Kenney says teachers are not required to return to schools during review of COVID-19 protocols

Philadelphia teachers are no longer required to return to school buildings on Monday as a third-party review of the district's COVID-19 safety protocols remains in mediation, Mayor Kenney decided late Sunday.

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers tells members not to report to school buildings Monday

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has told their members not to report to school buildings on Monday due to COVID-19 related safety concerns, officials tell FOX 29.

Philadelphia teachers union calls for third-party decision on district's COVID-19 safety protocols

As the School District of Philadelphia prepares to welcome a limited number of students back inside classrooms later this month, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has called on a third party to review health and safety measures taken by the district. 

Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action

The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.

City of San Francisco sues its own school district to force classrooms to open

San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.

School District of Philadelphia install window fans to help improve air flow

Some teachers and students will be heading back to school soon in the School District of Philadelphia, but some are concerned about the district's plan to use window fans in schools with broken HVAC systems. 

Archdiocese of Philadelphia parish, regional elementary schools delayed 2 hours Wednesday

Archdiocesan high schools in Philadelphia will hold virtual classes Wednesday, while parish and regional elementary schools in the city will be delayed two hours as cleanup continues from the storm.

School District of Philadelphia to hold virtual classes Tuesday morning as nor’easter impacts the area

The School District of Philadelphia announced virtual classes will be held with teacher-led instruction Tuesday morning and asynchronous independent tasks assigned by the teacher in the afternoon.

Philadelphia School District plans to restart limited hybrid learning on Feb. 22

The Philadelphia School District will begin welcoming a limited number of students back into the classroom on Feb. 22, Superintendent William Hite announced on Wednesday. 

Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders

After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.

COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests

The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.