Avi Wolfman-Arent

Pennsylvania’s largest school district will be 100% virtual through at least mid-November. Families and teachers hope it goes better than the spring.

New Foundations Charter School said it was just following standard policy. Some families say the school should have been more flexible.

Pa.’s eviction moratorium is expiring, and educators worry about students expected to learn from home while experiencing homelessness.

Federal, state and local officials framed the announcement as a step in Philadelphia’s effort to stem a rising tide of gun violence and homicides.

The Catholic League joins Philadelphia’s Public League in opting out of the fall 2020 sports season.

It takes years for science to migrate into real-life practice. Today, educators are trying to make real-time sense of a disease scientists are learning about on the fly.

The 31 “Access Centers” are supposed to be safe, supervised space where students can complete their online assignments while parents are at work.

An investigation found that the School District of Philadelphia cut corners on a flagship construction project at one of its high schools.

Advocates say Comcast isn’t doing enough to ensure students have needed internet access. But the company claims it has stepped up during the pandemic.

Public schools may be having second thoughts, but Philly’s private schools say they’re ready to open the doors this fall.

The city’s Board of Education approved a revised version of the district’s reopening plan, the highlight of which was a commitment to all-virtual learning through November 17.

After a flood of parent and staff outrage, Philadelphia public schools now plan to open the year 100% online. The plan is still subject to board approval.