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Pa. charters deny ‘cherry-picking’ students, but data show special ed disparities
With new report, advocates seek fresh leverage in long-running battle over special ed payments to charters.
4 years ago
Philly school board hearing report: speakers seek fewer police, more support services
Students and community members are calling for counselors, programs, and classroom staff — not more security.
4 years ago
In confronting pandemic, a new challenge for Philadelphia charter schools
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.
4 years ago
Online equity would require more than Chromebooks
Wealthier districts have a "10-year head start" on devices, online access, and virtual curriculum.
5 years ago
Board of Education approves $11 million for Chromebooks, gives Hite emergency powers
Board members read (and sang) all the written testimony submitted and allowed real-time public input.
5 years ago
Pa. districts told to make a ‘good faith effort’ to provide remote instruction
Superintendent Hite will ask for Board of Education approval to buy 50,000 devices for Philly families that lack computers.
5 years ago
Child care sector facing ‘potential collapse’ without new policies, advocate says
Providers also need more cash to stay afloat during crisis. They held a conference call to discuss the issue.
5 years ago
Philly’s plan for displaced students falters due to push-back from rec center staff
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.
5 years ago
Push for Pa. graduation standard delayed once again
Supporters of the Keystone Exams are grappling with the prospect that mandated statewide graduation standards are not to be.
7 years ago
Pa. public school advocates meet in Delco, joyous to get their day in court
Public education advocates gathered Wednesday in Southeastern Pennsylvania to celebrate a recent state Su ...
7 years ago
Quirk in Pa. charter law cripples traditional districts while giving charters ‘cash cow’
The district is pinning its hopes on an unusual strategy: bringing special education students back to district schools from charters. ...
8 years ago
Letter: Philly can save Donald Trump from himself — by not doing business with him
An open letter to leaders in Philadelphia government to consider prohibiting the city from doing business with companies owned by seated, ...
8 years ago