Education
Coronavirus fallout could devastate Philly schools, cause billion-dollar deficit
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.
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Before the coronavirus pandemic, critics told Spotlight PA the investment could face challenges because the building has struggled to attract tenants.
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Philly student meals to be distributed Thursday mornings
Starting this week, the School District of Philadelphia’s 49 meal sites will only be distributing student meals once a week on Thursday mornings.
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Philly students without internet can do remote learning in parking lots, district says
There’s a plan to distribute WiFi hotspots, but it hasn’t happened yet.
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Philly students will not be penalized for absences or missed work during virtual school
Any grades students receive can only improve their overall grades. Students will effectively not be penalized if they don’t complete assignments.
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Special education during coronavirus: What should parents tolerate, demand?
Advocates worry that school districts will begin offering limited support to special education students. They’re especially worried about families waiving their rights.
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Listen 3:19‘Crushed’ and heartbroken, Philly high school seniors will miss graduation and prom
“We put this off as long as we possibly could,” said Superintendent Hite, announcing the cancellations.
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At Sayre High, pandemic puts the brakes on college aspirations
Counselors say the shutdown creates new challenges for students, especially for those who must overcome financial and social hurdles to succeed.
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Hite explains how online learning will work for Philly schools starting next week
The District is trying to plan a citywide virtual graduation, and maybe even a prom, the superintendent said.
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The losses are the result of a system-wide shutdown in response to the coronavirus outbreak and primarily account for refunded room and board payments.
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$95 million for Philly colleges: How much each school gets under the stimulus
A full 50% of the grant must directly help students.
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Temple University execs take 10% pay cut, ask faculty to give up raises
Philly’s largest college is bracing for financial chaos.
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Gimme structure: Why some Philly parents are eager for online learning to begin
Philadelphia is slowly moving school online. We spoke with families to hear about their hopes for this massive educational experiment.
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Listen 4:31Pa. closes schools for the rest of academic year, urges online learning
After closing down “indefinitely,” Pennsylvania has made it official: K-12 schools are closed for the rest of the academic year. Here’s what’s next.
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Online equity would require more than Chromebooks
Wealthier districts have a "10-year head start" on devices, online access, and virtual curriculum.
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