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School board application deadline looms, Mayor Parker looks to build her vision for district
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School board application deadline looms, Mayor Parker looks to build her vision for district

Applications close Friday for the nine members of the Philadelphia School Board Mayor Cherelle Parker will submit to City Council at a time when city schools face great challenges and opportunities.

February 22, 2024 5:16pm EST
Video: Violent fighting among girls leads to lockdown, suspensions at high school in West Philly

Video: Violent fighting among girls leads to lockdown, suspensions at high school in West Philly

Caught on camera, violent fights break out at a West Philadelphia high school. In video shared, violent fighting among students is seen, as staff struggle to stop them and the district said even parents were involved.

January 23, 2024 3:42pm EST
Video shows fighting, chaos in a West Philly high school
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Video shows fighting, chaos in a West Philly high school

Several videos shared with FOX 29 showed what appeared to be students, parents involved in fighting inside the school building.

January 22, 2024 10:59pm EST
School board member resigns after receiving backlash for controversial Facebook post on Israel-Hamas war

School board member resigns after receiving backlash for controversial Facebook post on Israel-Hamas war

Jamina Clay-Dingle is resigning from the Colonial School Board following a controversial Facebook post about the Israel-Hamas war. However, she plans to remain the Assistant Superintendent for the School District of Philadelphia.

November 17, 2023 11:55am EST
American Education Week: Philly schools highlight initiatives to motivate, inspire students

American Education Week: Philly schools highlight initiatives to motivate, inspire students

Schools in Philadelphia celebrated American Education Week by highlighting programs helping to motivate and inspire students across the district. 

November 13, 2023 6:14pm EST
Possible asbestos temporarily closes South Philadelphia school as students go virtual

Possible asbestos temporarily closes South Philadelphia school as students go virtual

Out of an abundance of caution, Southwark School is now closed for repairs, which officials say could take several weeks.

October 30, 2023 7:39am EDT
South Philadelphia school temporarily closes due to possible asbestos
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South Philadelphia school temporarily closes due to possible asbestos

Out of an abundance of caution, Southwark School is now closed for repairs, which officials say could take several weeks.

October 27, 2023 5:42pm EDT
School District of Philadelphia sets new guidelines for athletic event attendees after recent chaos

School District of Philadelphia sets new guidelines for athletic event attendees after recent chaos

Students and spectators who attend sporting events hosted by schools within the School District of Philadelphia will have to abide by new security measures. 

October 12, 2023 9:10am EDT
Late summer heat wave prompts early Philly school dismissals
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Late summer heat wave prompts early Philly school dismissals

Wednesday marks day four of a late summer heat wave enveloping the Delaware Valley and dozens of Philadelphia schools will dismiss early Thursday and Friday again.

September 6, 2023 10:42pm EDT
Late summer heat wave prompts early Philly school dismissals
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Late summer heat wave prompts early Philly school dismissals

Wednesday marks day four of a late summer heat wave enveloping the Delaware Valley and dozens of Philadelphia schools will dismiss early Thursday and Friday again.

September 6, 2023 10:18pm EDT
Dozens of Philly schools dismissing early Thursday, Friday due to extreme heat: district

Dozens of Philly schools dismissing early Thursday, Friday due to extreme heat: district

Dozens of Philadelphia schools with inadequate cooling equipment will dismiss for the rest of the week due to sweltering temperatures are forecasted for the city.

September 6, 2023 1:10pm EDT
City leaders vow to keep students safe with increased school safety plan: 'We're doing everything we can'

City leaders vow to keep students safe with increased school safety plan: 'We're doing everything we can'

As the academic year begins in Philadelphia, city leaders vowed Wednesday to keep students safer following a school year in which over 200 students were shot and more than two dozen died.

August 30, 2023 5:18pm EDT
School District of Philadelphia facing teacher shortage as students prepare to go back to school

School District of Philadelphia facing teacher shortage as students prepare to go back to school

The School District of Philadelphia is dealing with hundreds of open teaching spots that still need to be filled and the start of the school year is a week away.

August 23, 2023 5:58pm EDT
Philly schools face teacher shortage as kids prepare to head back
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Philly schools face teacher shortage as kids prepare to head back

The School District of Philadelphia is dealing with hundreds of open teaching spots that still need to be filled and the start of the school year is a week away.

August 23, 2023 5:40pm EDT
Philly school district will pay parents to drive their kids to school to combat bus driver shortage

Philly school district will pay parents to drive their kids to school to combat bus driver shortage

Parents and guardians of students in the Philadelphia school district can be paid to drive their kids to school amid a bus driver shortage impacting the city. 

August 21, 2023 5:40pm EDT
SW Philadelphia back to school event teaches kids life skills through fun activities

SW Philadelphia back to school event teaches kids life skills through fun activities

September 5th and back to school is only two weeks away and community members are doing their part to make sure students have everything they need to return to learning in a safe environment.

August 20, 2023 10:48pm EDT
SW Philly back to school event teaches kids through fun activities
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SW Philly back to school event teaches kids through fun activities

Back to school is only two weeks away and community members are doing their part to make sure students have everything they need to return to learning in a safe environment.

August 20, 2023 10:42pm EDT
Philly school district hosts back-to-school tour
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Philly school district hosts back-to-school tour

The School District of Philadelphia hosted its 4th annual Back-To-School tour, giving away backpacks filled with school supplies, so families have what they need for students.

August 12, 2023 10:55pm EDT
Authorities charge 5 in probe of child sexual abuse
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Authorities charge 5 in probe of child sexual abuse

A Pennsylvania grand jury investigating child sexual abuse among Jehovah’s Witnesses has charged another five people with raping or molesting children as young as 4.

July 7, 2023 6:16pm EDT
Parents, students push for answers on asbestos closure of Frankford High School

Parents, students push for answers on asbestos closure of Frankford High School

Frankford High School closed in early March due to asbestos, and district leaders are still unsure if it will reopen in time for the upcoming school year. 

June 27, 2023 10:54pm EDT
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