multiple listing in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Philadelphia’s dropout rate was once the highest in Pennsylvania. Now it’s falling sharply. The district is emphasizing outreach to students and families.
The latest plan to reshape Philadelphia’s school district, released by Superintendent Tony Watlington on Monday, would close 17 schools beginning in 2027.
As the school board considers closing 18 schools, Philly students are organizing to stop the plan. They are questioning how officials make decisions about education in the city.
Under a new contract with the school district, all school safety officers will get bulletproof vests, handcuffs and new uniforms by the start of next school year.
Philadelphia district officials say they’ve learned lessons from the last round of school closures. Some people aren’t so sure. Diplomas are key to financial success, but parts of Kensington have his
The process has sparked confusion and frustration, and could accelerate teacher turnover in the district. Yet experts say there’s no easy way to reassign staff. All after-school activities are also c
