
‘We know what to do’: Philly superintendent reveals 5-year strategic plan for schools
The plan aims to be a five-year roadmap to safer schools, higher student achievement, and cost-effective operations.
3 days ago
Philly school leaders expect to find more asbestos with further inspections
The district is spending millions to ramp up inspections to find dangerous asbestos in the city’s public schools.
5 days ago
Gun recovered from Philadelphia middle school, two juveniles in custody
A teacher at Grover Washington Middle School alerted authorities that a student was in possession of a firearm, according to the Philadelphia Police.
3 weeks ago
Building 21 is closed again, but this time due to water damage
Chief Operating Officer Oz Hill said the damage was likely caused by the weekend storms.
4 weeks ago
The university recently raised its doctoral stipend — right after GET-UP union cards began circulating.
4 weeks ago
Duane Morris’ investigation into Central Bucks finds no discrimination against LGBTQ students
Duane Morris claims the district is “ahead of the curve” in creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ students. The ACLU calls the investigation a “sham.”
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:27Universal Vare Charter School in Philadelphia becomes 6th school to close due to asbestos issues
Universal Vare is the sixth school to close due to asbestos, following the C.W. Henry Elementary School, which closed on Monday.
4 weeks ago
The Philadelphia Police Department and the Office of School Safety at the School District of Philadelphia are investigating the incident.
1 month ago
City Hall protest calls on Philly to provide equitable treatment for charter schools
The students delivered petitions to both the mayor and City Council calling for fair reviews of charter schools, especially in Black and brown neighborhoods.
1 month ago
Central Bucks will monitor online activity to flag students experiencing bullying or mental health issues. Data and privacy experts say there are unintended harms to consider.
2 months ago
Listen 4:39Central Bucks teacher sues the district alleging retaliation over his support for LGBTQ students
The ACLU alleges the district criticized the teacher for filing a complaint to the Office of Civil Rights, at the request of a bullied trans student and his family.
2 months ago
Listen 1:41The meal kits aren’t necessarily the most nutritious, the thinking goes — but at least kids eat them.
2 months ago
2 more Philadelphia schools will close due to asbestos issues
Previously, both schools were cleared of asbestos.
2 months ago
Some Philly school leaders spend their spring break bonding high above Fairmount Park
Trauma specialists at Philly schools take on an aerial challenge to better connect and build trust.
2 months ago
Listen 1:06The Marple Newtown Education Association says the affluent district spends the lowest portion of its budget on wages in comparison to nearby districts in Delaware County.
2 months ago
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