Simon Gratz High School to reopen Thursday after asbestos inspection
Mastery Charter Schools said Wednesday in a message sent to parents the inspection came back negative.
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Mastery Charter Schools said Wednesday in a message sent to parents the inspection came back negative.
Philadelphia police identified the student who died Monday as Neko Rivera, 15.
Officials say the damaged asbestos has been a problem for years and the issue has not been dealt with.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The discovery comes one week after exposed asbestos was found in the auditorium and stairwells at Building 21, a high school in West Oak Lane.
Students can still get lunch by stopping at Mastery Prep Elementary School.
Mayfair Elementary School is the only one in the School District of Philadelphia helping students explore vocational programs.
Wakisha Bailey reports in this latest Focusing on the Future.
There's no word when the middle and high schools will reopen.
Officials say Building 21 could be shut down for several weeks, but they should have a better grasp of the remediation timeline by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Vallas advanced to the mayoral race runoff where he'll face Bradford Johnson. Incumbent Lori Lightfoot placed 3rd.
Paul Vallas, the former CEO of the School District of Philadelphia in the early 2000s, advanced to a runoff in the Chicago mayor's race, beating incumbent Lori Lightfoot.
In this edition of Focusing on the Future, Wakisha Bailey tells you one of Philly's early childhood education programs.
The School District of Philadelphia is joining a list of other schools in the area with school delays and closings.
Adrean Bailey was a teacher with the School District of Philadelphia for 32 years. When she retired, she found pottery and fell in love with it.
A School District of Philadelphia spokesperson says it's a miracle the student survived. Jasmine Payoute reports.
The shooting happened just before 8:30 a.m. at 61st and Jefferson Streets.
Extra police patrols will be present at dismissal after a 15-year-old was shot before school. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The shooting happened a few blocks from Overbrook High School in Philadelphia.
A few dozen Overbrook High School students took a trip to a recording studio on Thursday. It's part of a music industry training program by the Mann Center for the Performing Arts.
The students are getting music industry experience.
Anthony Caple says he'd rather wear his own "5 Star" sweatshirt line than something from Gucci.
In this Focusing on the Future, Wakisha Bailey introduces you to Anthony Caple and his sweatshirt collection "5 Star."
The local school districts want to stay vigilant against COVID-19, flu and RSV cases, so masks are required for two weeks after winter break.
The local school districts want to stay vigilant against COVID-19, flu and RSV cases, so masks are required for two weeks after winter break.
