Philadelphia Schools

Cases of the coronavirus are rising in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, but the virus is not spreading in most schools with in-person learning.

Philadelphia has now topped 40,000 COVID-19 infections and the number is rising more quickly than it was in the summer. NBC10 investigative reporter Mitch Blacher speaks to the city’s health commissioner who says Philly is entering a dangerous time for the virus.

With cases once again on the rise, health experts are warning Americans not to become lax in protecting themselves and others from the coronavirus.

Philadelphia music teacher Suzanne Spencer and her students are making original music together remotely. NBC10 investigative reporter Mitch Blacher shows us how she’s giving her students a voice.

Teachers and union leaders for educators in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania testified at a state senate hearing about what it will take to restart in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Randi Weingarten, president of the nation’s second largest teachers union, breaks down the fears and concerns of teachers faced with returning to the classroom this Fall.

NBC10’s Pamela Osborne reports the morning after hours of public comment that prompted the Philadelphia School District to delay its reopening safety plan vote amid coronavirus this fall.

As Philadelphia weighs how to safely bring children back to school this fall, NBC10’s Mitch Blacher looks at the barriers and impact learning from home and school part-time will have on families and businesses.

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.

Philadelphia schools may add masks to student dress codes when in-person classes resume. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville explores what the future of education may look like amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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.