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Education

The School District of Philadelphia’s Facilities Planning Process: What you need to know

The district is moving to rightsize its building stock. Some Philadelphians are concerned about whether their voices will be taken into account.

3 days ago

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Education

Education Department will release some frozen grants supporting after-school and summer programs

This decision comes days after 10 Republican senators urged the Office of Management and Budget to release the funds.

4 days ago

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Education

N.J. leaders demand release of federal education funds frozen by the Trump administration

The frozen funds represent 12.7% of total federal funding the state receives annually, which pays for a variety of school programs.

6 days ago

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Education

Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration over withheld education funds as Supreme Court greenlights DOE layoffs

Here’s what you need to know about the federal battles over education funding playing out this week — and how they'll affect Philadelphia's and Pennsylvania's schools.

7 days ago

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Education

Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees

The court on Monday paused an order from a federal judge in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan.

1 week ago

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Education

‘Can’t ignore that’: Delaware auditor pledges to scrutinize school district’s sudden financial crisis and 10% tax hike

Auditor Lydia York said Appoquinimink’s shortfall is a serious issue. Lawmakers wrote that it “warrants urgent, independent scrutiny.’’

1 week ago

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Education

Norristown is ‘effectively out’ of school space. The district has approved a $12M expansion project

Norristown Area School District is installing prefabricated additions to Cole Manor Elementary School, Hancock Elementary School and the administration building.

2 weeks ago

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Education

Philadelphia schools could lose millions as Trump administration withholds federal money

States around the country were expecting to receive already-approved federal education funding by July 1. The Department of Education announced a review at the 11th hour.

3 weeks ago

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Philly schools delayed asbestos inspections and ‘knowingly’ failed to make repairs, according to DOJ agreement

The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.

3 weeks ago

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Education

New poll shows parents hold improved perception of Philly school district

Parents are split on whether city schools are improving, but that’s better than 2022, when their take was decidedly negative.

3 weeks ago

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Education

HomeWorks Trenton in New Jersey offers teen girls in public schools academic support and boarding school experience

A non-profit group is offering Trenton, New Jersey, high school girls advanced classes in math, English and leadership.

3 weeks ago

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Education

Funding to address educational disparities in Pennsylvania has worked, advocates say

Many schools were underfunded for years, the Commonwealth Court ruled in 2023. The response has been promising, say those who have measured impacts.

4 weeks ago

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DOJ files criminal charges against School District of Philadelphia over asbestos management

Under a deferred prosecution agreement, the federal government may drop the criminal charges if the district complies with federal law.

4 weeks ago

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The School District of Philadelphia headquarters are shown in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Education

2 Philadelphia charter schools face potential closure

KIPP North Philadelphia and People for People charter schools face an uncertain future after board members balked at their low test scores and suspension rates.

4 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books

The justices reversed lower-court rulings in favor of the Montgomery County school system in suburban Washington.

4 weeks ago

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