The union representing teachers in the School District of Philadelphia is telling members not to go into the buildings on Monday over COVID-19 safety concerns.
Late Sunday night, city officials confirmed to Action News that a mediation process is underway and teachers would not be mandated to report. The mediation process is still ongoing. Without a final decision from the mediator, teachers won t be mandated to report tomorrow, but any teacher who chooses to report is welcome to do so. We remain hopeful that this process will ultimately allow both parties to come to a resolution in time for students to return the week of February 22, said a spokesperson for the city.
The City of Philadelphia has announced a joint effort with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to start vaccinating teachers and other school staff in late February.
The City of Philadelphia has announced a joint effort with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to start vaccinating teachers and other school staff in late February.