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Constant cutting is ‘heartbreaking,’ testifies Wilkes-Barre leader in Pennsylvania school funding case

In ninth week, petitioners wrap up their case. Legislative leaders will start calling witnesses on Monday

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Chief financial officer says Philadelphia needs more state aid to meet student needs

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Are Philly schools heading back to normal? Teachers union says not so fast.  

By Johann Calhoun

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‘Pennsylvania is forgoing resources’: Economists say school funding matters

By Dale Mezzacappa

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‘Music can help us heal’: Philly students express dealing with COVID, racial injustice in album 

A music project at Hill-Freedman World Academy amplifies students’ perspectives on recent challenges — from the pandemic to racialized violence.

By Johann Calhoun

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New COVID guidance for Philly schools includes 5-day quarantine

By Johann Calhoun

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Pennsylvania doesn’t spend enough on schools, state education secretary testifies 

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Philly schools partner with Black Doctors Consortium to get more Black and Latino students vaccinated

By Johann Calhoun

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In dramatic turnaround, most Philadelphia schools will be in-person this week

By Johann Calhoun

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Spending gaps in Pennsylvania among widest in the country, college dean testifies  

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Hite testifies lack of resources holds back Philly students

By Dale Mezzacappa

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‘It’s made planning nearly impossible’: Philly teachers scramble in district’s partial return

By Dale Mezzacappa and Johann Calhoun

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91 Philly schools will be remote this week due to staffing shortages

By Chalkbeat Staff

Pennsylvania fair funding trial resumes: ‘We have done great things … but we don’t have the funding we need.’ 

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Union scoffs at new COVID guidance as Philly schools go virtual for snow 

By Johann Calhoun

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Philly health secretary insistent on in-person learning despite calls to go virtual  

By Johann Calhoun

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‘This is not the way to handle things’: Teachers and parents say Philly’s partial reopening of schools is chaotic 

By Dale Mezzacappa and Johann Calhoun

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Amid COVID surge and staffing shortage, 81 Philly schools will shift to remote learning

By Johann Calhoun and Dale Mezzacappa

As COVID cases soar, Philly schools plan for tentative reopening after break

By Dale Mezzacappa

The COVID-19 outbreak is changing our daily reality

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There’s more than one way to write a college essay

I resented the expectation that I lead with my trauma. But trauma is not the only thing that defines me, and it’s not the only reason I deserve to go to college.

By Lin Lin

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Central office staff helping in Philadelphia schools struggling with vacancies and absences

By Dale Mezzacappa

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With COVID surge in Philly, educators call for temporary return to remote learning or stricter health protocols  

By Johann Calhoun

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The Philadelphia Parking Authority is asking schools for an $11.3 million refund. There are big implications.

By Dale Mezzacappa

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In Pennsylvania, it’s past time to focus on school funding gaps

A landmark case could help alleviate inequities like those I’ve seen across the state.

By Lydia Kulina-Washburn

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New Philadelphia special admissions process should be put on hold, speakers tell City Council

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Behind bars: School inside Philly’s juvenile center feels brunt of city’s gun violence

The goal of the district’s school at the Juvenile Justice Services Center is to keep Philadelphia students on track and transition them back into traditional schools. But the rise in youth gun violence has staff at the center needing more specialized help.

By Johann Calhoun

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Importance of pre-K takes center stage at Pennsylvania fair funding trial 

By Dale Mezzacappa

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After long road, Philly board renews Universal Audenried’s charter

By Johann Calhoun

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Writing test added to Philly’s selective admissions process is being misused, professor says 

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Philly schools could thrive under Latino superintendent, some activists suggest

By Johann Calhoun

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Philly board selects advisory group to help search for new superintendent 

By Johann Calhoun

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For many of her students, this year is their first school experience

By Johann Calhoun

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Child care staffing shortages across Pennsylvania persist, but solutions taking shape

Staffing has always been an issue in the industry due to its persistently low pay and often stressful working conditions, but shortages worsened during the pandemic.

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Preschool suspensions and expulsions have dropped in Pennsylvania. Here’s why that progress is in jeopardy.

By Ann Schimke

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Pennsylvania could get universal preschool. Here’s how.

By Ann Schimke

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