Superintendent Watlington talks academics, cellphone bans and school closures
Philadelphia’s public school students returned to classrooms this week, and Superintendent Tony Watlington said the year is “off…
Philly school district to release plan for students impacted by delayed PSSA test scores
The School District of Philadelphia will release a plan next week for students seeking to apply for enrollment…
Delay in state test scores complicating application process for Philly magnet schools
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A delay in the release of state test scores is complicating the application process…
Each principal has their own tactic to curbing cellphone use in schools, from using Yondr pouches to metal cabinets
The School District of Philadelphia discourages students from using personal electronic devices while inside district buildings. But with…
Pennsylvania cellphone ban debate: Philly schools roll out new policies
PHILADELPHIA – As students prepare for a new school year, some Philadelphia schools are already rolling out strict…
HVAC project delays Kensington High reopening
PHILADELPHIA – Kensington High School will not be ready to open at the start of the 2026-27 school…
‘Discriminatory’ Masterman policy puts spotlight on Philly’s algebra disparities
City Council’s education committee chair is calling on the School District of Philadelphia to reconsider its “discriminatory” criteria…
Philly’s Back-to-School bus tour kicks off following delay – NBC10 Philadelphia
It may have taken a few days to reschedule due to rain, but on Friday, the School District…
City controller to do a performance audit of Philadelphia School District
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia’s city controller will conduct a performance audit of the school district at the…
Philly’s new school buses come equipped with AI safety features, tracking app, more
PHILADELPHIA – Thousands of Philadelphia students will be heading to school in a new fleet of high-tech buses…
Councilmembers call for audit of Philly’s public school system – NBC10 Philadelphia
As the School District of Philadelphia prepares to embark on a 10-year, $3 billion facilities master plan, that…
Amid reports of a toxic environment at Frankford High, its longtime principal moves on to another school
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The longtime principal of Frankford High is moving to another school following reports of…