Bill Hangley

With new report, advocates seek fresh leverage in long-running battle over special ed payments to charters.

Students and community members are calling for counselors, programs, and classroom staff — not more security.

The independent sector responsible for 70,000 students in the city has some state guidance, but little oversight. Each school develops its own safety plan.

Wealthier districts have a "10-year head start" on devices, online access, and virtual curriculum.

Board members read (and sang) all the written testimony submitted and allowed real-time public input.

Superintendent Hite will ask for Board of Education approval to buy 50,000 devices for Philly families that lack computers.

Providers also need more cash to stay afloat during crisis. They held a conference call to discuss the issue.

According to the city, “unexpected staff shortages” prevented some of the 50 city rec centers from opening that had been planned as daytime activity hubs.

Supporters of the Keystone Exams are grappling with the prospect that mandated statewide graduation standards are not to be.