Philly schools avoid budget cuts despite COVID-19 economic pain

The plan aims to be a five-year roadmap to safer schools, higher student achievement, and cost-effective operations.

The district’s lawsuit argues the city doesn’t have the authority to close schools and that the law itself is vague and undeveloped.

The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on calendars for the next two school years at its February meeting. Parents and community members have until Dec. 14 to weigh in.