Akira Drake Rodriguez, an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses how school closures in Philadelphia affect neighborhoods.
The $16.7 million in state funding for repairs falls far short of meeting all the repairs and upgrades needed in the district.
Starting in March 2025, Philadelphia schools and Penn’s Graduate School of Education are launching a pilot AI training program for teachers and administrators.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said Monday she will be introducing a new intergovernmental committee to advise the school district during its difficult school “rightsizing” process.
Some 6 vendors will provide resources for students in English, math, and science through the 2027-28 school year.
Akira Drake Rodriguez, an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses how school closures in Philadelphia affect neighborhoods.
The $16.7 million in state funding for repairs falls far short of meeting all the repairs and upgrades needed in the district.
Starting in March 2025, Philadelphia schools and Penn’s Graduate School of Education are launching a pilot AI training program for teachers and administrators.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said Monday she will be introducing a new intergovernmental committee to advise the school district during its difficult school “rightsizing” process.
Some 6 vendors will provide resources for students in English, math, and science through the 2027-28 school year.
The funding will cover new tools and materials for K-12 math classrooms through 2028.
Walking buses, a playground, a bullet-resistant fence: How schools are using opioid settlement money
As the drug epidemic has upended Philly’s Kensington neighborhood, families in the community have enrolled their kids elsewhere.
In the wake of a state settlement rolling back some teacher training guidelines about cultural relevance, Black educators say they worry about the impact on the state’s teaching workforce.
Philadelphia school leaders say it will take a while for their multi-million dollar curriculum changes to improve students' scores.
Mumin’s 18-month tenure coincided with the commonwealth’s court-ordered reckoning with school funding disparity
The school board voted 7-2 to approve the agreement over the protestations of members of the public and two board members who said they wanted more time to consider the implications.
Haunted by the last school closure chaos, Philadelphia school district officials say this time, they’re relying on community engagement.
Citing environmental justice, state gives city schools a $500,000 grant to plant and tend more trees
Students said they’re going to “keep their hopes up” but are fearful of what a Trump presidency could mean for their families and peers.
Vice presidential candidates, Tim Walz and JD Vance, as portrayed by students, debate the issues at Masterman on the eve of Election Day.
From Socratic seminars to podcasting, Philadelphia students are learning about and asserting their role in the political process.
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Philadelphia Academies now puts students on both career and college tracks and has moved away from its self-contained model.
A City Councilmember said without the funding, nonprofits serving children without stable housing were preparing to close.
Keystone Opportunity Zones are supposed to help commercial developers while providing career opportunities for kids. There’s a dispute over whether that bargain is actually fair.
Teacher attrition in Philadelphia is highest for new teachers and those of color
Youth voter registration is still lagging, but young people in Philly say they are passionate about this year’s election.
Some said the new instructional materials try to cover too much, and that they’re not very well prepared to teach it. But they also expressed hope about its long-term impact on students.
The district did say it has concerns about data related to students with disabilities and those taking Algebra 1.
Though the program hasn’t overhauled the academic calendar, parents say the new extended-day pilot program has helped them.
I know what it’s like to feel unsafe in my own neighborhood. Now I’m determined to do something about it.
Nearly 15,000 Philadelphia students are enrolled in cyber charter schools. Families say they feel safer and prefer the schedule flexibility of online learning. But public education advocates point out some cyber charters have serious issues.
The exhibit at the Science History Institute showcases the role of women in pioneering in promoting healthier nutrition for children.
Four schools in the region were honored this year under the U.S. Department of Education program.
With closures on the table, Philly principals defend their schools before Board of Education.
Nicolas Elizalde was shot and killed near his high school. His mom has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging that the School District of Philadelphia is responsible.
Jarryd Hudock teaches English and social studies to middle schoolers at Samuel Gompers School in Philadelphia. He offers his students a glimpse into Black history and Black author studies.
Reginald Streater stressed that district leaders will seek out community input as officials develop a plan for school facilities.
The Philadelphia school district revised its system for selective high school admissions following criticism from students and educators.
Algunas pautas básicas para tener en cuenta en estas primeras reuniones entre padres y maestros son: llevar un bolígrafo y papel, intercambiar información de contacto de manera confiable y ser comprensivo con los demás.
Some basic guidelines for those early parent-teacher meetings are to bring a pen and paper, exchange reliable contact information, and give everyone some grace.
Kahn-Tineta Smith wanted to be a teacher since she was a small child, but then ‘life happened.’ A district program helped her get the certification she needed.