Mitchell Elementary students moved to different school after asbestos scare
Students are now attending in-person classes at McMichael Elementary in West Philadelphia.
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Students are now attending in-person classes at McMichael Elementary in West Philadelphia.
Philadelphia School District's summer program is for students from kindergarten to 12th grade. For the first time, drumline will be offered.
Howard Monroe reports.
Howard Monroe reports.
There will be fewer half days after parents complained about the early dismissals.
It was a proactive move to contain the spread of COVID-19, the flu and RSV cases after the holidays.
In "Focusing on the Future," Erica Mandell explains the total physical response method of teaching. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Vittoria Woodill reports.
According to recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation's Report Card, American students are falling behind.
The transition team, which included more than 100 Philadelphians from various backgrounds, presented its findings to the superintendent and the school board last week.
Watlington took over as chief of Philadelphia's schools, replacing William R. Hite Jr..
Jasmine Payoute reports.
Natasha Brown sat down with the superintendent Tony B. Watlington for an exclusive interview.
In a letter sent to families on Thursday, the district says it has revised its general COVID-19 protocol for the school year.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
In Dr. Lajara's new role, he oversees 17 schools, mostly in Northeast and West Philadelphia.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The agreement includes historic wage increases, millions of dollars poured into training, maintaining pension, health benefits, and protecting sick leave and paid vacations.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The Philadelphia School District has chosen not to renew its charter agreement with the company that operates the school.
The new contract includes wage increases and $2 million for training programs.
The new four-year contract was ratified by 32BJ SEIU membership in a vote on Saturday held at Benjamin Franklin High School.
