Philadelphia School Board Approves School District's Plan To Begin School Year Online

Eyewitness News has been told that pre-K enrollment up to this point is at 50%.

• Jul 30, 2020

School District Of Philadelphia Educators Fear They're Being Asked To 'Teach Students To Death' By Reopening Schools In Fall

When Philadelphia schools reopen this fall, primary concerns will be dealing with COVID-19, asbestos and lead  -- a triple threat that has everyone concerned.

• Jul 23, 2020

Philadelphia Parents Grappling With Big Decision On Whether To Send Kids Back To School Or Participate In Digital Academy

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.

• Jul 22, 2020

School District Of Philadelphia To Institute Hybrid Learning System As Part Of Fall Reopening Plan

The School District of Philadelphia announced Wednesday they will institute a hybrid learning system as part of their reopening plan for the fall.

• Jul 15, 2020

Tune In: Philadelphia School Officials To Announce Reopening Plan On Wednesday

You can watch the announcement live on our streaming channel CBSN Philly.

• Jul 14, 2020

School District Of Philadelphia Outlines New Cleaning Protocols In Preparation For New School Year

The school district is currently working to make sure schools and classrooms will have adequate ventilation, among other measures.

• Jul 8, 2020

Philadelphia High School Senior Survives Haiti Earthquake, Parkland School Shooting To Graduate During Pandemic

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.

• Jun 9, 2020

'Ring A Bell, Blow A Whistle': Philadelphia High School Senior To Be Recognized During Virtual Graduation For Perfect Attendance Dating Back To Elementary School

Michael Woody is gaining recognition for perfect attendance during elementary and high school.

• Jun 8, 2020

Philadelphia Graduates Will Now Receive Caps And Gowns, School District Announces

Students and parents wrote to CBS3 asking for help, hoping the graduates could wear their gowns during virtual ceremonies.

• May 27, 2020

School District Of Philadelphia Exploring Ways To Safely Distribute Caps, Gowns To Seniors Following Outrage

A virtual graduation for the Class of 2020 will be held next month.

• May 20, 2020

Philadelphia High School Seniors Denied Caps And Gowns After District Argues Distribution Would Violate Stay-At-Home Orders

Philadelphia high school seniors will get a virtual graduation next month but school district decisions leading up to the celebration are angering some families.

• May 19, 2020

Coronavirus Latest: Philadelphia School District Scaling Back Days, Hours Of Two Technology Support Centers

That's where students can get their Chromebooks repaired or replaced.

• May 4, 2020

Coronavirus Latest: Philadelphia School District To Begin Online Learning With Something It's Never Tried Before

Starting on Monday, the School District of Philadelphia is starting a new era of online digital instruction, never tried in the district before.

• May 1, 2020

Coronavirus Philadelphia: Superintendent Says 'We Don't Know Yet' If Students Will Be Graded On Participation Or Actual Content

Philadelphia school students will begin a new phase of online learning on Monday.

• May 1, 2020

Coronavirus Latest: School District Of Philadelphia, Others Asking Congress For $175 Billion In Funding

Superintendent Dr. William Hite is warning about budget troubles.

• Apr 30, 2020

Coronavirus Latest: How Philadelphia School District Is Getting Lunches To Students Who Need Them Most

Mayor Jim Kenney says food will be distributed on Tuesday instead of Monday due to the holiday.

• Apr 8, 2020

Coronavirus Philadelphia: School District Remains Undecided If It'll Extend School Year, Superintendent Says

Hite also says Philadelphia school spring break will continue as normal.

• Apr 3, 2020

Coronavirus Latest: Philadelphia School District Indefinitely Closing Schools Until Further Notice

The Philadelphia School District said Tuesday it is indefinitely closing its schools until further notice during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 31, 2020

Coronavirus Latest: Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite Speaks On Plan To Get Chromebooks To Students Learning From Home

CBS3's Jim Donovan spoke with Superintendent Dr. William Hite about the plan.

• Mar 27, 2020

Coronavirus Response: Philadelphia School District Scrambling To Provide Devices To Students Who Don't Have Internet Access

The School District of Philadelphia continues to try to navigate educating its students in the midst of unprecedented circumstances.

• Mar 24, 2020

Coronavirus In Philadelphia: City Providing Meal Pickup Sites For Students During School Closures

This comes after all Pennsylvania state schools were closed on Friday due to coronavirus concerns.

• Mar 14, 2020

Coronavirus In Philadelphia: School District To Close 63 Schools Friday Due To Staffing Shortage Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Officials say 15% or more of the staff at the 63 schools closing Friday live in Montgomery County.

• Mar 12, 2020

Community Pushing Back Against Comprehensive Plan That Could Reshape School District Of Philadelphia

The public is weighing in on a comprehensive plan that could reshape the School District of Philadelphia.

• Mar 4, 2020

Exclusive: Superintendent William Hite Says Lack Of Financial Resources Chiefly Behind Asbestos Crisis In Philly Schools

Superintendent William Hite exclusively spoke with CBS3 about the asbestos crisis in Philly schools.

• Feb 16, 2020

Union Representing School Administrators Denounces School District Of Philadelphia's Handling Of Asbestos

Local 502 represents more than 700 school administrators who work in the district.

• Jan 30, 2020

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