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New Masterman principal wants to create more opportunities at Philadelphia’s elite magnet

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Philadelphia school board member Angela McIver resigns, effective immediately

By Johann Calhoun

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Philadelphia chief of charter schools leaves to become D.C. state superintendent

By Dale Mezzacappa

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New school board member talks goals for Philadelphia students, lawsuit by former affiliate group ACLU

By Johann Calhoun

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After nearly a year at home, some early-grade students return to Philadelphia schools

By Dale Mezzacappa and Johann Calhoun

Some district schools are finally reopening. Here’s what we know about Philadelphia’s in-person learning plan.

By Dale Mezzacappa

Philadelphia school board faces possible legal action over speaker limits

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Philadelphia board promises change after report on low achievement, racial disparities

By Dale Mezzacappa

Philadelphia board wants to confront equity issues and old assumptions, its president says

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Philadelphia school leaders confident schools will reopen this year

By Dale Mezzacappa

Mayor Kenney nominates three new members to Philadelphia school board 

By Dale Mezzacappa

‘Our kids deserve nothing less’: A few wishes for Philadelphia education in 2021

By Johann Calhoun and Dale Mezzacappa

Philadelphia superintendent receives ‘needs improvement’ rating in two areas

By Dale Mezzacappa

Philadelphia school board unveils ‘goals and guardrails’ to focus on student achievement

By Dale Mezzacappa

Groups allege ‘no transparency’ from mayor in filling Philadelphia school board vacancies

By Johann Calhoun

There is still time to apply to sit on the Philadelphia Board of Education

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Philadelphia’s superintendent hasn’t been contacted about top education job

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Philadelphia district launches equity initiative

By Dale Mezzacappa

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How Pennsylvania plan for vouchers would work

By Connie Langland

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Quicktakes: What should the District look for in choosing its next superintendent?

By Avi Wolfman-Arent WHYY

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Foundations influence urban school leadership

By Dale Mezzacappa

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Willing to listen

By Benjamin Herold

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Proposed closure list has only 9 schools – for now

By Benjamin Herold

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Voucher plans elsewhere: No evidence of a quick fix

By Connie Langland

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‘Zero tolerance’ is dropped from code of conduct; critics skeptical

By Avi Wolfman-Arent WHYY

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What about the public?

By Benjamin Herold

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Connected: The networked teacher

By Samuel Reed III

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Profile of Erika Almiron, Notebook member

By Avi Wolfman-Arent WHYY

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Se aprueba el plan de vales Senado de Pensilvania

By Connie Langland

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Behind closed doors with the SRC

By Benjamin Herold

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District crafts plans to expand School Advisory Councils

By Paul Jablow

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Organizing groups merge voices to advocate for school reform

By Will Treece