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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
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
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
Listen 1:08Here’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
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
Auditor Lydia York said Appoquinimink’s shortfall is a serious issue. Lawmakers wrote that it “warrants urgent, independent scrutiny.’’
1 week ago
Listen 1:18Norristown 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
Listen 0:57Philadelphia 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
The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.
3 weeks ago
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
A non-profit group is offering Trenton, New Jersey, high school girls advanced classes in math, English and leadership.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:54Funding 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
Listen 1:18DOJ 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
Listen 1:022 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
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