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The Department of Education has cut half of its workforce, prompting concerns across Philadelphia. Educators brace for budget strains and potential impacts on student services amid tightening resources.
The Philadelphia Teachers Union has ratified a new 3-year contract with the school district, securing improved pay and benefits. The agreement aims to enhance working conditions and support student success.
Many Philadelphia students who express plans to attend college never enroll. Barriers like financial challenges, lack of support, and confusing application processes contribute to this persistent gap, raising concerns for the city’s education future.
Philadelphia has launched innovative summer learning programs for kids without relying on federal funds, ensuring continued education and engagement during the break, NPR reports. This model offers a promising alternative for other cities.
A local nonprofit has launched a survey to gather parents’ priorities on education and childcare. The effort aims to shape programs that better address community needs, officials say.
Philadelphia Superintendent explains how the school district plans to navigate upcoming SEPTA service cuts, ensuring students maintain access to transportation amid reduced routes. Details on adjusted schedules and support systems follow.
Drexel’s School of Education launches a new program creating a “bridge” to kindergarten for Philadelphia children, easing their transition and boosting early learning success in underserved communities.
Philadelphia High School has been ranked among the top ten high schools nationwide, highlighting its academic excellence and innovative programs. This recognition marks a milestone for the city’s education system.
Pennsylvania education leaders are urgently responding after the Trump administration withheld crucial education funds, threatening school budgets and programs statewide, Chalkbeat reports.
The Philadelphia School District and teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement, potentially ending weeks of negotiations and avoiding disruptions for students and families, officials announced Tuesday.
Philadelphia schools lost $700,000 in a recent cyber fraud scheme, officials confirmed. Authorities are investigating the breach as the district works to strengthen its cybersecurity measures to prevent future attacks.
The Philadelphia School District and teachers union reached a last-minute agreement on the first day of school, averting a strike and ensuring students return to class as scheduled, WHYY reports.
Philadelphia City Council President has urged for higher wages for early childhood workers, highlighting their crucial role in the community. The call comes amid ongoing efforts to improve pay and conditions in the sector.
Philadelphia’s school board approved a $1.5 billion loan and ratified a new contract with the teachers union, aiming to stabilize finances and ensure continued classroom support amid ongoing challenges.
About 700 new teachers reported for their first day in Philadelphia schools, stepping into what city leaders call “the most critical profession on the planet.” Their arrival marks a fresh start for the district’s education efforts.
One of the largest specialized high schools has seen a significant drop in enrollment. As challenges mount, a determined alumnus steps forward with plans to revive its legacy and restore its standing in the community.
Philadelphia teachers will receive raises under a new contract despite the absence of a state budget deal, ensuring pay increases move forward amid ongoing funding uncertainties, according to Chalkbeat.
Philadelphia’s new teachers’ contract, criticized as a sellout by educators, has cleared obstacles for mass public school closures. The deal raises serious concerns about the future of education and community access.
A Philadelphia elementary school faces ongoing neglect, with deteriorating conditions raising alarms among community members. Fears grow that the school may once again be targeted for closure, threatening students and local families.
A woman was injured in a shooting near Waring Elementary School and Roberto Clemente Playground in Philadelphia, police say. Authorities are investigating the incident and searching for suspects. No further details have been released.