Philly teachers press legislature on funding for school improvements
Philadelphia teachers are once again calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to do something to help fix, repair and update aging buildings in the district.
Philly families cope with last-minute changes as students take virtual classes, due to poor air quality
The air is still hazardous for groups of people like the elderly, kids and people with respiratory issues. The air quality alert with warmer temperatures was enough to cause Philadelphia schools to go virtual.
Philly families adjust to changing school schedule
The air is still hazardous for groups of people like the elderly, kids and people with respiratory issues. The air quality alert with warmer temperatures was enough to cause Philadelphia schools to go virtual.
Philadelphia school students will learn virtually Friday due to poor air quality
Philadelphia school students will learn remotely on Friday due to ongoing poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires, school leaders announced.
Philly schools all-virtual Friday due to poor air quality
Philadelphia school students will learn remotely on Friday due to ongoing poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires, school leaders announced.
Philadelphia teachers leaving classrooms at highest rate in Pennsylvania, study shows
Philadelphia school teachers are leaving the profession at the highest rate in Pennsylvania, according to a new study by Penn State University.
Parents scramble to adjust as Philly schools dismiss early due to heat as district plans year-round school
Friday’s extreme heat caused a long list of schools in the School District of Philadelphia to dismiss early, leaving parents to make last-minute changes to schedules.
Parents scramble as Philly students dismiss early due to heat
Friday’s extreme heat caused a long list of schools in the School District of Philadelphia to dismiss early, leaving parents to make last-minute changes to schedules.
Parents scramble to adjust plans for Philly students dismissed early due to heat
Friday’s extreme heat caused a long list of schools in the School District of Philadelphia to dismiss early, leaving parents to make last-minute changes to schedules.
Nearly 100 Philadelphia schools to dismiss early Friday due to excessive heat
Dozens of Philadelphia public schools that aren't equipped with air conditioning or have inadequate units will hold a 2-hour early dismissal Friday due to forecast extreme heat.
Student, staff safety tops Philadelphia superintendent's 5-year plan
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said safety for students and staff tops his 5-year plan. Heading into his second year as the leader of Philadelphia schools, Watlington called beating back rampant gun violence that often times afflicts school-aged teens "a shared responsibility."
School District of Philadelphia vows to increase asbestos inspections at school buildings
The School District of Philadelphia argues, in the wake of recent closures of city schools due to asbestos, it’s focused on the problem and inspecting school buildings.
Families voice concerns about asbestos in Philadelphia schools: 'It's scary'
Family members of Philadelphia school students voiced their concerns about the ongoing asbestos problem in city schools that continues to disrupt education.
C.W. Henry School shifting to virtual learning for 2 weeks after finding asbestos in building
The School District of Philadelphia announced the presence of asbestos in the C.W. Henry School in West Mount Airy, which is shifting to virtual learning for all students for the next two weeks.
Philadelphia offering variety of safe, summer programs to keep kids engaged and active
The School District of Philadelphia and other city departments are gearing up for summer and they want to get the word out on programs that will be available for kids and teens.
Philly offers safe, summer programs
The School District of Philadelphia and other city departments are gearing up for summer and they want to get the word out on programs that will be available for kids and teens.
2 Philadelphia schools close, due to asbestos, school district officials say
Mitchell Elementary, in Southwest Philly, and Frankford High School, in Frankford, are closing, due to asbestos found.
Mitchell School closing for the year due to asbestos; Frankford High closing 1 week for inspections
Two different school buildings in the School District of Philadelphia are closing, one temporarily and one for the rest of the school year, according to school officials.
Mitchell School closing for the year due to asbestos; Frankford High closing 1 week for inspections
Two different school buildings in the School District of Philadelphia are closing, one temporarily and one for the rest of the school year, according to school officials.
Students, faculty protest possible budget and staffing cuts at Philadelphia magnet schools
Hundreds of students and teachers from Philadelphia magnet schools gathered Thursday at the district headquarters to protest possible budget and staffing cuts.