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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2025/01/30/philly-superintendent-focuses-on-data-amid-trump-administration-orders/
Philadelphia schools are ‘turning the corner,’ superintendent says - Chalkbeat
Jan 30, 2025 - Philadelphia schools are making gains, but challenges like immigration policy and political uncertainty remain. Here’s how Watlington is responding.
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/02/03/2026-shapiro-budget-education-breakdown/
Josh Shapiro’s budget would provide $151 million more for Philadelphia schools - Chalkbeat
Feb 3, 2026 - Philadelphia’s schools would get $151 million more under Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal. But the district still needs more funding to pay for its proposed...
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https://www.greatschools.org/best-schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia/
Best Philadelphia Schools, Page 1 - Philadelphia, PA | GreatSchools
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https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/philadelphia-schools-now-guarantee-water-and-bathroom-breaks-with-daily-recess-and-ban-silent-lunches/
Philadelphia Schools Now Guarantee Water and Bathroom Breaks and Daily Recess–With a Ban on Silent...
Mar 4, 2026 - The program also prevents teachers from withdrawing access to these through disciplinary measures, and guarantees
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2024/08/07/students-deserve-more-arts-music-and-recess-in-a-joy-based-schools-budget/
Philadelphia schools need ‘joy-based’ budget for students, group says - Chalkbeat
Aug 8, 2024 - Parents have acute concerns about the climate of Philadelphia public schools and whether they’re giving students an uplifting environment, the advocacy group...
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https://www.philasd.org/blog/2022/01/17/mlkweekendupdateeve-2/
Update: Six Additional School District of Philadelphia Schools Will Provide Virtual Learning for...
Jan 17, 2022 - Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, We appreciate your patience and understanding as we regularly review data to identify any school(s) where we...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2024/03/25/police-schools-announce-program-to-help-students-deal-with-trauma/
Philadelphia schools, police unveil effort to help students facing trauma - Chalkbeat
Mar 25, 2024 - After two high-profile shootings impacting students, the Philadelphia police department and school district unveiled a program to help students deal with...
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Best Philadelphia Schools | Philadelphia, PA School Ratings | GreatSchools
Best Philadelphia schools listed by Philadelphia school districts. Browse best elementary, middle, and high schools private and public schools by grade level...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org:443/philadelphia/philadelphia-public-schools/
Philadelphia Public Schools - Chalkbeat
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/02/13/district-leaders-want-to-reinvest-in-neighborhood-high-schools/
Philadelphia wants more students to attend neighborhood high schools - Chalkbeat
Feb 13, 2026 - Philadelphia school leaders want to close several magnet schools and funnel more students into neighborhood high schools. But families say they oppose the...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/01/28/families-oppose-plan-to-close-schools-in-kensington/
Philadelphia parents question plan to close 2 Kensington schools - Chalkbeat
Jan 28, 2026 - Despite declining enrollment, parents and City Councilmember Quetcy Lozada describe Conwell and Stetson middle schools as community anchors and resource hubs.
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https://www.philasd.org/blog/2026/02/13/safewelcoming26/
Important Guidance to Ensure Safe and Welcoming Schools - The School District of Philadelphia
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/03/26/councilmembers-want-zoning-changes-for-schools-slated-for-closure/
Philadelphia City Councilmembers push to rezone property for schools slated for closure - Chalkbeat
Mar 26, 2026 - Philadelphia’s City Council doesn’t have direct say over the district’s school closure plan. But zoning changes could influence how the plan plays out.
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Mar 3, 2026 - Turn Your State Taxes Into Scholarships for Jewish Day Schools Did you know you can transform your Pennsylvania state taxes into scholarships for students
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https://www.inquirer.com:443/education/philadelphia-school-district-jermaine-dawson-superintendent-baltimore-20260420.html
A top schools official is leaving Philadelphia to become Baltimore’s superintendent
Apr 20, 2026 - Jermaine Dawson is Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr.'s deputy for academics. He'll become CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/philadelphia-public-schools/
Philadelphia Public Schools - Chalkbeat
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https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/superintendent-teachers-union-leader-talk-controversial-philly-schools-plan/4364357/
Superintendent, union leader talk Philly schools plan – NBC10 Philadelphia
Mar 6, 2026 - Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington and teachers' union leader Arthur Steinberg discussed the controversial plan for Philadelphia schools.
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https://www.philasd.org/blog/2026/01/15/55-district-high-schools-earn-middle-states-accreditation/
55 District High Schools Earn Middle States Accreditation - The School District of Philadelphia
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https://now.temple.edu/news/2026-04-09/temple-awarded-15-million-federal-funding-its-philadelphia-healthy-safe-schools-program
Temple awarded $1.5 million in federal funding for its Philadelphia Healthy and Safe Schools...
Rep. Brendan Boyle (PA-02) joined Temple University leadership on Wednesday, April 8, to announce funding that will expand efforts to build trauma-sensitive...
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https://www.greatschools.org/best-elementary-schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia/
Best Philadelphia Elementary Schools, Page 1 - Philadelphia, PA | GreatSchools
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/02/26/philly-officials-change-school-closure-plan-to-remove-two-schools/
Philadelphia district remove 2 schools from school closure proposal - Chalkbeat
Feb 26, 2026 - Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington says the district is no longer proposing to close Conwell Middle School and Motivation High School. That means the...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/02/09/schools-like-conwell-and-lankenau-mount-fierce-pushback-against-school-closure-plan/
Philadelphia students, families make the case to keep their schools open - Chalkbeat
Feb 9, 2026 - Staff at Tilden Middle School say they’re frustrated by the Philadelphia school district’s plan to close their school. It’s one of 20 the district wants to...
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Schools – Philadelphia Water Department
Jun 15, 2022 - Storm Drain Marking School groups (and anyone else!) can help protect our city’s waterways from pollution by placing storm drain markers in your neighborhood....
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A free newsletter from Chalkbeat with the latest news on Philadelphia Public Schools and education policy in Pennsylvania — sign up here to get it delivered to...
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https://www.greatschools.org/best-middle-schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia/
Best Philadelphia Middle Schools, Page 1 - Philadelphia, PA | GreatSchools
Philadelphia, PA school districts, public, private and charter school listings and rankings for Philadelphia, PA. Find your school district information from...
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https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/pennsylvania-schools-get-state-guidance-about-handling-covid-19-outbreaks/
Pennsylvania Schools Get State Guidance About Handling COVID-19 Outbreaks - CBS Philadelphia
Aug 14, 2020 - The Education and Health departments late Thursday notified school administrators of the recommended procedures, which depend on how many people are infected...
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