Report calls for more investment in neighborhood high schools – The Philadelphia Tribune – December 8, 2015
One of the region’s most influential children’s advocacy organizations called for priority funding for the city’s public neighborhood high schools, which it said educate…
Report Finds Gap Between Philly’s Citywide High Schools And Struggling Neighborhood High Schools – CBS Philly – December 7, 2015
A new report says there’s a wide gap between Philadelphia’s neighborhood high schools, and its magnet and special-admission schools. “We’re forced to work with…
A backlash against pervasive testing – The Philadelphia Public School Notebook – November 25, 2015
Growing up in China, Janet Zheng got used to taking tests. But she also got used to getting the preparation she needed from her…
Pa. budget twist: Attack on school property tax – The Philadelphia Inquirer – November 19, 2015
HARRISBURG – It might be a wake-up call to anyone expecting a smooth path to a final state budget. Senate Republicans plan to vote…
Pa. school officials lobby to keep taxing abilities – WHYY Newsworks – November 16, 2015
Tiny preschoolers and K-12 school students took Monday off to join school board members and exasperated parents calling for an end to Pennsylvania’s budget…
Big list, big city: Kenney names transition team – The Philadelphia Inquirer – November 6, 2015
They are lawyers, veteran police commanders, advocates for children and charity; a high school principal and a former human-services commissioner. One ran for office…
Experts: Philly schools perform below state mandate – Philly Voice – November 2, 2015
The Philadelphia school system is not performing up to the minimum requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania state constitution, a panel of experts said…
Isn’t it Ironic? – November 6, 2015
Isn’t it Ironic? It’s been 129 days since the budget deadline passed. Since then there have been many notable moments; many fascinating twists. Like…
ThinkFest Features Philly’s Brightest Thinkers – Philadelphia Magazine – November 6, 2015
Good morning, Philadelphia and happy National Nachos Day. Here’s what you need to know today: It’s ThinkFest today! Join Philly Mag on the Drexel…
Philly students thank Council for $25 million – WHYY Newsworks – October 29, 2015
Philadelphia students visited City Council chambers with a sweet thank-you gift Thursday. The students brought cupcakes for each member of City Council. Donna Cooper,…