Simon Gratz High School set to reopen Tuesday pending asbestos inspection outcome
School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided an inspection of the facility meets district approval.
School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided an inspection of the facility meets district approval.
Project Career Launch: New program helps young adults with disabilities find a career path
Students with autism and other disabilities in the School District of Philadelphia may be eligible to apply for off-site school-to-work transition programs including Project Career Launch.
Students with autism and other disabilities in the School District of Philadelphia may be eligible to apply for off-site school-to-work transition programs including Project Career Launch.
'This needs to end': Asbestos forces another Philadelphia school to abruptly close
A Philadelphia public school was forced to abruptly close due to asbestos for the second time in as many weeks, worsening concerns from parents and faculty about the safety and upkeep of city schools.
A Philadelphia public school was forced to abruptly close due to asbestos for the second time in as many weeks, worsening concerns from parents and faculty about the safety and upkeep of city schools.
'We are global changers': Imhotep Institute Charter students solve real world problems with technology
Students at Imhotep Charter High School are changing lives through their stem program. Through the use of 3D printers, they are bringing clean water everywhere from Mississippi to Ghana.
Students at Imhotep Charter High School are changing lives through their stem program. Through the use of 3D printers, they are bringing clean water everywhere from Mississippi to Ghana.
Imhotep Institute Charter students are using technology to solve real world problems
Students at Imhotep Charter High School are changing lives through their stem program. Through the use of 3D printers, they are bringing clean water everywhere from Mississippi to Ghana.
Students at Imhotep Charter High School are changing lives through their stem program. Through the use of 3D printers, they are bringing clean water everywhere from Mississippi to Ghana.
Less than 40 students show up for school after parents reject alternate plan for Building 21
Fireworks flew at Strawberry Mansion High School as what was supposed to be an open house for parents and students to check out the school, quickly turned into a shouting match with parents demanding answers.
Fireworks flew at Strawberry Mansion High School as what was supposed to be an open house for parents and students to check out the school, quickly turned into a shouting match with parents demanding answers.
Parents, students upset as alternate learning plan for Building 21 is rejected
In a meeting with School District of Philadelphia officials regarding the learning plan for students of Building 21 High School, parents and students were upset and rejected the alternative to online learning while asbestos is cleaned up.
In a meeting with School District of Philadelphia officials regarding the learning plan for students of Building 21 High School, parents and students were upset and rejected the alternative to online learning while asbestos is cleaned up.
Philadelphia School District launches pilot program that teaches students different trades
The School District of Philadelphia is touting a new pilot program that teaches students different trades and puts them on the fast track to a full time apprenticeship.
The School District of Philadelphia is touting a new pilot program that teaches students different trades and puts them on the fast track to a full time apprenticeship.
Universal masking at Philadelphia public schools following students return after holiday break
Universal masking is back at Philadelphia public schools, and it was on full display walking down the hallways of GW Carver High School of Engineering and Science.
Universal masking is back at Philadelphia public schools, and it was on full display walking down the hallways of GW Carver High School of Engineering and Science.
'We need teachers': Philadelphia school district starts hiring push for educators
The School District of Philadelphia has started its annual hiring push early this year to fill education and support positions as early as January.
The School District of Philadelphia has started its annual hiring push early this year to fill education and support positions as early as January.
School District of Philadelphia will invest over $1M to improve student safety, Watlington says
On the heels of a deadly shooting near Roxborough High School and gunfire that injured four students, the School District of Philadelphia will promise over $1M in efforts to improve student safety.
On the heels of a deadly shooting near Roxborough High School and gunfire that injured four students, the School District of Philadelphia will promise over $1M in efforts to improve student safety.
Program helps students with disabilities secure a job post graduation
The Philadelphia School District has four offsite programs that help students with disabilities get jobs in the real world. Students can receive a wide range of lessons that prepare them for the job application process post graduation
The Philadelphia School District has four offsite programs that help students with disabilities get jobs in the real world. Students can receive a wide range of lessons that prepare them for the job application process post graduation
Officials: 2 separate gun threats place 2 Philly schools in lockdowns; 2 students arrested
Philadelphia police officials say two separate schools within the School District of Philadelphia were placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon, due to issues with firearms.
Philadelphia police officials say two separate schools within the School District of Philadelphia were placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon, due to issues with firearms.
Philadelphia superintendent announces findings after 100-day listening tour
The Philadelphia School District is implementing some major changes after the superintendent met with almost 3,000 families to gain a better understanding of students' needs in school.
The Philadelphia School District is implementing some major changes after the superintendent met with almost 3,000 families to gain a better understanding of students' needs in school.
100 Philadelphia schools will dismiss early Tuesday, Wednesday due to forecasted heat, district says
Just one day into the new academic year, the School District of Philadelphia announced early dismissals for 100 schools with insufficient cooling systems due to forecasted heat.
Just one day into the new academic year, the School District of Philadelphia announced early dismissals for 100 schools with insufficient cooling systems due to forecasted heat.
School bus services cut for some Philadelphia archdiocese students
Just days before the new academic year, parents of students who attend Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools were enraged to learn that school bus services were cut for 7th and 8th grade students.
Just days before the new academic year, parents of students who attend Archdiocese of Philadelphia schools were enraged to learn that school bus services were cut for 7th and 8th grade students.
Philadelphia school workers reach deal with School District of Philadelphia
A strike by service employees within the School District of Philadelphia has been averted as a deal has tentatively been reached.
A strike by service employees within the School District of Philadelphia has been averted as a deal has tentatively been reached.
Nebinger School holds meet and greet celebration days ahead of first day
With kids heading back to school, one Philadelphia school worked to get students and parents excited for the upcoming year, holding a meet and greet ahead of the first day.
With kids heading back to school, one Philadelphia school worked to get students and parents excited for the upcoming year, holding a meet and greet ahead of the first day.
Future of 2 Philadelphia charter schools unclear, creating confusion for families
There is unwelcome information days before school is supposed to start, as a set of Philadelphia charter schools delay their opening and it isn’t clear when classes will begin at Universal Bluford or Universal Daroff.
There is unwelcome information days before school is supposed to start, as a set of Philadelphia charter schools delay their opening and it isn’t clear when classes will begin at Universal Bluford or Universal Daroff.
Philadelphia schools show strong staffing levels despite national teacher shortage
School officials in Philadelphia don't expect the district to be greatly impacted by a national shortage of teachers due to strong staffing levels.
School officials in Philadelphia don't expect the district to be greatly impacted by a national shortage of teachers due to strong staffing levels.