Sammy Caiola, Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Sammy Caiola, Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Sammy Caiola is the Gun Violence Reporter for Chalkbeat Philadelphia, covering solutions to and drivers of shootings and fights on campus.

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Philadelphia

Pre-apprenticeships > college? In Philly, some students lean yes

Jun 26, 2026

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Pre-apprenticeships > college? In Philly, some students lean yes

About half of Philadelphia's 2025 high school graduates chose not to enroll in college. Pennsylvania is investing in programs that help prepare students for the workforce right after school.

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Philadelphia

Parker’s rideshare tax is dead. Hundreds of school positions will be cut.

Jun 5, 2026

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Parker’s rideshare tax is dead. Hundreds of school positions will be cut.

Even with $50 million in one-time funding, Philadelphia's school superintendent says 340 school-based positions still won't be restored.

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Philadelphia

May 22, 2026

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Need more sleep? Students might, too.

One high school is experimenting with later start times following concerns about student fatigue.

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Philadelphia

May 8, 2026

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Philadelphia's school closure plan has a major funding hole

The School District of Philadelphia hopes to raise $2 billion.

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Philadelphia

These moms fought through red tape to win recess and bathroom breaks for kids

Apr 1, 2026

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These moms fought through red tape to win recess and bathroom breaks for kids

School district policy can be hard to change, but this advocacy group refused to give up.

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