Opponents say plans to clear a woodland area in Villanova for playing fields would decimate the green space, and bring traffic and pollution.
3 years ago
Amid debate over Biden’s spending plan, leaders highlight potential boon for Philly schools
Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-03) has a plan that would allow districts to qualify for tax credits when revamping buildings over 50 years old, with half of Philly schools eligible.
3 years ago
Philly to hold public hearings on search for district’s next school superintendent
City Council will hold hearings on the search and hiring process for the School District of Philadelphia’s next superintendent.
3 years ago
Some kids ‘don’t come back’: One Philly school grapples with gun violence
Twice in the past year at Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia, students haven’t returned.
3 years ago
Philly centralizes admissions process for magnet schools to increase student diversity
The changes are part of the School District of Philadelphia’s effort to make the admissions process more equitable and to increase student diversity.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania recruiting school bus drivers, paying parents amid ongoing shortage
The number of licensed school bus drivers in the state has dropped 4% since 2017.
3 years ago
‘We don’t have basic resources’: Philly parents share concerns about start of school year
At a virtual meeting Tuesday night, parents discussed the rocky start of the 2021-2022 school year.
3 years ago
Mask opt-out legislation clears Pa. Senate committee
The bill would hand the ultimate decision on masking at school to parents and guardians.
3 years ago
Measure on masking in youth sports clears Pa. House committee
The legislation gives school districts the authority to decide whether student athletes must wear masks while playing sports.
3 years ago
Philly school board approves more nurses, pledges improvement on transportation, trash and COVID
The Philadelphia Board of Education approved funding for contract nurses and transportation vendors to help solve some of the district’s challenges.
3 years ago
Philly implements less stringent protocols for COVID-19 school closures
Philadelphia health officials have lowered the thresholds for when school buildings close because of positive COVID-19 cases. Here’s what you need to know.
3 years ago
Seven Philly-area schools honored with Blue Ribbon awards
The awards honor schools that have achieved academic excellence or made substantial strides in closing the achievement gap.
3 years ago
Philly parents blindsided by school district’s last-minute proposal for half days
The rest of the day would be dedicated to teacher professional development. Some parents worry they’ll be left scrambling to find aftercare.
3 years ago
Frustrated by school district, Philly Council to hold hearings on how to fix ‘substandard’ buildings
The hearings will focus on a remediation and modernization plan to address troubling facilities issues at hundreds of Philadelphia public schools.
3 years ago
Philly schools consider bringing in National Guard to help with bus driver shortage
Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. says he’s reached out to Gov. Tom Wolf to ask for assistance with the district’s transportation crisis.
3 years ago