Education

The school board will vote on the plan Thursday.

The appointment comes as the states' more than 600 school districts work through the COVID-19 outbreak, with many holding online-only or hybrid lessons.

Philadelphia’s teachers union is planning a possible strike vote this week, as negotiations have stalled nearly two months after the union’s contract expired.

Virtual learning has brought teachers into students' homes every day. But can that help them build relationships with students remotely?

Paul Robeson High School Principal Richard M. Gordon was recently named the National Association of Secondary School Principals 2021 National Principal of the Year.

In-person learning will not resume until after Oct. 27 at least. Eight coronavirus cases have been confirmed at the Center City school.

Currently, the district does not have a time frame for resuming face-to-face instruction for students in grades 3-10, and 11-12.

The school district’s reopening plan calls for students in pre-K to second grade to come back on Nov. 30, with other students to follow.

Eagles fans can go back to games at Lincoln Financial Field, with no more than 7,500 people in the stadium including players, fans, and staff.

As part of the settlement, state funding will more than double its current allocations for students who are low income, have disabilities or are English learners.

Hobson is the co-CEO of Ariel Investments and gave an undisclosed seed donation to fund the reconstruction of the dorm, along with the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation.

Despite the chaos and uncertainty, most parents opted to re-enroll their kids in public schools. Kindergarten, however, was a different story.

Students were surprised about the closure, and some are asking about meal plan refunds.

WCU President Christopher Fiorentino pointed to continuing spikes in COVID-19 cases across the country as one of the reasons behind the school’s decision.

On Tuesday, the city’s health department reported a “substantial increase” in daily case counts of COVID-19.