
K-12
School’s out, but students can still get free meals in Delaware
Schools across Delaware are providing lunch and breakfast five days a week until further notice. Wilmington is giving out meals at community centers.
5 years ago
Where Philly kids can find free meals during coronavirus school closures
The School District of Philadelphia and many others are distributing free meals during the coronavirus outbreak. Learn more here.
5 years ago
Parent guide: Resources to keep kids busy (and learning!) during Philly’s COVID shutdown
From TV to podcasts to online quizzes.
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How three Pennsylvania teachers tackle remote learning in the time of coronavirus
Three Pennsylvania teachers practice community care, gratitude and mindfulness in the wake of coronavirus-related school closures.
5 years ago
Philly’s plan for displaced students falters due to push-back from rec center staff
According to the city, “unexpected staff shortages” prevented some of the 50 city rec centers from opening that had been planned as daytime activity hubs.
5 years ago
Schools across Pa. close due to coronavirus
Governor Wolf said that school districts will not be penalized if they cannot meet the state’s requirement to hold 180 instructional days this school year.
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Philly closes 63 schools due to Montco coronavirus emergency, lack of staff
Anticipating mass absences from teachers who live in Montgomery County, Philly school officials made a sudden move to close 63 schools Thursday night.
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Philly area school districts are closing to prepare for more coronavirus-related closures
Philly area districts are closing schools briefly to gear up for a scenario where schools are closed for a long time due to COVID-19.
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National anti-hunger campaign names Philly student a ‘Breakfast Hero’
The Paul Robeson High 10th grader was recognized for launching a new student-led program through Rebel Ventures, a nonprofit food business.
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Bucks County residents react to coronavirus school closures
Pennsylvania’s third-largest school district made an overnight decision to close five schools after a COVID-19 scare. It could be a taste of what’s to come.
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Central Bucks District closes five schools over coronavirus exposure
Coronavirus exposure closes five schools in the Central Bucks School District out of an “abundance of caution,” no cases in Pa. confirmed yet.
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Philly students shine at the Flower Show
Horticulture classes from Lincoln High made an urban garden, complete with a compost heap and worms. Art students also contributed.
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‘Friends’ of public education? Study examines ‘paradox’ behind Philly school fundraising groups
A new generation of fundraising groups has popped up in Philly’s gentrifying schools. A new study examines their impact.
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Big week ahead for participation in comprehensive planning
But public meetings will not include open forums to question District officials
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Cancer-stricken teacher settles with Philly school district for $850k
Lea DiRusso, 51, was diagnosed with mesothelioma last year. The veteran educator’s diagnosis set off a public firestorm over asbestos in schools.
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