The Board of Education has approved the School District of Philadelphia’s revised plan for the 2020-2021 academic year, which proposes 100 percent remote learning for all students from the beginning of the year until at least the end of the first marking period. The new plan was discussed at the Board of Education’s meeting last night. The Board has also approved proposed changes to the academic calendar, which included moving the first day of school from Monday, Aug. 31 to Wednesday, Sept. 2.

The District’s revised plan will have all public school students in grades K-12 engaging in online learning five days per week and receiving instruction by teachers from their enrolled schools through the first marking period, which ends on Nov. 17. Students may transition to a hybrid model of in-person and digital learning after that if it is deemed safe.  A 100 percent digital learning option will also be available at that time, and the District will explore opportunities for students to be taught by teachers from their enrolled school. 

Chromebooks will be available to any student who may still be in need of a device for digital learning. The District is also continuing to work with local legislators and business leaders to determine how families can secure reliable internet access for the entire school year.

Students will continue to receive meals when the school year begins in a manner similar to the meal distribution program that has provided 3.8 million meals to students since mid-March.

For more information and updates, go to the School District’s website.