School District Of Philadelphia Students To Return To Classroom At End Of November, Sources Say
Students in kindergarten through second grade will be the first to return to the classroom.
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Students in kindergarten through second grade will be the first to return to the classroom.
Officials are closely monitoring school districts around the tri-state area and around the country as many return to in-person learning.
On Friday, volunteers were working to ensure those children have the supplies they need to start the new school year.
According to the School District of Philadelphia, there is no shortage of laptops.
The School District of Philadelphia is working to identify any barriers that will prevent students from having a successful school year.
Pennsylvania's eviction moratorium due to the pandemic ends Monday.
The first phase will start with a maximum of 800 students and 31 sites.
The report released Wednesday said conditions at the school were "deplorable."
City officials are working with the school district to establish access centers to provide supervised connected spaces during the school day.
The challenge facing the district is providing adequate internet access to make sure all children have an equal opportunity to learn.
Eyewitness News has been told that pre-K enrollment up to this point is at 50%.
When Philadelphia schools reopen this fall, primary concerns will be dealing with COVID-19, asbestos and lead -- a triple threat that has everyone concerned.
The district's new K-12 Digital Academy is a 100% virtual learning program for parents not comfortable with sending their child back into school buildings.
The School District of Philadelphia announced Wednesday they will institute a hybrid learning system as part of their reopening plan for the fall.
You can watch the announcement live on our streaming channel CBSN Philly.
The school district is currently working to make sure schools and classrooms will have adequate ventilation, among other measures.
From an earthquake to a school shooting, and finishing senior year during a pandemic, Northeast High School student Kenny Kernizan has walked a unique journey.
Michael Woody is gaining recognition for perfect attendance during elementary and high school.
Students and parents wrote to CBS3 asking for help, hoping the graduates could wear their gowns during virtual ceremonies.
A virtual graduation for the Class of 2020 will be held next month.
Philadelphia high school seniors will get a virtual graduation next month but school district decisions leading up to the celebration are angering some families.
That's where students can get their Chromebooks repaired or replaced.
Starting on Monday, the School District of Philadelphia is starting a new era of online digital instruction, never tried in the district before.
Philadelphia school students will begin a new phase of online learning on Monday.
Superintendent Dr. William Hite is warning about budget troubles.
Philadelphia police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect who killed a cyclist on Lancaster Avenue, one of the most dangerous streets in the city.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The South Philadelphia bar was a haven for Chiefs fans in the Philly area for years.
Police say 44-year-old Rahman Rose entered a DMV in Wilmington, Delaware and shot and killed a state trooper.
Snow and ice are expected around the Philadelphia area Friday night into Saturday morning.
Philadelphia police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect who killed a cyclist on Lancaster Avenue, one of the most dangerous streets in the city.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The South Philadelphia bar was a haven for Chiefs fans in the Philly area for years.
Philadelphia police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect who killed a cyclist on Lancaster Avenue, one of the most dangerous streets in the city.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The group Homies Helping Homies prepped boxes of food and winter clothes for residents of the Point Breeze section of South Philly.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Police say 44-year-old Rahman Rose entered a DMV in Wilmington, Delaware and shot and killed a state trooper.
Portnoy said he plans to give Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook's family nearly $500,000.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Delaware State Police said Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook served since 2015.
A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
The South Philadelphia bar was a haven for Chiefs fans in the Philly area for years.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
Zack Baun, Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, Cam Jurgens and Quinyon Mitchell are the five Philadelphia players named to the initial 2026 Pro Bowl roster.
Nikita Grebenkin had a goal and an assist, Carl Grundstrom also scored, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A winter storm is bringing sleet and freezing rain to the Philadelphia area Friday night. Drivers and crews are preparing for dangerous conditions on the roads.
A winter mix will create dangerous travel conditions Friday night around the Philadelphia area. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
One day after Christmas, shops and malls in the Philadelphia area were crowded again, including with people making returns and exchanges.
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver who hit and killed beloved DJ June Rodriguez last weekend. The crash happened on Lancaster Avenue in Overbrook, one of the most dangerous stretches of road in the city, Liz Crawford reports.
Big Charlie's Saloon, a home away from home for Kansas City Chiefs fans in South Philadelphia, has closed following the death of owner Paul Staico.