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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 school approaches, 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.
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.
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 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.
Teachers, parents express frustration as Philly school officials propose new school start times
Teachers, students and families in the School District of Philadelphia thrown another curveball after a chaotic pandemic year, as they learn the district wants to change school start times in the fall, in some cases, by as much as two hours, according to the Philadelphia teachers union.
School District of Philadelphia plans to fully reopen for 2021-2022 academic year
The School District of Philadelphia is planning to welcome all students back to class for five days of in-person learning for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Philadelphia 6-9 grade students to begin hybrid learning on May 10
The School District of Philadelphia will complete its phased approach to partial in-person learning for some students by welcoming back 6-9 graders in less than two weeks, Superintendent Dr. William Hite said.
School District of Philadelphia expands mentoring program amid surging gun violence
Less than 24 hours after a triple shooting left a 6-year-old boy critically wounded, the School District of Philadelphia announced they are expanding their mentoring program.
23 remaining schools cleared for students to return, School District of Philadelphia officials say
Phase II of the School District of Philadelphia's Hybrid Learning Plan states students in grades three through five and students with complex needs in grades six through eight whose families choose the hybrid learning model will move to a mix of in-person and digital learning April 26th.
Philadelphia schools will begin hybrid model for grades 3-5 in April, district says
All Philadelphia public school students in grades 3-5 and students with learning disabilities in grades 6-8 can opt-in for two days of in-person instruction beginning April 6. Students who wish to return to class will be due back in school on April 26.
School District of Philadelphia announces 35 more schools to reopen March 22
Teachers of the schools to reopen will report to their respective classrooms to prepare for their first day March 17.
Mayfair Elementary temporarily closing due to multiple COVID-19 positive cases, officials say
Mayfair Elementary School will close temporarily from March 18 through April 1, due to multiple positive cases of COVID-19, officials announced Wednesday.
'Smooth start' returning to in-person learning for Philadelphia schools, Hite says
Overcoming a learning loss is how the School District of Philadelphia superintendent describes the time missed in the classrooms by students because of the pandemic. However, he also added it's been a smooth transition so far returning to in-person learning.