More than 20 Lingelbach Elementary parents and teachers gathered at the school’s entrance Monday morning. They held signs, some reading, ‘Plans Not Fans’. The group was protesting the Philadelphia School District’s decision to start hybrid learning and the unpopular, low-cost solution to install fans in classrooms for adequate ventilation. | From: Germantown Info Hub (Read more.)
Teachers, child care providers and other staff who work with children will be able to get the vaccine at CHOP’s Roberts Center, or 6 pop-up clinics at schools in the district, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said in the city’s news conference Tuesday. | From: NBC10 (Read more.)
As evidence for their claims, the coalition points to the fact that private and parochial schools in Philadelphia have been providing in-person instruction for months with few outbreaks, and that teachers and school-based staff will be eligible to receive the vaccine from pop-up clinics slated to open on February 22. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
The research found an average of 46 people were shot in the city each week between March 16, 2020 and Nov. 20, 2020. Between Jan. 1, 2016 and March 16, 2020, an average of 25 people were shot each week. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
But since the city cut ties with Philly Fighting COVID, her group is the only public-facing vaccine operation. Even if the people hearing about it are not eligible, word is spreading among wealthier, whiter demographics that her clinic is one where you can most easily jump the line. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
The 2,500-square-foot space, which opens on Saturday, February 20th, will be equipped with offices, a reception area, a computer room, storage space for menstrual supplies, and a “Breonna Taylor” Safe Room sponsored by DivaCares. The SPOT Period will be open by appointment for those in need of supplies, space, education and counseling. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
En un cambio de última hora, la ciudad anunció que los profesores no estarían obligados a presentarse en sus aulas el 8 de febrero. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
However, in the lead up to Feb. 8, there has been significant blowback from teachers, unions and local political reps that reopening early is putting teachers back into an unsafe work environment where COVID-19 could run rampant. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) said in a statement Sunday that “thousands of teachers” will work outside their buildings instead of going inside. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
“When it comes to the no-layoff clause, there is no compromise for us,” Local 234 President Willie Brown said. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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