Indigenous skeleton discovered at Philly school, will be repatriated with help from Temple
The district says it’s conducting a search for any other potentially forgotten remains.
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All Philly schools are supposed to have a gender neutral bathroom, but they’re often hard to access
Some buildings place them in the nurse’s office, or down a locked hallway.
Temple University student diversity is increasing, but the proportion of Black undergraduates is down 40% since 2002
Hispanic and AAPI enrollment is up.
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Opinion: Superintendent search offers a chance to transform the district – but will we blow it?
A parent on what Philly schools need now.
Opinion: Congress has a huge opportunity to help fix Philly’s stubborn digital divide
What would Philadelphia look like if more people had the info they need to make their lives better?
Superintendent Hite is stepping down: It’s been a tumultuous decade for Philly schools
The search for his replacement will kick off with community listening sessions.
LGBTQ students say high school support groups are life-changing. Why does Philly only have a dozen?
The district says there are more, but couldn't provide a number. School leaders wish for centralized guidance or a template.
Philadelphia school district is hosting its first-ever youth pride event this week
Publicity wasn't great, students say, but they appreciate the effort.
Philly high school student: I’m ‘hopeful, scared, and nervous’ about return to school with ‘impossible’ rules and regulations
Despite all the fears, she remains optimistic.
North Philly high school mandates COVID vaccination for all students in bid to keep everyone in class
“It’s like any other vaccine that kids have to get to go to school,” said one relieved parent.
35 years before ‘Hamilton,’ this legendary DJ was using rap to teach history in Philly middle schools
The "Ace from Outer Space" worked locally at WDAS — when he wasn't cutting records, running for office, or helping educate kids.
Opinion: Philadelphia’s new school start schedule would wreak havoc on students and beyond
Saved by the bell? Not this time.
Some Philly teens still don’t want the vaccine. Others are making the case.
Philadelphia native Lamar Reed interviews his peers to find out how they feel about getting vaccinated.
Philly rec centers are hosting an NRA youth gun program, Outlaw says. Studies show it’s not effective.
Other officials expressed concern over the partnership with the lobbying group, which has sued the city over firearm safety laws.
Virtual internships (which aren’t going away) can actually work really well, say Philly college students and employers
There's no location barrier when it's all remote — and being good at Zoom is now a vital workforce skill.
One of four historical figures will replace Andrew Jackson as namesake of South Philly school
All of the options are Black Americans with ties to Philadelphia.
Drive-thru graduation? How Philly colleges and universities plan to celebrate commencement 2021
Some schools are hosting in-person events, while others are staying virtual.
How Temple students and profs survived a year of online learning
Battling "Zoom exhaustion" is rough, but people are making it through.
What to know about the debate over reopening Philly schools
Balancing students needs against teacher and community COVID safety concerns.
South Philly’s Andrew Jackson School is being renamed after years of advocacy
Community members will have a chance to weigh in on the new name.