
School District of Philadelphia announces new school selection process. Here’s what you need to know
Students will be able to apply to any district school outside of their neighborhood or catchment area for the 2025–2026 school year. The selection process opens Sept. 13.
9 months ago
Listen 1:15Top musicians are teaching jazz music to middle and high school students in Philadelphia through the All City Orchestra Summer Academy.
9 months ago
A student loan forgiveness program is celebrated at Philly City Hall
City workers spoke with U.S. Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona about how they were guided to hundreds of thousands of dollars in loan forgiveness.
9 months ago
Philly’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy wants to build a national pipeline of Black teachers
The Freedom Schools Literacy Academy looks to address a gap in diversity among Philadelphia’s teachers.
9 months ago
Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for private school vouchers
Shapiro, believed to be on Kamala Harris’ vice president shortlist, did not express public support for school vouchers until running for governor.
9 months ago
Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert
The Philly-native singer is retiring after 50 years. He said goodbye to fans at the Dell Music Center earlier this month, where $25,000 was donated to local students.
9 months ago
Listen 1:49Free period products coming to some Pa. schools thanks to $3M budget commitment
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed off on a $3 million grant program to provide free period products to Pennsylvania schools. Many key details still need to be worked out.
10 months ago
One parent said her daughter was targeted on TikTok a month after teachers fell victim to an online harassment campaign. She said the district’s response was lackluster.
10 months ago
Listen 1:12Students in the Malvern district impersonated their teachers on social media. Schools across Chesco and the U.S. are wondering how to adapt amid ever-changing technology.
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Listen 1:09Philly public schools to host job fair for open support staff positions
The School District of Philadelphia will host a hiring event for open school-based support positions across the District.
10 months ago
Listen 1:14Gemayel Keyes testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in Washington, D.C.
10 months ago
Mayor Parker says 25 Philadelphia schools will pilot ‘extended day, extended year’ program
The voluntary program is designed to give students additional help and tutoring when an extended break results in educational regression.
10 months ago
Gov. Shapiro, Pa. legislators seek compromise on public education funding
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court ruled that the state’s public education funding formula was inequitable and unconstitutional, requiring change.
10 months ago
The Pass It Forward campaign has drawn ire for its attempts to drum up support for the Republican-backed bill.
11 months ago
Listen 1:18Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia
The entertainment company announced funding for a statewide legislative proposal to spend taxpayer money on private school scholarships for low-income families.
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