School Management

Akira Drake Rodriguez, an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses how school closures in Philadelphia affect neighborhoods.

Mayor Cherelle Parker said Monday she will be introducing a new intergovernmental committee to advise the school district during its difficult school “rightsizing” process.

Haunted by the last school closure chaos, Philadelphia school district officials say this time, they’re relying on community engagement.

With closures on the table, Philly principals defend their schools before Board of Education.

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.

The board of education has not approved a new charter school since 2018.

According to a new survey of hundreds of Philadelphia teachers, their top concerns are their workload, unrealistic expectations around student achievement, and inadequate salary or benefits.

Lillian Izzard and Amanda Jones have won the school district’s prestigious Lindback Award for principals.

The district has come under fire for failing to present a long-term plan for students if more schools shut down.

Overbrook Educational Center leaders say the relatives who work together bolster the school’s warm, supportive atmosphere.

The teachers union has raised concerns about whether safety protocols are being followed in schools. President Jerry Jordan said he supports a “safe” reopening.

Philadelphia charter prides itself in educating students from some of the city’s most impoverished neighborhoods.