Chalkbeat Philadelphia

As the Philadelphia school district prepares to reopen its school buildings for the first time in nearly a year, teachers are experiencing a range of emotions. #PHLed

President Joe Biden said that he wants every teacher, school staffer, and child care worker to get at least one COVID-19 shot in March and he will pressure states and use federal resources to make it happen. Here's what you need to know.

From ventilation to COVID-19 testing a break down of Philadelphia’s hybrid learning plan, which goes into effect Wednesday. #PHLed

It's official: Miguel Cardona has been confirmed as the new secretary of education. Up first? Helping America’s schools reopen and recover from a pandemic that has disrupted a year of learning. Here's what you need to know: https://ckbe.at/3uMKT0i

UPDATE At some of the schools where fans were considered a solution, the ventilation systems were shut down because of asbestos contamination and, among other concerns, union leaders still want to know if the asbestos has been removed. #PHLed