School District of Philadelphia, SEPTA

Here's how the School District of Philadelphia is preparing for a possible SEPTA strike
SEPTA workers could go on strike as soon as Friday, which would halt service in Philadelphia. Tens of thousands of students would be impacted.
School District of Philadelphia puts plans in place as possible SEPTA strike looms
The School District of Philadelphia is thinking about its students who rely on public transportation as a possible SEPTA strike looms. According to the school district, if the SEPTA strike occurs,
SEPTA strike could happen as soon as Friday, school district says impacted students won’t be marked late
In a statement Wednesday, the School District of Philadelphia said nearly 55,000 students rely on SEPTA to get to class each day. Superintendent Tony Watlington said students who are late or absent due to SEPTA-related travel issues won’t be marked late if a strike were to be called.
Philadelphia schools prepare for potential SEPTA strike
With nearly 55,000 students depending on SEPTA for transport, Watlington noted that alternative district-provided transportation "would not be an option" if the strike occurs.
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District schools may move to virtual in case of SEPTA strike
Nearly 55,000 Philadelphia students who commute to school on public transportation services would be affected if SEPTA strikes.
If SEPTA strikes, Philly schools may need to go virtual
If SEPTA bus, trolley, and subway operators call a strike at midnight Friday, some Philadelphia schools could need to move to virtual instruction, Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. has told staff.
Philly school district braces for possible SEPTA strike
The city's school district unveiled a plan to help the thousands of students who rely on SEPTA to deal with the possible transit disruption as transit workers could go on strike by Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Philly schools are bracing for a SEPTA strike that could begin Friday
Some 55,000 students would be impacted by a work stoppage, forcing the district to consider remote instruction for some schools. Universities also have contingency plans in place.
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