by Lisa Haver The five year plan proposed by School District officials may mark the end of democratically run neighborhood schools. The end of public education in Philadelphia seems to be upon us. A five-year school reform plan proposed by Philad... »
PHILADELPHIA- The Philadelphia School District has a brand new and very unique plan to get out of its budget deficit: close even more schools.The new plan, which depends on a revised school tax structure, which is currently being heard... »
Radical District reorganization, 64 school closings planned The Notebook blog The District announced plans to balance the budget and restructure public schooling in Philadelphia. See also:Phila. district outlines plan for drastic overhaul The Inquirer ... »
The Thomas Mifflin School, located at 3624 Conrad St., continues to grow and improve its reputation in the community despite budget cuts. The open-door policy implemented has helped improve the school’s reputation, Principal Leslie Mason said. Every Th... »
They’ve got a blueprint– a crisp, colorful blueprint –to pull themselves out of a $218 million deficit and improve education for Philadelphia’s public school students. But can a 27-page PDF save an entire city’s school system? Today, the Philadelphia S... »
In a turn of events reminiscent of what happened with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia earlier this year, Fox 29 is reporting that the Philadelphia School District could close 40 schools by next year. According to Fox, the closings will come about due t... »
In a turn of events reminiscent of what happened with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia earlier this year, Fox 29 is reporting that the Philadelphia School District could close 40 schools by next year. According to Fox, the closings will come about due t... »
Several parents gathered at a closed-door meeting Monday with officials at Philadelphia School District headquarters to speak in favor of Universal Cos.’ taking over Thomas Creighton School in Crescentville. The meeting followed a reported dinner for C... »
