
2 Philly charter schools delay start of classes, 1 could close before then
The schools did not give parents a reason for the delay, but School District of Philadelphia administrators have expressed concerns about facility conditions and staffing leve
2 years ago
As threats of COVID and monkeypox loom, college students hope for ‘a fresh start’
College students return to campus this fall as the COVID-19 pandemic and monkeypox outbreaks continue to pose a threat.
2 years ago
As Philly school officials ring in mostly ‘normal’ school year, some things are still uncertain
Classes start Monday for 115,000 students across the district’s 216 public schools.
2 years ago
Slashed funding, equity, parent choice: Pa. gov. candidates have hugely different education plans
Pennsylvania’s Democratic candidate for governor wants to keep increasing public education funding. The GOP candidate wants unprecedented cuts.
2 years ago
Philly school district outlines recruitment and retention plan
The district has about 97.4% of its teaching jobs filled for the new school year, according to the most recent data released by district officials.
2 years ago
School District of Philadelphia workers vote to strike one week before school begins
The district's maintenance, custodial, and transportation employees voted on Saturday to authorize a strike, as contract negotiations with the district have stalled.
2 years ago
Philadelphia school board gets earful on ‘out of touch’ masking policy
Several parents said the mask mandate was unnecessary and harmful, but one parent called it common sense.
2 years ago
Local authors fear Central Bucks School District’s new book policies will censor LGBTQ content.
2 years ago
Listen 6:03Students will no longer be required to complete a writing assessment and the district will resume using PSSA results for its criteria-based middle and high schools.
2 years ago
A Philly area nonprofit is filling free backpacks with school supplies for students in need
Foster Angels on Earth hopes to help alleviate some of the stress foster kids face ahead of the school year.
2 years ago
The Central Bucks policy “effectively bans human development and sex education in the schools,” one expert said.
3 years ago
Philly schools could go mask-optional after the first 10 days of class
School District of Philadelphia officials said the district will take a “multi-layered” safety approach this school year.
3 years ago
Philly public schools push to hire more support staff before first day of school
While Philadelphia schools are mostly staffed with teachers and counselors, they are working to fill hundreds of support roles.
3 years ago
‘We’re just surviving’: Report details COVID’s long-term impacts on Philly students
A report published Monday by Children First shows COVID’s toll on young Philadelphians. Students and child advocates want more school-based services.
3 years ago
The Pennridge school board is considering a policy that would limit the “nonschool materials” students can share in school and online.
3 years ago
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