n Philadelphia, a tech training program has overhauled its curriculum to try to give young people a leg up in an increasingly competitive job market.

Philadelphia families covet the city’s magnet schools. But many students still don’t know if they have a chance to get in due to the state test score delay.

Charter leaders say they’re frustrated with the board’s delays sharing information about a new evaluation framework, which can be used to close schools.

The school’s enrollment has rebounded under Principal KaTiedra Argro’s leadership. But at the start of the year, the district didn’t let her hire enough staff to keep up.

Students say they appreciate the tight-knit community in small schools. But some wish they had more course options.

The events’ organizers hope the Philadelphia festivities will help students understand democracy.

Teachers and experts say the curriculum from EL Education does not effectively teach young students phonics.

“We need the classroom teaching to change in Philadelphia,” Superintendent Tony Watlington said.

District officials say their focus this school year is on improving academics.

Philadelphia’s schools will kick off what could be a tumultuous year on Monday, Aug. 24.