Education

Gov. Tom Wolf’s idea relies on a hefty tax increase on high earners, which will be a nearly impossible sell to the legislature and many in the public.

We look at the Philadelphia School District's plan to reopen schools as disagreements between the district and teachers continue.

City councilmembers pressed School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite on issues of public trust during a hearing Wednesday.

The president spoke to CNN and a small group of socially distanced Americans about his coronavirus response.

The decision comes amid a dispute with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which opposes returning to buildings until all inoculated against COVID-19.

It appeared to conflict with Superintendent Hite’s statement this month that “disciplinary action will be taken” against teachers who don’t return to work in school buildings.

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The guidelines make key changes to early language, including a color-coded chart that divides school reopening options into 4 zones, based on levels of community transmission.

Last month, hate speech in a student group chat caused public outcry in this Montgomery County school district. Now, the district is working to manage the damage.

The White House drew criticism this week when it said schools would be considered opened if they teach in-person at least one day a week.

The superintendent argued that students need more academic and social support, citing data showing that younger kids aren’t making expected progress.

Camden School Superintendent Katrina McCombs was leaving Wiggins Elementary when she was ambushed by public school advocates protesting the closures on Wednesday.

A longtime community college professor and advocate, the first lady said people struggling to get by during the coronavirus economic slump need access to these schools.

The coalition argues that schools can be reopened safely this month, but teachers must heed the district’s call to return in order to begin that process.

Balancing students' needs against teacher COVID safety concerns.