Philadelphia leaders secure funding to prevent 340 school job cuts
In a press conference Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker said that Philadelphia has secured a five-year plan to prevent 340 critical school-based job cuts, closing a $300 million deficit for the School District of Philadelphia caused by the expiration of federal Covid relief funds.
In a press conference Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker said that Philadelphia has secured a five-year plan to prevent 340 critical school-based job cuts, closing a $300 million deficit for the School District of Philadelphia caused by the expiration of federal Covid relief funds.
52 Philadelphia schools to close early Thursday, June 11 as heat strains cooling systems
The School District of Philadelphia announced early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday, June 11, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems.
The School District of Philadelphia announced early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday, June 11, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems.
Dozens of Philadelphia schools going virtual on Friday due to extreme heat
More than 50 Philadelphia schools are being forced to hold virtual classes on Friday, June 5, because of forecasted heat in the city.
More than 50 Philadelphia schools are being forced to hold virtual classes on Friday, June 5, because of forecasted heat in the city.
57 Philadelphia schools move to virtual learning Wed. May 20 due to heat
The School District of Philadelphia is shifting 57 schools and associated early childhood centers to virtual learning on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems in some buildings.
The School District of Philadelphia is shifting 57 schools and associated early childhood centers to virtual learning on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, due to ongoing high temperatures and inadequate cooling systems in some buildings.
Philly City Council calls for public hearings after school board votes to close 17 schools
Philadelphia City Council members are responding to controversy over the plan to close 17 schools, proposing hearings on the school board's governance and calling for more public involvement.
Philadelphia City Council members are responding to controversy over the plan to close 17 schools, proposing hearings on the school board's governance and calling for more public involvement.
Philly School Board approves facilities plan to modernize schools, close 17 others
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education has approved a $3 billion facilities plan that includes school closures, consolidations and large-scale building upgrades across the city.
The School District of Philadelphia Board of Education has approved a $3 billion facilities plan that includes school closures, consolidations and large-scale building upgrades across the city.
Vote on $3B Philadelphia school facilities proposal expected Thursday
The Philadelphia school board is expected to vote Thursday on a $3B facilities plan that aims to modernize over 150 school buildings, while closing more than a dozen others.
The Philadelphia school board is expected to vote Thursday on a $3B facilities plan that aims to modernize over 150 school buildings, while closing more than a dozen others.
Philadelphia school board delays vote on $3B facilities master plan
The Philadelphia Public School Board has delayed a vote on a $3 billion facilities plan that could close 17 schools, following City Council requests for more review time.
The Philadelphia Public School Board has delayed a vote on a $3 billion facilities plan that could close 17 schools, following City Council requests for more review time.
Mayor Parker pushes Philly $1 rideshare tax to fund schools amid city council pushback
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is urging City Council to support a proposed $1 rideshare tax aimed at funding public schools, amid debate and resistance from council members and rideshare companies.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is urging City Council to support a proposed $1 rideshare tax aimed at funding public schools, amid debate and resistance from council members and rideshare companies.
Philadelphia School District unveils final facilities master plan ahead of this week's vote
The Philadelphia School District unveiled final changes to its facilities master plan, including fewer school closures and more modernization projects, ahead of a key vote this week.
The Philadelphia School District unveiled final changes to its facilities master plan, including fewer school closures and more modernization projects, ahead of a key vote this week.
Philadelphia students learn drone skills with police during spring break camp
Students at GW Childs School in Point Breeze spent the first day of Spring Break learning to fly drones as part of a spring camp, in partnership with the Philadelphia Police drone unit.
Students at GW Childs School in Point Breeze spent the first day of Spring Break learning to fly drones as part of a spring camp, in partnership with the Philadelphia Police drone unit.
Philadelphia schools face $300M budget gap; superintendent proposes cuts, rideshare tax
The superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia outlines a plan to attack the district's budget deficit.
The superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia outlines a plan to attack the district's budget deficit.
School District of Philadelphia will make central office, school-based cuts to manage $300M budget deficit
The School District of Philadelphia will cut $225M in operating costs next year in an effort to offset a $300M budget deficit by 2030.
The School District of Philadelphia will cut $225M in operating costs next year in an effort to offset a $300M budget deficit by 2030.
Philly students, families voice concerns over plan to close schools
Hundreds packed a town hall at the School District of Philadelphia headquarters Thursday to weigh in on the district’s proposed $2.8 billion school facilities plan, which includes closing several schools.
Hundreds packed a town hall at the School District of Philadelphia headquarters Thursday to weigh in on the district’s proposed $2.8 billion school facilities plan, which includes closing several schools.
How Philadelphia schools are working to fill teacher vacancies
Philadelphia school leaders discussed the ongoing teacher shortage during a panel at Temple University on Monday.
Philadelphia school leaders discussed the ongoing teacher shortage during a panel at Temple University on Monday.
Philadelphia school district updates $2.8B plan: fewer closures, more modernizations
The School District of Philadelphia has released an updated version of its $2.8 billion Facilities Master Plan, scaling back the number of school closures and outlining a path to modernize buildings.
The School District of Philadelphia has released an updated version of its $2.8 billion Facilities Master Plan, scaling back the number of school closures and outlining a path to modernize buildings.
Parents, teachers question Philadelphia plan to close 20 schools
The School District of Philadelphia is considering a $2.8 billion facilities plan that could close 20 schools, prompting community concerns discussed at a recent town hall.
The School District of Philadelphia is considering a $2.8 billion facilities plan that could close 20 schools, prompting community concerns discussed at a recent town hall.
Philadelphia’s $2.8 billion school modernization plan faces criticism from parents, City Council members
Philadelphia's $2.8 billion plan to modernize its schools is facing criticism amongst parents and members of the Philadelphia City Council as the district considers closing over a dozen schools.
Philadelphia's $2.8 billion plan to modernize its schools is facing criticism amongst parents and members of the Philadelphia City Council as the district considers closing over a dozen schools.
$2.8B Philadelphia schools plan would modernize some buildings, close others
Philadelphia's proposed $2.8 billion Facilities Master Plan aims to modernize schools, improve conditions, and close nearly two dozen buildings, with funding distributed across all city council districts.
Philadelphia's proposed $2.8 billion Facilities Master Plan aims to modernize schools, improve conditions, and close nearly two dozen buildings, with funding distributed across all city council districts.
School District of Philadelphia proposes closure of 20 schools to enhance educational opportunities
The School District of Philadelphia is proposing the closure of 20 schools as part of a sweeping plan to "increase access to high-quality academic and extracurricular programs."
The School District of Philadelphia is proposing the closure of 20 schools as part of a sweeping plan to "increase access to high-quality academic and extracurricular programs."