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What lies ahead for reopening in-person learning in Philadelphia schools?
Schools in the city are now set to reopen for limited in-person learning on March 1. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
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School Groups Tell Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to Get Teachers Vaccinated for Coronavirus ASAP
The education groups call it an “absolutely essential” step toward reopening schools and keeping them open. | From: NBC10 Philadelphia (Read more.)
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Philadelphia school reopening delayed again — this time until March 1
The Philadelphia school district has pushed back reopening of schools for a third time, with a new target date for early grades set for March 1, Superintendent William Hite announced Wednesday. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
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Mayor says Philly teachers shouldn’t be disciplined if they don’t show up
Kenney’s comments Tuesday appeared to conflict with Superintendent William Hite’s statement earlier this month that “disciplinary action will be taken” against teachers who don’t return to work in school buildings. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
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¿Qué esperar de la reapertura presencial en las escuelas de Filadelfia?
Las escuelas de la ciudad volverán a abrir sus puertas para un aprendizaje presencial limitado el 1 de marzo. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
coronavirus
What lies ahead for reopening in-person learning in Philadelphia schools?
Schools in the city are now set to reopen for limited in-person learning on March 1. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
Education
The $1 billion plan to close the gap between growing and shrinking Pa. school districts
An average shrinking district saw funding increase by $3,200 per student over the past three decades, according to a January report from Public Citizens for Children and Youth, a nonprofit led by a member of former Gov. Ed Rendell’s cabinet. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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Mayor unveils vaccination plan as Philadelphia teachers protest return to school buildings
Kenney announced that Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will assist the city Department of Public Health in a new vaccination program for teachers, principals, and staff at all schools. It includes staff at district, charter, and private schools, as well as at child care centers and prekindergarten providers. Classroom aides and cafeteria workers also will be included. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
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Lingelbach parents and teachers demand safe air for their students
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.)
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Philly Teachers Can Get Coronavirus Vaccine at CHOP, 6 School Clinics
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.)