Kristen Graham
@newskag.bsky.social
Philadelphia Inquirer education reporter, Pulitzer Prize winner covering Philadelphia public schools. Phillies superfan. Always learning. Reach out: kgraham@inquirer.com. Recent work: https://www.inquirer.com/author/graham_kristen_a/
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Kristen Graham
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· Nov 22
Tear gas, then handcuffs: I am an Inquirer journalist who was arrested for doing my job
Without signs, barricades, or prior directions, there was no way for me to know I was in the wrong spot, but I quickly turned around. Less than a minute later, two officers walked toward me. They put ...
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Tear gas, then handcuffs: I did my job as a @inquirer.com reporter, then got arrested. (This is a historical post for who-the-heck-is-this-journalist purposes, cut-and-paste from my archives - this is not new news!) Here's my 2020 story: www.inquirer.com/news/george-...
Hey! It's #PHLed board hearing today - not an action meeting, but a listening session. Follow along here: www.inquirer.com/education/li...
Philly school board will hear from public on potential school closings, wellness policy, and more
The Philly school board is hosting a public hearing, which began at 4 p.m. Follow live coverage from reporter Kristen A. Graham.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Hey! It's #PHLed board hearing today - not an action meeting, but a listening session. Follow along here: www.inquirer.com/education/li...
Interrupting your election day for some #PHLed news - the facilities master planning process timeline has been pushed back. Story: www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
Philadelphia school closure decisions have been delayed
Instead of releasing a facilities master plan in November finalizing it in December, a survey will go out to families this month and a draft plan delivered sometime in the winter.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Interrupting your election day for some #PHLed news - the facilities master planning process timeline has been pushed back. Story: www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
When I was new to covering #PHLed, I went to speak to a class at Julio deBurgos ES. The kids were amazing, and they sent me the loveliest letters. Today, at Mastbaum HS, I met Ms. Morales - a first-year algebra teacher, and one of the kids in that 3rd grade class. Chills!
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
When I was new to covering #PHLed, I went to speak to a class at Julio deBurgos ES. The kids were amazing, and they sent me the loveliest letters. Today, at Mastbaum HS, I met Ms. Morales - a first-year algebra teacher, and one of the kids in that 3rd grade class. Chills!
This Delco school district says it will run out of cash in January if the Pa. state budget deadlock continues. Story: www.inquirer.com/education/wi...
This Delco school district says it will run out of cash by January without a state budget
The school system encompasses Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne and Yeadon boroughs.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This Delco school district says it will run out of cash in January if the Pa. state budget deadlock continues. Story: www.inquirer.com/education/wi...
Big week for #PHLed, with the district hosting leaders from around the country at the Council for Great City Schools annual conference. Supt Watlington was front and center today, talking about the district's "groundbreaking academic improvements." Story: www.inquirer.com/education/to...
Tony Watlington talked about Philly’s ‘groundbreaking academic improvements’ on a national stage. Here are 3 takeaways.
Top education leaders from big-city districts around the U.S. are gathered in Philadelphia this week. On Thursday, they heard from Tony B. Watlington Sr. about "groundbreaking academic improvements."
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October 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Big week for #PHLed, with the district hosting leaders from around the country at the Council for Great City Schools annual conference. Supt Watlington was front and center today, talking about the district's "groundbreaking academic improvements." Story: www.inquirer.com/education/to...
Well. I get half of my genetic material from this man. This is how we’re feeling pre-game. Go Phils.
October 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Well. I get half of my genetic material from this man. This is how we’re feeling pre-game. Go Phils.
Phils fans feel “hopeless” after a crushing 4-3 loss pushing them to the brink of elimination. Story: www.inquirer.com/news/phillie...
Phils fans feel “hopeless” after the team’s 4-3 loss in Game 2 of the NLDS
The Phils aren’t out of the National League division series — yet — but optimism is hard to come by.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Phils fans feel “hopeless” after a crushing 4-3 loss pushing them to the brink of elimination. Story: www.inquirer.com/news/phillie...
Phils on the board. The crowd woke up.
October 7, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Phils on the board. The crowd woke up.
Ya gotta believe. First fans in the third base gate.
October 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Ya gotta believe. First fans in the third base gate.
Calm before the storm, Game 2.
October 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Calm before the storm, Game 2.
Calm before the storm, Game 2.
October 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Calm before the storm, Game 2.
These #PHLed students never had a school library. They built one on their own, and now, the community has their back. Loved reporting this story: www.inquirer.com/education/ke...
These Philly students built their own school library. The community has their back.
The students behind DreamEscape Library at Kensington Health Sciences Academy created a social media account, built buzz and earned grants to support their work.
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October 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
These #PHLed students never had a school library. They built one on their own, and now, the community has their back. Loved reporting this story: www.inquirer.com/education/ke...
Phillies fans are in "earthquake mode" for Game 1 of the NLDS. Story: www.inquirer.com/news/phillie...
‘Earthquake mode’: Phils fans are ready for Game 1 of the NLDS
“When the fans are behind the team, they’re golden,” said Kelly Chima, a fan from Hatboro.
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October 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Phillies fans are in "earthquake mode" for Game 1 of the NLDS. Story: www.inquirer.com/news/phillie...
This explains so much about me: my sister as her favorite Phil, Edmundo Sosa, gets announced.
October 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This explains so much about me: my sister as her favorite Phil, Edmundo Sosa, gets announced.
How do Phils fans feel about the Dodgers? Let me boo the ways!
October 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
How do Phils fans feel about the Dodgers? Let me boo the ways!
Sounds of the concourse.
October 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Sounds of the concourse.
These two Dodgers fans flew in from Japan and Hawaii (!) to see their team take on the Phils. Are they nervous about this notoriously tough sports town? “A little,” Joe Kaname said. “I got lots of welcomes. Lots of people honking at us.” Welcome to Philly!
October 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
These two Dodgers fans flew in from Japan and Hawaii (!) to see their team take on the Phils. Are they nervous about this notoriously tough sports town? “A little,” Joe Kaname said. “I got lots of welcomes. Lots of people honking at us.” Welcome to Philly!
It's that time of year! Know an amazing Phils fan story? Reach out! I'm especially looking for someone who will be at the game tomorrow and has a terrific tale, but will welcome your ideas through the (hopefully long and successful) playoff run! GO PHILS!
October 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It's that time of year! Know an amazing Phils fan story? Reach out! I'm especially looking for someone who will be at the game tomorrow and has a terrific tale, but will welcome your ideas through the (hopefully long and successful) playoff run! GO PHILS!
beloved heroes!!!
September 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
beloved heroes!!!
beloved heroes!!!
September 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
beloved heroes!!!
beloved heroes!!!
September 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
beloved heroes!!!
A love-fest/contract extension for Superintendent Watlington, charter renewals and an official OK for a new charter, and news of a lack of required services for students with disabilities at one #PHLed HS: a dispatch from the board meeting: www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
An extension for the superintendent, and a lack of services for kids with disabilities | Philly school board roundup
Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. is staying in Philadelphia through 2030, and students with disabilities at Strawberry Mansion High lack legally-guaranteed services.
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September 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A love-fest/contract extension for Superintendent Watlington, charter renewals and an official OK for a new charter, and news of a lack of required services for students with disabilities at one #PHLed HS: a dispatch from the board meeting: www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
Happy #PHLed school board meeting day, to those who celebrate. Follow along here: www.inquirer.com/news/live/ph...
Philly school board is poised to extend Watlington's contract, sign off on contract for safety officers, and consider charter school renewals
The school board will meet for its monthly action meeting starting at 4 p.m. Follow live coverage from reporter Kristen A. Graham.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Happy #PHLed school board meeting day, to those who celebrate. Follow along here: www.inquirer.com/news/live/ph...
beloved heroes!!!
September 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
beloved heroes!!!