District Management
The board voted to reelect Reginald Streater as its president, but its members’ pick for VP surprised even the winner.
The Pennsylvania Auditor General found the charter office complied with all relevant state laws and regulations.
The district and school board have already held several meetings and votes on their $4.5 billion budget.
Parents, teachers, and others have long criticized the practice of reassigning teachers after the school year has begun. But it’s unclear if ‘leveling’ is gone for good or merely paused.
Parker’s plan includes assigning more police to school beats, more closely monitoring shooting threats on social media, and more.
Board nominees picked by Cherelle Parker indicated support for her push for year-round school, but the idea faces several challenges.
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s picks include the current board president and two people with strong ties to charter schools. If the City Council confirms her nominees, they’ll start their terms May 1.
The Educational Nominating Panel released its list of 27 finalists for the school board Tuesday night. Mayor Cherelle Parker will forward nine to the City Council for public hearings.
A tentative deal on a new teachers union contract would not alter the policy.
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Peirce is the first new school building in North Philadelphia in 70 years, and officials said it demonstrated the value the city puts on all its students.
Critics of Keystone Opportunity Zones say they endanger tax revenue that could benefit city public schools.
Board President and Vice President Reginald Streater and Mallory Fix-Lopez will remain in their roles for the time being. Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker could pick new board members.
School officials say students and teachers could be moved to any of these 24 locations if environmental hazards close schools.
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas wants to discuss creating a new authority to manage school construction and repairs, although a similar approach in New Jersey has fared poorly.
Fewer than one out of five qualified students offered seats at certain high schools have enrolled in them for the next school year.
Members are concerned about overlapping legal representation.
Firm will study more successful urban districts, proposal says
Superintendent Tony Watlington said the move will let the district align facilities improvements with the district’s long-term vision for academics.
The superintendent will reveal his takeaways in October as part of his three-phase transition plan.