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https://www.climatecentral.org/partnership-journalism/effort-to-adapt-philly-schools-to-rising-temperatures-under-threat
Effort to adapt Philly schools to rising temperatures under threat | Climate Central
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https://www.climatecentral.org/partnership-journalism/philly-schools-are-overheating-how-solar-could-save-schools
Philly schools are overheating: How solar could save schools | Climate Central
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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.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2025/09/25/school-board-approves-watlington-contract-extension-through-2030/
Tony Watlington gets contract extension to lead Philly schools through 2030 - Chalkbeat
Sep 26, 2025 - Watlington has garnered the support of union leaders and Mayor Cherelle Parker. But looming school closures and the Trump administration could test him.
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https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/council-jamie-gauthier-school-district-closures-zoning-20260319.html
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier moves to restrict zoning for four West Philly schools slated to close
Mar 19, 2026 - Gauthier said she wants to ensure the Philadelphia school district’s decisions about closures are not motivated by potential financial rewards from reselling...
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https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/news/transportation-and-transit/panel-discusses-mayor-parkers-proposed-rideshare-tax-to-raise-money-for-philly-schools/4375757/
Panel discusses Mayor Parker’s proposed rideshare tax to raise money for Philly schools – NBC10...
Mar 27, 2026 - Mayor Cherelle Parker recently announced a change to her proposed rideshare tax in order to help close the Philadelphia School District’s $300 million budget...
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/02/11/trauma-model-imparts-calm-spaces-to-help-kids-cope-in-school/
5 Philly schools use trauma-informed school model to prevent conflict - Chalkbeat
Feb 11, 2026 - An early evaluation of a trauma-informed curriculum in place at five Philadelphia elementary schools shows assaults, verbal harassment, and disorderly conduct...
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https://whyy.org/articles/west-philadelphia-proposed-school-closures/
Students rally against proposed closure of 5 West Philly schools - WHYY
Mar 24, 2026 - A West Philadelphia rally called for the consolidation of five schools set to be closed under the school district's plan.
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https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/news/politics/superintendent-teachers-union-leader-talk-controversial-plan-for-philly-schools/4364361/
Superintendent, teachers’ union leader talk controversial plan for Philly schools – NBC10...
Mar 6, 2026 - In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington about his...
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https://whyy.org/categories/education/
Education news: Philly schools, colleges & policies - WHYY
Education is a public good and a civil right. Through programs like Schooled, WHYY's reporting shines a light on our school system, telling the stories of...
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https://www.inquirer.com/education/inq2/school-closures-philadelphia-district-watlington-20260326.html
Philly school closures: What to know about the schools the district may close
Mar 26, 2026 - In addition to closing schools, the district has proposed co-locating six, modernizing 159, and building a brand new building.
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https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2025/04/04/parents-call-for-chief-of-joy-and-more-sel-and-dei-in-district-schools/
Philly campaign for joy in schools reaches City Council - Chalkbeat
Apr 9, 2025 - Parent advocacy group Lift Every Voice renewed its call for a school district “Chief of Joy” position to track student discipline, mental health support, and...
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https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/education-and-community-engagement/schools-and-teachers
Programs for Schools & Teachers - Ensemble Arts Philly
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https://phillydaily.com/news/schools/
Schools News - Philly Daily
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