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School District Of Philadelphia Could Move Some Classes To Virtual Learning If SEPTA Workers Strike
The Philadelphia School District announced multiple plans it's considering as the potential strike would affect nearly 51,000 students.
December 8, 2025
With a SEPTA strike "imminent," the School District of Philadelphia might move some classes to virtual learning.
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On Sunday, the Philadelphia School District announced multiple plans it's considering as the potential strike would affect nearly 51,000 students who rely on the bus and subway to get to school.
"I respect the right of union members to advocate for themselves," School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington said in a statement. "I do hope that this strike can be avoided so that we can continue to operate normally and support the social, emotional and academic needs of our students without disruption."
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