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But a key House Democrat says a major impasse on education is unlikely.
Jul 1, 2026
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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
"It’s everywhere implanted in our lives.”
May 13, 2026
The School District of Philadelphia hopes to raise $2 billion.
May 8, 2026
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A video of Philadelphia high school students appearing to struggle to read went viral. Some advocates say it started a necessary conversation.
May 6, 2026
Board members voted to approve the plan remotely after a confrontational meeting where city councilmembers demanded members’ resignations.
May 1, 2026
Join Chalkbeat Philadelphia at our virtual event on May 12.
Apr 29, 2026
After an intense political showdown, the school board delayed its vote on the district's school closure plan until April 30.
Apr 24, 2026
Plus: The Dutch king and queen visited a Philadelphia high school.
Apr 15, 2026
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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 10, 2026
Students are organizing walkouts, meeting with city council members, and testifying at board meetings to try and save their schools.
Apr 8, 2026
Plus, what Chalkbeat Philly has been up to during the school district's spring break.
Apr 3, 2026
School district policy can be hard to change, but this advocacy group refused to give up.
Apr 1, 2026
