Philadelphia Schools

Superintendent William Hite Jr. said the district’s plans for starting up classes in September should be finalized and released to the public by next week.

The School District of Philadelphia is set to release its full return to school plan by the end of July. Superintendent Dr. William Hite said Tuesday that parents and teachers favor returning to in-person class in the Fall.

Philadelphia Schools Superintendent promised in an interview Thursday that every student in the city public education system will receive an assessment when they return to class for the 2020-2021 school year, NBC10’s Stephania Jimenez reports.

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On Thursday, Superintendent Dr. William Hite rolled out a plan to provide internet access to needy students, but “doubts” need will be fully met.

Philadelphia students are about to start instruction at home, but a large number of children don’t have internet access at home.

Parents and students have been picking up Chromebooks so that the Philadelphia School District can begin digital learning next week. Schools will remain physically closed through the end of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports.

The coronavirus has forced the closure of all Pennsylvania schools, and students are trying to learn despite no more school. NBC10 reporter Drew Smith reports.

The student meal program for Philadelphia young people continues to operate at dozens of locations across the city, but some sites have a change in hours starting March 23, the city announced Friday. Students are still able to get up to six meals per week. The meals are available between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. each week day. However, 49…

Philadelphia was placed on lockdown as part of a nationwide fight to stop the coronavirus pandemic. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia has the story.