8 Philadelphia Schools Shifting To Virtual Learning Through Jan. 21 Due To COVID-Related Staff Shortages

Philadelphia PA

15 January, 2022

9:47 AM

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CBS Philadelphia January 15, 2022 COVID-19 is still impacting classes for thousands of kids in Philadelphia. Students from at least eight city schools will spend next week learning virtually. The district announced the closures are due to staff shortages. Last week, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers urged its members to write letters to Mayor Jim Kenney and the school board to demand various resources to help them navigate through teaching in the pandemic. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.