What could help formerly incarcerated students return to school? RSVP for Chalkbeat’s virtual event.
Students who take coursework in juvenile facilities say it’s not always easy to get credit for their work. Chalkbeat Philadelphia wants to talk solutions.
New York just finished transitioning state exams to computers. Now, amid a backlash to classroom technology, officials are considering whether to allow a return to paper.
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.
Democrat Josh Shapiro has spent his governorship threading a needle on education. Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity has taken a stronger stance in support of public school alternatives.
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.
What could help formerly incarcerated students return to school? RSVP for Chalkbeat’s virtual event.
Students who take coursework in juvenile facilities say it’s not always easy to get credit for their work. Chalkbeat Philadelphia wants to talk solutions.
New York just finished transitioning state exams to computers. Now, amid a backlash to classroom technology, officials are considering whether to allow a return to paper.
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.
Democrat Josh Shapiro has spent his governorship threading a needle on education. Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity has taken a stronger stance in support of public school alternatives.
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.
Handle With Care aims to help police notify schools when a student witnesses a traumatic event. There’s no data yet on whether it’s led to more services.
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.
Precious Eshiet moved to the U.S. from Nigeria at age 11. She wants young people not to be pigeonholed based on their race or economic background.
Experts say having a single application for all schools can improve equity and make families’ lives easier. But it takes political buy-in to create and maintain.
55 students in a single classroom: What a surge in freshman enrollment means for Philly’s Girls High
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.
What to know about gun violence trends among Philadelphia students
Philadelphia schools’ safety chief says conflict mediation, trusted adults, and safe corridors will remain core to the district’s violence prevention plan.
How a time capsule and watching lawmakers in action help students celebrate America’s 250th birthday
The events’ organizers hope the Philadelphia festivities will help students understand democracy.
School-level data can be a powerful tool for preventing and fighting outbreaks. Some states make it hard to find.
Teachers and experts say the curriculum from EL Education does not effectively teach young students phonics.
A training program for coaches in Philadelphia seeks to help players deal with trauma off the field.
Chalkbeat Philadelphia is hosting an inaugural back-to-school rap contest. Those 19 and younger can enter by sending a video to Chalkbeat on Instagram.
Philadelphia students will begin applying to selective schools nearly a month later than planned because official state test scores remain delayed.
“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.
Officials hope the new setup will prevent fights, but students in New York City have criticized a similar system due to privacy concerns.
The committees will be set up for the nine schools closing this academic year, schools receiving students from a closing school in 2027-28, and any school phasing out at the end of school year 2026-27.
Pennsylvania lawmakers still haven’t agreed on a statewide rule for cellphones in schools.
Philadelphia educators typically use PSSA and Keystone results to plan classes and student supports. This year, the scores are on hold as the first day of school approaches.
Due to asbestos concerns, Kensington High students and staff have been relocated to a building 7 miles away.
Students have positive things to say about summer opportunities provided by the school district and city. But the academic data the district shared doesn’t tell the whole story.
Philadelphia parents and advocates say kids with disabilities are regularly excluded or suspended from preschool. They want to ban the practice.
School district officials say they’re expanding access for students who can handle the advanced math class. But elected officials are impatient for change.
Here’s our list of school district events and community organizations offering free school supplies and other resources.
The district has added air conditioning to dozens of schools in recent years. But around 50 still won’t have adequate cooling when the new school year begins.
Philly teens feel overpoliced, misunderstood when gathering in public. They want more spaces just for them.
The Board of Education has already approved the district’s plan to close 17 schools beginning next year. Members of Philadelphia’s City Council want to stop that from happening.
Renaissance charter schools are supposed to serve students in the surrounding neighborhood. But as student enrollment shrinks citywide, many fill their seats with students from elsewhere.
School leaders say the building will be home to offices and a family service center. But some officials and advocates question the school’s real estate spending.