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Chalkbeat Philly Bureau Chief
Philadelphia
May 15, 2026
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1 min read
Philadelphia Charters for Excellence alleges the district’s approach to charter renewals is "coercive and exploitative."
May 1, 2026
2 min read
Board members voted to approve the plan remotely after a confrontational meeting where city councilmembers demanded members’ resignations.
Apr 24, 2026
After an intense political showdown, the school board delayed its vote on the district's school closure plan until April 30.
Apr 8, 2026
Students are organizing walkouts, meeting with city council members, and testifying at board meetings to try and save their schools.
