The $16.7 million in state funding for repairs falls far short of meeting all the repairs and upgrades needed in the district.
In the wake of a state settlement rolling back some teacher training guidelines about cultural relevance, Black educators say they worry about the impact on the state’s teaching workforce.
The school board voted 7-2 to approve the agreement over the protestations of members of the public and two board members who said they wanted more time to consider the implications.
Citing environmental justice, state gives city schools a $500,000 grant to plant and tend more trees
Across the nation this fall, the pivotal presidential election is a topic of formal instruction as well as casual conversation inside K-12 schools.
Vice presidential candidates, Tim Walz and JD Vance, as portrayed by students, debate the issues at Masterman on the eve of Election Day.
Philadelphia Academies now puts students on both career and college tracks and has moved away from its self-contained model.
Teacher attrition in Philadelphia is highest for new teachers and those of color
Some said the new instructional materials try to cover too much, and that they’re not very well prepared to teach it. But they also expressed hope about its long-term impact on students.
The exhibit at the Science History Institute showcases the role of women in pioneering in promoting healthier nutrition for children.