Pittsburgh Public Schools are preparing for the return of students. The district is expected to re-enroll approximately 4,800 students on April 6 and an additional 5,200 students on April 26. On Tuesday, Superintendent Anthony Hamlet announced the district’s plans to re-admit students from the last two groups to school buildings on Monday, May 3. “We have never stopped working on reopening our schools and we are so glad the moment is here,” said Hamlet. Hamlet and other administrators gave families some insight into personal learning, including social distancing, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and ventilation of buildings. They also showed videos from parents and students about the types of learning models schools will use. The district is currently updating its guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 in the school community. If a student is directly exposed to a COVID-19 case at this point, the district will ask them to stay home for 14 days. If someone tests positive, the district recommends staying home for 10 days. School principals said students need to use the daily symptom screening tool. On Tuesday, PPS students and parents brought their questions to the district. “Does the district have a plan to help schools and teachers enforce the guidelines without it being a criminal offense?” Parent Meredith Knight asked the district. Administrators hope to develop rituals and routines from day one. Hamlet values community engagement: “We will continue to listen to your voices, concerns and recommendations,” he said. Visit WTAE Channel 4 on Wednesday morning from 4:30 a.m. for Chris Lovingood’s exclusive one-on-one interview with Dr. Anthony Hamlet.
PITTSBURGH –
Pittsburgh Public Schools are preparing for the return of students.
The district is expected to re-enroll approximately 4,800 students on April 6 and an additional 5,200 students on April 26.
On Tuesday, Superintendent Anthony Hamlet announced the district’s plans to re-admit students from the last two groups to school buildings on Monday, May 3.
“We have never stopped working on reopening our schools and we are so glad the moment has come,” said Hamlet.
Hamlet and other administrators gave families some insight into personal learning, including social distancing, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and ventilation of buildings. They also showed videos from parents and students about the types of learning models schools will use.
The district is currently updating its guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 in the school community. If a student is directly exposed to a COVID-19 case at this point, the district will ask them to stay home for 14 days.
If someone tests positive, the district recommends staying home for 10 days.
School principals said students need to use the daily symptom screening tool.
On Tuesday, PPS students and parents brought their questions to the district.
“Does the district have a plan to help schools and teachers enforce the guidelines without it being a criminal offense?” Parent Meredith Knight asked the district.
Administrators hope to develop rituals and routines from day one. Hamlet values community engagement.
“We will continue to listen to your voices, concerns and recommendations,” he said.
Visit WTAE Channel 4 on Wednesday morning from 4:30 a.m. for Chris Lovingood’s exclusive one-on-one interview with Dr. Anthony Hamlet.
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