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Philadelphia Charters for Excellence alleges the district’s approach to charter renewals is "coercive and exploitative."
May 15, 2026
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1 min read
"It’s everywhere implanted in our lives.”
May 13, 2026
The School District of Philadelphia hopes to raise $2 billion.
May 8, 2026
2 min read
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
3 min read
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
