Philadelphia School District Eliminates Half Days Starting 2026-27 The Philadelphia School District has announced the elimination of all half days beginning in the 2026-27 school year, marking a significant shift in its academic calendar. Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. emphasized that the decision aims to improve student attendance and reduce disruptions for families. “Half days […]
Philadelphia is bracing for a significant snowstorm this weekend, prompting city officials to take proactive measures to ensure public safety. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced that a snow emergency will begin at 9 p.m. on Saturday, urging residents to move vehicles off snow emergency routes to facilitate snow removal efforts. The storm is expected to bring […]
Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony B. Watlington has unveiled a bold $2.8 billion Facilities Master Plan that proposes the closure or repurposing of 20 schools across the city. The plan, which aims to modernize the district’s aging infrastructure, includes repurposing 12 properties for district use and transferring eight to the city for workforce housing or […]
SEPTA strike looms, disrupting transport for Philly students & workers; families urged to plan alternatives like carpooling, walking groups, remote learning
The new contract provides substantial salary increases for principals, assistant principals, and other school-based administrators.
Philadelphia is home to some of the most talented students, as they express their creativities through various outlets including academics.
Officials of the Philadelphia School District will be gathering Thursday (May 29) at noon to discuss the school board's agenda
Other districts in the area, including Lower Merion and Central Bucks, were already closed on Friday for unrelated events.
A wintry mix of snow, rain, sleet and freezing rain is making its way toward the Delaware Valley Wednesday night. Throughout Thursday morning, we can expect all of these to occur somewhere in our area. By midday Thursday, everything should change over to rain, but needless to say, travel conditions will not be ideal, and some schools […]
Philadelphia Academies Inc. is teaming up with Parkway West High School in West Philadelphia to launch a program in efforts to develop more Black male educators in the community. The program, called One Soul, is funded by a $400,000 state grant and it is focused on expanding early childhood education pre-apprenticeship. The funding is part […]
School District of Philadelphia Promises to Protect Immigrant Students Amid Mass Deportation Threats
The School District of Philadelphia has made a promise to protect immigrant students amid President's Trump threat of mass deportation.
Superintendent Dr. William R. Hite announced earlier this morning at a news conference that The School District of Philadelphia “WILL OPEN” in September but with temporary “service reductions.” The reductions include: High school students who live within two miles of school will not receive transportation support. This will impact about 7,500 students at district, charter, and non-public […]