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July 31 — 9:17 am

Spurred by faith and finances, Philly private schools embrace in-person learning

The school reopening plan for Holmesburg Christian Academy hews closely to the safety plan that was first proposed — and then abandoned — by

Avi Wolfman-Arent
WHYY NEWS

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July 30 — 10:41 pm

School board approves plan for all-virtual education at least until November

In an occasionally testy Board of Education meeting where members expressed concerns about safety, monitoring, and community engagement, the board

Dale Mezzacappa and Bill Hangley Jr.

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July 28 — 7:26 pm

With the revised all-online school opening, advocates call for more action on expanding internet access

Since the Philadelphia School District announced that digital learning will continue for all students at least through Nov. 17, the

Dale Mezzacappa

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July 27 — 9:14 pm

Is it possible to make school ventilation safe enough to open this fall?

One of the biggest challenges facing the Philadelphia School District as it struggles with how to start the 2020 school

Neena Hagen

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July 26 — 7:10 pm

Board turns its back on students, parents, and educators with its vote to delay

Elections have consequences. So do non-elections. At last week’s action meeting, the appointed Board of Education turned its back on

Lisa Haver
Commentary

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July 24 — 1:13 am

Board of Education punts on reopening plan after backlash during marathon meeting

Barraged by six hours of non-stop criticism from parents, principals, and teachers, Philadelphia’s school board delayed voting on a plan

Avi Wolfman-Arent

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July 24 — 1:12 am

District leaders face united opposition to reopening plan

Thursday’s Board of Education meeting featured an unprecedented outpouring of public opposition to the School District of Philadelphia’s reopening plan.

Bill Hangley Jr.

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July 22 — 7:19 am

Educators express doubts about Philadelphia’s school opening plan

UPDATED 10 a.m. with a response from Superintendent William Hite. As the Board of Education gets ready to hold a

Dale Mezzacappa and Bill Hangley Jr.

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July 20 — 4:09 pm

CHOP outlines safe conditions for reopening schools

Back in May, as our team of pediatric health experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia drafted health and safety guidance

Meredith Matone, Deanna Marshall & David Rubin
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