longer be a choice for district staff. The school board will vote Tuesday on a mandate that would require COVID-19 vaccines for all district employees.
As school approaches, fewer local students choose to repeat a school grade
Despite Act 66, fewer local students choose to repeat a school grade.
Despite Act 66, fewer local students choose to repeat a school grade.
School District of Philadelphia leaders discuss mental health support for students
Students in Philadelphia are not only dealing with the trauma of the pandemic but also the ongoing gun violence in the city. This fall the School District of Philadelphia will be offering mental health support.
Students in Philadelphia are not only dealing with the trauma of the pandemic but also the ongoing gun violence in the city. This fall the School District of Philadelphia will be offering mental health support.
School District of Philadelphia will require teachers, students to wear masks in the fall
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said masks will be required for teachers and students in the fall as the city tries to restart full in-person learning amid changing variables in the coronavirus pandemic.
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said masks will be required for teachers and students in the fall as the city tries to restart full in-person learning amid changing variables in the coronavirus pandemic.
Philadelphia schools adopt 'sanctuary' immigration policy
School Board Vice President Leticia Egea-Hinton said the resolution was a critical step in “making sure that all Philadelphia public schools are havens for immigrant students and their families.”
School Board Vice President Leticia Egea-Hinton said the resolution was a critical step in “making sure that all Philadelphia public schools are havens for immigrant students and their families.”
School District of Philadelphia exploring changes to bell schedule, superintendent says
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said it is exploring adjustments to next year's bell schedule that would narrow start times across the district and help improve bus routes to and from school.
The School District of Philadelphia on Thursday said it is exploring adjustments to next year's bell schedule that would narrow start times across the district and help improve bus routes to and from school.