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New Philly School Superintendent Addresses Challenges Students Face
New Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington spoke with NBC10’s Frances Wang about the issues students are currently facing and possible solutions.
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School District Workers Vote To Strike
Philadelphia School District workers are demanding higher pay and safety training amidst voting for a strike today. NBC10’s Karen Hua has more on the story.
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Yes To Strike: Two Thousand Philly Public School Workers Voted Today
Philadelphia public school workers are demanding higher pay and safety training. Today, they voted on a strike even when some in the community are ruling against it. NBC10’s Karen Hua has the latest update.
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Philly School District Workers Vote to Strike as Contract Negotiations Stall
The union representing hundreds of service employees within the School District of Philadelphia voted Saturday to authorize a strike as both parties continue contract and safety negotiations.
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100 Security Cameras to Be Installed at 15 Philly Schools
As gun violence continues to impact youth in our area, police and city leaders announced a plan to install at least100 surveillance cameras at 15 Philadelphia schools. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville spoke with coaches at the schools about the effort to ensure students’ safety.
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Philly to Install 100 Cameras Near Schools Impacted by Gun Violence
City leaders announced Monday they will install at least 100 security cameras near 15 Philadelphia schools impacted by gun violence.
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Face Masks Go Back on at Philadelphia Public Schools
NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports on the reimplementation of face masking in Philadelphia public schools Monday as COVID cases continue to rise in the community.
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Face Masks Once Again Optional in Philly Public Schools
Students in Philadelphia public schools were required to wear masks for the week after spring break amid COVID concerns, but as of Monday, April 25, face masks are once again optional
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Philly Ends Mask Mandate Less Than a Week After Reimposing It
After it was reinstated for only four days, Philadelphia will once again lift its indoor mask mandate on Friday. NBC10’s Leah Uko has the details.
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Meet the New Philadelphia Schools Superintendent
NBC10 reporter Johnny Archer learned more about the Philadelphia School District’s new superintendent, Tony Watlington, on the day he was announced as the successor to William Hite Jr.
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Philly Schools Will Start Later Next Year, and Some Are Asking Why
The Philadelphia school district this week declared that school will start at 9 a.m., and some students and parents are questioning the decision. NBC10’s Frances Wang has more on the pros and cons.
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Philly School District Narrows Search for New Superintendent, Announces Later Start Times
The Philadelphia School District has narrowed their search for a new superintendent to three candidates while also announcing later start times for 51 high schools. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia spoke with those who believe the district rushed both decisions.
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Philly High Schools Pushing Start Times to 9 a.m.
High schools in the Philadelphia School District will move their start time later in the morning — to 9 a.m. — starting next school year, the School District said.
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Three Candidates Emerge for Philadelphia's Next School Superintendent
The search for the next superintendent of the Philadelphia School District is drawing to a close: three finalists have been named. NBC10’s Frances Wang talked with parents about what they consider to be job’s most important qualifications.
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Three Finalists Emerge to Be Philly's Next School Superintendent
Philly schools have named three people as finalists in their search for a new superintendent.
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Philly Charter School Still Keeping Mask Mandate in Place
Masks are now optional for students and staff in Philadelphia public and parochial schools. But some students are still choosing to wear their masks. NBC10’s Leah Uko spoke with students at a charter school that will keep the mandate in place until May 31.
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Mask Requirement for Philadelphia Schools Officially Ends
The mask mandate has officially ended for students and staff at Philadelphia schools. The decision has some parents rethinking whether or not they should have their kids vaccinated against COVID-19. NBC10’s Leah Uko explains.
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Masks on, Masks Off: Masking Becomes Optional in Philly Schools
To mask or not to mask is now the question as COVID-related masking inside Philadelphia schools becomes optional. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle goes inside South Philadelphia High School Wednesday to talk to students about the decisions to wear or not wear masks in classrooms.
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Philly Ends School Mask Mandate on Wednesday
Philadelphia is officially dropping its school mask mandate on Wednesday, making it the last part of our region to do so. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the details.
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91 Philadelphia Schools Go Virtual Amid Staffing Shortages
The Philadelphia School District announced 90 schools will go virtual due to staff shortages amid the recent surge in COVID cases. NBC10’s Steven Fisher has the details.