
Philly teachers defy demands to return to buildings, plan Monday protests
The city’s teachers union has told teachers not to return to classrooms on Monday. The district says teachers could face discipline.
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Calls grow for US to rely on rapid tests to fight pandemic
Some experts see an opportunity to refocus U.S. testing less on medical precision than on mass screening that they believe could save hundreds of thousands of lives.
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Biden’s dilemma in virus aid fight: Go big or go bipartisan
For Biden, working with Republicans is as much a point of personal pride as it is good politics.
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Why 2 of 3 people who’ve gotten the COVID vaccine so far in Philly are women
Because of the priority schedule for early eligibility, the gender imbalance is likely to continue for a while.
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Philly’s youngest students are suffering the most academically, new data shows
The data compares test scores from before the pandemic to test scores from early fall. And it paints a troubling picture for kids in early grades.
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Pa. coronavirus update: More vaccines on the way, says state health official
Some counties received less vaccine, but Mauldin says state officials have to distribute equitably.
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Stay home on Monday, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers urges its members
The union continues to maintain school district buildings are unsafe for occupancy given COVID-19 concerns. A mediator in the matter was named Friday.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Govs. Murphy, Cuomo call for coronavirus aid based on state’s needs
New Jersey and New York were among the first states to report coronavirus cases in the spring when the pandemic surged in the Northeast.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers advance $912M pandemic relief bill
The money will go to aid hospitality-related businesses hit hard by the coronavirus, private schools and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills.
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US employers add just 49K jobs as unemployment falls to 6.3%
Friday's figures reflect a faltering job market, slowed by a pandemic that is still causing consumers to avoid traveling, shopping and dining out.
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In race for COVID-19 vaccinations, older residents in rural Pa. face tough obstacles
Despite being among the most at risk, some lack transportation, access to chain pharmacies, and internet connections to get vaccine appointments.
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Autism advocacy groups urge vaccine priority as caregivers worry
Caregivers must take steps to make sure those with limited communication and social skills stay safe because other conditions put them at higher risk.
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Listen 1:21Kenney administration officials have been declining to answer questions, citing the ongoing inspector general investigation. It’s not a valid excuse, the IG’s office said.
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‘Bored this whole school year’: Philly students reflect on 11 months online
Philly high school students have settled into a school year on track to be held entirely online. Meeting up after class IRL is out. Making new friends via IG is in.
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Listen 5:21J&J asks US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine
J&J’s vaccine was safe and offered strong protection against moderate to severe COVID-19, according to preliminary results from a massive international study.
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