Education

Unions are going to want a say in when it is safe to reopen schools and under what conditions. And Hite also speaks to the issue of grading.

The Philadelphia School Board renewed three charters, authorized classroom upgrades and moved to protect transgender students online.

The School District of Philadelphia’s budget reflects just about every corner of the economy. And their projections show the widespread impact of COVID-19.

The controversy has erupted on the eve of the Board of Education’s planned vote whether to approve the move.

Mayor Kenney will also present his revised budget proposal. Members of the public can register to speak at the virtual hearing.

The money helps centers continue to pay staff so they will be prepared to reopen. But it also pays for other needs, such as activity packets for children.

Reopening schools is considered key to getting the economy moving again. But some education officials say opening schools quickly would bring major risk and little reward.

Lauren Ballester is among the thousands of Pa. teachers trying to figure out online education. Her first week was an adventure of emotions.

In a grim and eye-opening budget meeting, district officials laid out the math facing Philly schools as COVID-19 ravages the nation’s economy.

Before the coronavirus pandemic, critics told Spotlight PA the investment could face challenges because the building has struggled to attract tenants.

Starting this week, the School District of Philadelphia’s 49 meal sites will only be distributing student meals once a week on Thursday mornings.

There’s a plan to distribute WiFi hotspots, but it hasn’t happened yet.

Any grades students receive can only improve their overall grades. Students will effectively not be penalized if they don’t complete assignments.

Advocates worry that school districts will begin offering limited support to special education students. They’re especially worried about families waiving their rights.

“We put this off as long as we possibly could,” said Superintendent Hite, announcing the cancellations.