
Pennsylvania teachers union: Schools should require masks
The Pennsylvania State Education Association cited the threat of the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus, which is spiking infections and hospitalizations.
4 years ago
Bucks County changes school COVID-19 guidance again to recommend masking
The Bucks County Health Department said it was changing course because local hospitals said any pediatric COVID-19 cases could stress the system.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania to offer weekly COVID-19 testing for schools
School districts will have to opt in, and parents must give consent to the weekly classroom testing.
4 years ago
Norristown now requiring universal masking in schools
The Montgomery County district is one of the latest to tweak its back-to-school plans, based on new recommendations from local and federal officials.
4 years ago
Vaccine mandate coming for Philly school staff? Teachers union pledges support
In a letter sent Monday, PFT union president Jerry Jordan says he supports a “negotiated” COVID-19 vaccine requirement for his members.
4 years ago
Back to School JAM offers summer fun along with vaccination opportunities
The event, a collaboration between the School District of Philadelphia and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is part of an effort to get kids over 12 ready for classes.
4 years ago
Philly schools commit to full return to classrooms, won’t mandate faculty vaccination
District leaders urged communities to be vaccinated before the school year starts as evidence emerges about the delta variant’s greater transmissibility.
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Tensions over COVID-19 school safety plans boil over in Bucks County
Central Bucks parents and pediatricians clashed Tuesday night over the school district’s plan not to require students, teachers, and staff to wear masks this fall.
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What’s at stake in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial race? Educators say teaching race, racism in schools
A coalition of Philadelphia educators and politicians are worried that a conservative governor, if elected, could pass anti-critical race theory legislation in Pennsylvania.
4 years ago
Pa. education leaders call on schools to boost teacher diversity with stimulus funds
Educators, administrators, and advocates across Pa. said districts need to use some of the $4.5 billion in stimulus funding for schools to recruit and retain teachers of color
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Pa. private schools saw enrollment dip during pandemic, despite in-person options
Area private schools swung open their doors last school year. But that didn’t draw droves of families, data shows.
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Philly schools finalize new bell schedule running counter to doctors; principals feel blindsided
Most high schools will start at 7:30 a.m., and middle schools and elementary schools will start at either 8:15 a.m. or 9 a.m — the opposite of what’s recommended.
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As CDC relaxes COVID rules, Philly schools double down on reopening plan
Philadelphia District and union officials voiced support for a full reopening under new CDC recommendations that distancing shouldn’t be a barrier for bringing students back.
4 years ago
New SEPTA cards for Philly students; district plan for fall yet to be finalized
The cards are free for students in 7th grade and up who take the trolley, bus, or subway to school, with a max of eight uses per day.
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New Pa. law allows students to repeat a grade, but the deadline to decide is one week away
All Pa. K-12 students now have the option to repeat a grade, but the deadline to apply is right around the corner and many families are unaware of the opportunity.
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