Did COVID closures cause a public school exodus? Here’s what the numbers say

This week, more than 100 district schools were virtual because of staffing shortages during the omicron surge. Next week, just eight are on the list.

A spike in COVID cases has led to staffing challenges at district schools. Dozens will be virtual until at least Friday.

The president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says schools should have N95 masks, good ventilation, and more COVID-19 testing.