The district’s building problems stem from decades of underfunding from the state, union leaders and some members of City Council said Wednesday.
School board members pressed Superintendent Watlington for more details about the proposal.
Members of the City Council have expressed concerns about the district’s sweeping facilities plan.
Stigma and limited options often drive students away from participating in free school meals, according to a new study from Temple University.
Tuesday will be the fifth day this school year the district has closed schools due to snow.
The district’s school closure proposal includes shuttering five magnet or citywide admissions high schools.
At Lankenau Environmental High School, educators said the district should protect the campus’ unique offerings. At Paul Robeson High School, families worried the school’s land has been targeted for redevelopment.
Philadelphia district officials say they’ve learned lessons from the last round of school closures. Some people aren’t so sure.
Philadelphia district leaders said they wanted more equitable admissions policies for magnet schools like Masterman. An appeals court found that approach may be discriminatory.
Gov. Shapiro is also seeking $158 million for career and technical education programs, $420 million for pre-K programs, and $35 million for student teacher stipends.