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We're watching what's going on with NYC's reading scores and are eager to see how Philly measures up.
Aug 14, 2026
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Chalkbeat Philadelphia is asking the city's youngest musicians to lay down some bars about the education situation in our city.
Aug 12, 2026
Plus, a look at the school district's unequal algebra access problem.
Aug 7, 2026
Why about a quarter of School District of Philadelphia schools will start up again without adequate cooling
Aug 5, 2026
Young people say they feel overpoliced and misunderstood when gathering in public. They want more spaces just for them.
Jul 31, 2026
Plus why some school board members want to examine charter enrollment.
Jul 29, 2026
Commonwealth Charter Academy students learn online. But school leaders say its expanding real estate portfolio helps provide families with additional services.
Jul 24, 2026
English learners in high school are much less likely to graduate than their peers.
Jul 22, 2026
Two cities' approaches confront the best way to educate students with special needs.
Jul 17, 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 15, 2026
This summer's forced transfer process has sparked confusion and frustration, and could accelerate teacher turnover in the district. One teacher compared it to a fantasy football draft. Yet experts say there’s no easy way to reassign staff.
Jul 10, 2026
Plus, two great education-related events to add to your calendar.
Jul 8, 2026
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But a key House Democrat says a major impasse on education is unlikely.
Jul 1, 2026
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.
Jun 26, 2026
Plus, a new poll finds most Philly voters think the city's schools are on the wrong track.
Jun 24, 2026
Parents and disability advocates say moving key special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services was not a surprise, but it flies in the face of what they told Education Department officials.
Jun 17, 2026
Philadelphia charter schools keep turning to the courts to fight district nonrenewal decisions. The legal fights have sucked up resources and escalated tensions.
Jun 12, 2026
Long-term NAEP assessment scores are up for 9-year-olds, but 13-year-olds are struggling.
Jun 10, 2026
Even with $50 million in one-time funding, Philadelphia's school superintendent says 340 school-based positions still won't be restored.
Jun 5, 2026
Summer break brings a higher risk of violence for Philly’s children. What can be done to stem the shootings?
Jun 3, 2026
City council members rallied outside of the board meeting on Thursday and called on board members to resign over their vote to approve school closures.
May 29, 2026
The ruling comes as Philly's City Council considers creating an elected school board.
May 27, 2026
One high school is experimenting with later start times following concerns about student fatigue.
May 22, 2026
Plus, 57 Philly schools will go remote today due to high temperatures.
May 20, 2026
Philadelphia Charters for Excellence alleges the district’s approach to charter renewals is "coercive and exploitative."
May 15, 2026
