Covering Philly's public schools for @chalkbeat.
Philadelphia, PA
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One of our beloved story editors, who works closely with our Chicago team, is receiving treatment for an inoperable brain tumor. Monica is an incredible editor, but more importantly, she is a mother and a wonderfully kind person. Please consider donating: gofundme.com/f/support-monic…
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Unfortunately, here's a very Philly story: Teachers at one high school dealt with two years of disruptive renovations so their century-old building could get air conditioning.
But the renovations created an asbestos problem.
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A week before school starts, teachers and families have been told they'll need to relocate to a different building 7 miles away while the district cleans up the toxic substance.
Environmental heat problems 🤝 environmental air quality problems...
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tis the season when wealth inequities are laid bare... Students miss days of school because many buildings across the country don't have adequate AC.
@RRedelmeier reports that a quarter of Philly schools are closed today chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…
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Much has been said about Success Academy the past 20 yrs.
But this convo b/w 2 former Success students + current HS seniors grappling w/ what their time there meant + how it affected them is fresh + powerful. Must listen from @BellVoices:
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Pennsylvania overhauled its graduation requirements four years ago. Since then, teachers say there's been a troubling trend:
Students are getting low-value credentials like ladder safety just to check off grad requirements.
No officials are tracking it.
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NEW: The Philadelphia school district wants to close 20 schools starting in 2027 to address enrollment decline and crumbling buildings.
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School leaders say the aim is to give all students better opportunities.
But many already disagree with parts of the plan.
The head of the City Council Education Committee said he would “never support” closing one of the schools on the district’s list.
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As one high schooler said: “It’s going to be a mess.”
This is just the beginning of our reporting on what this plan will mean for Philly, if the school board approves it.
Follow along: chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/n…
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Some Philadelphia schools would close entirely, while others would co-locate with other schools. In total, more than 70 schools would be affected by the changes. See the full list. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…
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One influential Philadelphia Councilmember has already strongly opposed the district’s plan to close 20 schools, which school leaders announced Thursday. Students and families are worried too. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…
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Fewer Philadelphia students are graduating by passing state exams, and more are meeting grad requirements by submitting industry-recognized credentials.
Help us report on the impact.
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Philadelphia’s youngest learners aren’t getting support services they’re legally entitled to
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Philadelphia’s youngest learners aren’t getting support services they’re legally entitled to.
Some families say they're waiting months for early intervention services, putting kids behind before they start kindergarten.
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NEW: @SEPTA is restoring some bus lines that serve schools after an outcry from students and teachers who said transit cuts made getting to school on time impossible.
The city announced that SEPTA agreed "in concept" to restore some service on Sept. 2.
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Are you a student or educator in Philly? Tell us about how planned SEPTA cuts will derail your school commute:
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Why so many Philly students who say they plan to go to college do not matriculate chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…
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More than 21,000 Philadelphia students rely on SEPTA to get to school. But if the transit system does not get more funding by Aug. 14, officials say service cuts at the start of the school year are unavoidable. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…
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