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Kevin Bethel stands at a podium with microphones attached.

School safety School safety

Philadelphia outlines school safety plan in response to escalating violence

The district’s top safety official stressed that schools remain “the safest place” for students.

By Dale Mezzacappa

Girls wearing black shirts and face masks jump high over a wooden floor during class.

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Linking Philly girls of color to coding though dance reflects national trend

Supporters say getting students interested early in fields like coding is crucial.

By Nora Macaluso

Two men stand in front of a screen with their right hands raised in the air while wearing black T-shirts and masks.

Early Childhood Early Childhood

Two Philly fathers aim to hook students on reading early

Brent Johnstone and Akeiff Staples started FathersRead365 from scratch five years ago and worked hard to expand its reach.

By Nora Macaluso

Charter schools Charter schools

After years and amid protest, Board of Ed revokes two ASPIRA charters

It also approved a billion dollars in financing for major building upgrades.

By Bill Hangley Jr.

Charter schools Charter schools

Board of Education set to vote on three charter renewals

Both the SRC and the Board of Education have voted to revoke ASPIRA’s charters for Stetson and Olney. The issue has been tied up for years. The third charter vote includes conditions, which may not be enforceable.

By Bill Hangley Jr.

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At Mighty Writers forum, office holders and students share stories of gun violence and seek action

“How many more people have to die before you step up?” a student asked.

By The Notebook

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Marciene Mattleman, ‘a force of nature, an immovable object, an irresistible force,’ dies at 89

The Philadelphia educator and social entrepreneur focused on big-picture problems, founding several nonprofit organizations.

By Dale Mezzacappa

Charter schools Charter schools

State Rep. Roebuck calls for accountability in charter schools’ real estate deals

The bill is part of a larger package aimed at reforming Pennsylvania’s charter school system.

By Greg Windle

Charter schools Charter schools

DePasquale issues critical audit of Aspira Inc. and its charter schools

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Afterschool program supports African-born immigrant students

A Penn student started the program to help others like her.

By Darryl C. Murphy

Charter schools Charter schools

SRC votes not to renew Olney and Stetson charters

After pleas from parents, teachers, and students, the vote was 4-1. The board also voted 5-0 to close Khepera.

By Dale Mezzacappa

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In North Philadelphia, a school reshaped by Hurricane Maria

By Avi Wolfman-Arent WHYY

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Debate club: ‘Fight Club’ for thinkers

By Avi Wolfman-Arent WHYY

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Middle school students debate electoral college process

By Lane Whitman

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Parent engagement program celebrates creating bonds with families

By The Notebook

Charter schools Charter schools

Surprises, twists in SRC meeting dominated by charter votes

Wister turned over to Mastery. Great Oaks pulls out of Cooke. No votes on the nonrenewal proposals for Audenried, Vare, Olney and Stetson. And, oh yes, District hires Kelly to provide substitute services.

By Dale Mezzacappa