Philadelphia elementary school welcomes students back after being closed for asbestos concerns
Southwark School closed in late October over concerns about asbestos.
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Southwark School closed in late October over concerns about asbestos.
The Center for Black Educator Development conference focuses on issues including community engagement, stem instruction and mental health of students and teachers.
Jasmine Payoute tells us about the special ceremony held Thursday morning.
Reginald Streater joined CBS News Philadelphia on Wednesday morning to discuss what he wants to see from the city's next mayor to keep kids safe.
Superintendent Tony Watlington was a judge for the costume competition.
Clayton started her career in the district as a fourth-grade teacher before leading it for 11 years from 1982-1993.
Dozens of schools across the Philadelphia region, South Jersey and the Lehigh Valley are closing early due to the heat wave.
The Philadelphia School District will dismiss students early on Tuesday and Wednesday if they attend schools that do not have air conditioning.
School begins a week from Tuesday for Philadelphia public school students.
Philadelphia students return to classrooms on Sept. 5.
The board voted 8-1 on Thursday night to revoke the charter from Franklin Towne Charter High School.
The school district's bus tour gives families access to free resources before school starts in the fall.
The school district is hosting a bus tour to ensure all families are equipped with the information they need to have a successful year.
More than 14,000 young people across the city are enrolled in the summer enrichment classes taking place this week.
Two $25 million grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation will go toward SEPTA's trolley modernization project and the North Philadelphia School Zone Traffic Safety Project.
District officials said the decision to send students from 90 schools across the Philadelphia public school district home early due to the heat was out of an abundance of caution.
The Philadelphia Board of Education unanimously voted Thursday to approve a five-year strategic plan to improve the school district.
In anticipation of the potential for extreme heat Friday, the School District of Philadelphia will dismiss the school day two hours early at dozens of schools.
With temperatures forecasted to be above 90 degrees Friday, according to the National Weather Service, the School District of Philadelphia has decided to implement its "extreme heat protocol."
Multiple School District of Philadelphia buildings have been impacted by asbestos.
Parents and teachers will come together for a rally outside the school Wednesday afternoon
Madeleine Wright reports.
A group of Philadelphia teachers and parents delivered a petition to the district demanding transparency on asbestos issues.
Building 21, which recently reopened after asbestos remediation work, is closed after, the Philadelphia School District said.
On National Teacher Appreciation Day and every day these teachers say their pride and passion won't let up.
