Education

Generations of Owls, civic leaders, and Philadelphians came out to honor the school’s first Black woman president.

The agreement, reached late Thursday night, prevented 1,900 workers from voting to strike after their contract was set to expire Sept. 30.

The School District of Philadelphia launched its Safe Path gun violence prevention program in 2022. Pa. lawmakers are now calling for $50 million in state funds to expand it.

Joyce Abbott, the teacher that inspired and motivated Quinta Brunson, had a street renamed after her, and was inducted into her alma mater's Hall of Fame.

School officials say 1,500 students will benefit from the income increase.

After a payment freeze of more than three years, borrowers face an uncertain future.

The university expects to complete its search for a new president by spring 2024.

Families could receive up to $3,200 to help with school tuition.

The no confidence vote stemmed from recent labor disputes, a spike in housing and dining costs. and Holloway’s unresponsiveness to the community.

“Cafeteria workers are just as important as the teachers,” said Local 54 member Ronnette Lark.

The University Senate — which represents faculty, students and alumni — drafted a resolution saying they have lost confidence in his leadership.

The city’s “brain drain” dilemma is now firmly in the past, per a new report from Campus Philly, which also shows strength STEM.

No completion date has been set for the mold remediation, said Superintendent Colleen Murray.

Dr. Clayton led Philly schools from 1982 until 1993. She was the city’s first Black superintendent and also the first woman in that role.

Called ALICE, the controversial training is being implemented because the old procedure didn’t include the option to evacuate, the district says.