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It’s official: Philly’s school year to begin fully remotely

The board voted 7-1 to sign off on the plan, with Maria McColgan expressing reservations about vulnerable children being out of classrooms for so long. “The way we’re trying to prevent this is causing more harm than the disease,” said McColgan, a pediatrician.

Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. revised Philadelphia's back to school plan after a community outcry. Students will now begin the year fully remotely.
Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. revised Philadelphia's back to school plan after a community outcry. Students will now begin the year fully remotely.Read moreHeather Khalifa / File Photograph
    by Kristen A. Graham
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