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Philadelphia
Aug 19, 2026
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1 min read
The week before Philadelphia schools begin their year, things aren't going quite as expected.
Aug 7, 2026
Plus, a look at the school district's unequal algebra access problem.
Jul 29, 2026
Plus why some school board members want to examine charter enrollment.
Jul 24, 2026
Commonwealth Charter Academy students learn online. But school leaders say its expanding real estate portfolio helps provide families with additional services.
Jul 22, 2026
English learners in high school are much less likely to graduate than their peers.
Jul 15, 2026
The budget directs more funding to career training programs and special education. But it does not include the cellphone ban sought by Gov. Shapiro.
Jul 8, 2026
2 min read
Plus, two great education-related events to add to your calendar.
Jul 1, 2026
But a key House Democrat says a major impasse on education is unlikely.
Jun 24, 2026
Plus, a new poll finds most Philly voters think the city's schools are on the wrong track.
Jun 10, 2026
Long-term NAEP assessment scores are up for 9-year-olds, but 13-year-olds are struggling.
May 27, 2026
The ruling comes as Philly's City Council considers creating an elected school board.
May 20, 2026
Plus, 57 Philly schools will go remote today due to high temperatures.
May 13, 2026
"It’s everywhere implanted in our lives.”
May 6, 2026
A video of Philadelphia high school students appearing to struggle to read went viral. Some advocates say it started a necessary conversation.
Apr 29, 2026
Join Chalkbeat Philadelphia at our virtual event on May 12.
Apr 15, 2026
3 min read
Plus: The Dutch king and queen visited a Philadelphia high school.
Apr 10, 2026
Philadelphia teachers say many students are earning low-value credentials as an easy path to graduation. No one knows if that’s benefiting graduates.
Apr 3, 2026
Plus, what Chalkbeat Philly has been up to during the school district's spring break.
