The number of Philadelphia students passing their state exams to graduate has plummeted over the past three years. Some researchers worry that there isn’t enough evidence that the new paths to graduation are all useful.

As Philadelphia tackles a severe teacher shortage, the program helps students earn college credit to become educators.

The district will open 2 schools as part of the new North Philadelphia Promise Zone, even as officials plan on closing underutilized public schools in the city.

The nearly $90 million building has space for more than 1,000 students.

Roughly 90% of high schoolers who weren’t on track to graduate by the end of 9th grade stayed off track in 10th grade, according to a November district analysis.

Joyce Wilkerson’s position on the board — which City Council never officially approved — has been questioned by a city court.

Researchers say high-impact tutoring programs can work to boost achievement — but only if students get enough tutoring time each week.

The U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee launched the investigation into the school district last month.

The school board voted to ratify the contract at its Thursday board meeting nearly four months after the union’s previous contract expired.

The city’s district and alternative schools have lost students, while charter and cyber charter enrollment has grown slightly. The number of English language learners has nearly doubled over the past decade.