City Council criticizes school closure plan, takes shots at Board of Education
Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. on Thursday pledged to share more about his proposal to let City Council impeach…
School District of Philadelphia’s new wellness policy guarantees daily recess, and bathroom and water breaks
The School District of Philadelphia has adopted a new wellness policy that aims to keep students active and…
Philadelphia school district approves first-ever wellness policy, guaranteeing recess and bathroom breaks
By Jack Tomczuk School District of Philadelphia students now have guaranteed recess and bathroom breaks, under new rules…
New policy at Philadelphia public schools guarantees daily lunch, bathroom access and ends collective punishment
Parents, school leaders and city officials are celebrating the adoption of a new student wellness policy in the…
Philadelphia school board eliminates half days, codifies bathroom breaks
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School District of Philadelphia presents updated facilities plan to Board of Education
Hundreds of people opposing the School District of Philadelphia‘s plan to close schools around the city gathered outside its headquarters on…
School District of Philadelphia unveils new facilities plan that would close 18 schools instead of 20
The School District of Philadelphia unveiled some changes to its long-term facilities plan Thursday, including a small reduction…
School district officials to present master plan to board – NBC10 Philadelphia
After a long road of outreach meetings, surveys and public townhalls — where many parents expressed concerns —…
Philly school closures plan raises concerns about 2013 repeat
When the School District of Philadelphia closed two dozen schools as a cost-cutting measure in 2013, it resulted…
School District of Philadelphia to reopen for in-person learning Wednesday
The School District of Philadelphia is set to reopen for regular in-person classes and operations on Wednesday. Students…
Pennsylvania teachers want to reimagine how everyday teaching works
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Philadelphia summit recognizes Black history education milestones
Edwin Perez and Amber Austin, teachers from the Baltimore County area, said they found out about the event…