A coalition of parents, staff, community members, and elected officials in Philadelphia is urging the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia School Board to install HEPA air filters in every classroom. The call to action, led by the Philly Democratic Socialists of America (PhillyDSA), highlights the urgent need for improved ventilation and air-conditioning in public schools to ensure the safety and health of students and staff. This initiative is supported by 35 organizations and 12 elected officials who emphasize that Philly's childhood asthma rate is double the national average. The coalition argues that providing HEPA air filters, which meet CDC guidelines, can significantly improve air quality and learning outcomes for students. Despite a broader funding crisis affecting schools across Pennsylvania, the coalition insists that immediate action is necessary to provide safe air for Philadelphia's youth.
Parents and elected officials are calling on the School District of Philadelphia to install HEPA air filters in classrooms. Read more: https://t.co/MvF54Qyhf7 (📸: CASEZY/Getty Images) https://t.co/KKDGf06D3A
Philly schools need air-conditioning. But ventilation is also lacking. These groups want a change. https://t.co/y8pMCbHDR6
We know schools across Pennsylvania are facing a funding crisis. But right here in Philadelphia, @PHLschoolboard & @PHLschools can make an immediate impact on the health and learning outcomes of students by providing HEPA air filters for every classroom. https://t.co/NA31XUT7DC
I’m so grateful to the parents, staff, and community members who joined @PhillyDSA in building air filters that pass CDC guidelines for @PHLschools. @PHLschoolboard, we can do better for our youth! https://t.co/i7cP2AW7h3
Philly schools need air-conditioning. But ventilation is also lacking. These groups @PhillyDSA want a change. https://t.co/YAb0CdDc80 via @phillyinquirer @newskag @APPSphilly
Proud to join @PhillyDSA and a coalition of 35 organizations and elected officials across the city urging @PHLschoolboard to place a HEPA air filter in every classroom. Philly's childhood asthma rate is double the national average. Our children can't wait any longer. https://t.co/Ux42HRjhUc
As a parent of kids in Philly public schools, I know students and staff can’t afford to wait for clean air in school buildings. Proud to stand with @PhillyDSA, colleagues and community groups to urge @PHLschoolboard & @PHLschools to place a CDC-approved filter in every classroom! https://t.co/qUtrZBytH4
Students, teachers, and staff deserve to be safe in our schools! @PHLschoolboard and @PHLschools can help school communities by putting proven air filters in every classroom. On behalf of my kids & all Philly kids, proud to support @PhillyDSA’s #SafeAirForPhillySchools campaign. https://t.co/dq5i8pOTtn
Most Philly public schools don't have sufficient ventilation. Read our letter urging @PHLschoolboard and @PHLschools to provide safe air in every school by putting HEPA air filters in all classrooms — signed by a coalition of 23 orgs and 12 elected officials. #PHLed https://t.co/2LlyTTg1vR
Thank you to @KendraPHL for putting together this critical conversation today. Sending support from Harrisburg! https://t.co/JsQTlN3HOC