Teachers and staff protesting outside their buildings Monday said they feared the ventilation systems in the city’s aging schools were not sufficient to address the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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.
A mediator will decide if Philadelphia teachers must return to their classrooms despite safety concerns as the district plans to resume some in-person instruction later this month.