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  • In-person classes. Old buildings. Almost no COVID. Are Philly Catholic schools a blueprint?

    Avi Wolfman-Arent

    February 21, 2021 |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Catholic schools in Philadelphia that have reopened during the pandemic have been able to avoid in-school community transmission amongst students and staff. Relying heavily on safety precautions, rigid systems and protocols, and community trust, the schools have been able to bring back 95% of their elementary students for face-to-face learning.

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  • Making a chore educational: Grocery store experiment aims to inspire learning

    Avi Wolfman-Arent

    September 10, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Recognizing that "much of childhood happens outside the classroom," a Philadelphia initiative is creating opportunities for students to learn basic math concepts and gain basic literacy skills while shopping in the grocery store. "Talk It Up" is part of a long term push to encourage conversation between parents and children and "embed learning in the physical spaces kids inhabit every day."

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