K-12

Watching the world come together gives me hope for the future, writes Mira Patel, a high school junior.

This week: PA schools announce closures through the academic year, Philadelphia budet cuts due to pandemic, changes to the NJ primary election.

Philadelphia is slowly moving school online. We spoke with families to hear about their hopes for this massive educational experiment.

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.

Wealthier districts have a "10-year head start" on devices, online access, and virtual curriculum.

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Keystone Crossroads reporter Avi Wolfman-Arent about how Philly schools are changing during COVID-19

Teachers and counselors asked to hold daily "office hours."

Prior to Monday’s announcement, Pennsylvania’s school-closure order extended through Monday, April 6.

Philly wants principals and staff to volunteer as part of a plan to hand out thousands of Chromebooks. Some say the plan jeopardizes their health.

With services to support the learning and development of special needs children on hiatus because of the coronavirus, families try to fill the void.

Board members read (and sang) all the written testimony submitted and allowed real-time public input.

When schools shuttered suddenly, teachers faced a question: What do I do now? Many of them got creative to stay in-sync with students.

Superintendent Hite will ask for Board of Education approval to buy 50,000 devices for Philly families that lack computers.

Philly says it’s moving toward online education as fast as it can — buying thousands of devices for students who need them.

We talk to Philadelphia School District Superintendent William Hite about how the district is supporting students and get tips for parents on coping during this trying time.