School Funding
Since it regained control of the district from the state in 2018, the board has not voted to approve a new charter school.
The report by advocacy group Children First found the economic conditions of Philly families has worsened over the last decade.
The governor’s budget would give more to special education, free school meals, and more. But notably, it doesn’t fund private school vouchers.
The Pennsylvania legislature gave the state’s poorest schools an extra $500 million last year. Now lawmakers are debating what comes next.
Some Pennsylvania parents are being priced out of child care subsidies by small raises — including child care workers.
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.
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.
As the drug epidemic has upended Philly’s Kensington neighborhood, families in the community have enrolled their kids elsewhere.
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.
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.
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.
Teachers, parents, and West Philly residents all had a say in the design of the new $62 million Lewis C. Cassidy building.
77 school districts and universities will be receiving grant money to grow special ed. Workforce. Philly is not included
The additional revenue over 5 years announced by Mayor Cherelle Parker will help pay for Parent University and extended-day pilot programs.
Shapiro spoke in favor of private school vouchers but then vetoed a proposal to establish them. He’s also signed public school funding increases and universal school breakfasts into law.