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Correspondent @lisamhaver.bsky.social found a patronage system in her research with @apps4philly.bsky.social and Philly Power Research.
Here's how she explains it:
Here's how she explains it:
November 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Correspondent @lisamhaver.bsky.social found a patronage system in her research with @apps4philly.bsky.social and Philly Power Research.
Here's how she explains it:
Here's how she explains it:
Want to know which Philadelphia public schools are slated to be shut down next year?
Here's the new timeline, with @lisamhaver.bsky.social:
Here's the new timeline, with @lisamhaver.bsky.social:
November 30, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Want to know which Philadelphia public schools are slated to be shut down next year?
Here's the new timeline, with @lisamhaver.bsky.social:
Here's the new timeline, with @lisamhaver.bsky.social:
During the Philadelphia City Council's hearing about the state of education in Philly, they didn't ask about this major topic, @lisamhaver.bsky.social says:
November 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
During the Philadelphia City Council's hearing about the state of education in Philly, they didn't ask about this major topic, @lisamhaver.bsky.social says:
Here's one piece of the patronage system that @lisamhaver.bsky.social says Philadelphia charter schools have created:
November 29, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Here's one piece of the patronage system that @lisamhaver.bsky.social says Philadelphia charter schools have created:
Here's what host @denisethewriter.bsky.social found in her research on Philly's last round of school closures:
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Here's what host @denisethewriter.bsky.social found in her research on Philly's last round of school closures:
For a generation already shaken by the Covid-19 pandemic and political instability, consistency is important.
But, some could lose their neighborhood schools under the Philadelphia School Board's as-yet-unreleased plan, says @lisamhaver.bsky.social:
But, some could lose their neighborhood schools under the Philadelphia School Board's as-yet-unreleased plan, says @lisamhaver.bsky.social:
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
For a generation already shaken by the Covid-19 pandemic and political instability, consistency is important.
But, some could lose their neighborhood schools under the Philadelphia School Board's as-yet-unreleased plan, says @lisamhaver.bsky.social:
But, some could lose their neighborhood schools under the Philadelphia School Board's as-yet-unreleased plan, says @lisamhaver.bsky.social:
Here's what host @denisethewriter.bsky.social asked FCC commissioner Anna Gomez last week during her national tour's stop in Camden:
November 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Here's what host @denisethewriter.bsky.social asked FCC commissioner Anna Gomez last week during her national tour's stop in Camden:
Philly kindergarteners are facing more pressure in subjects like reading — leaving less time for play.
Here's how it could impact the dropout rate:
Here's how it could impact the dropout rate:
November 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Philly kindergarteners are facing more pressure in subjects like reading — leaving less time for play.
Here's how it could impact the dropout rate:
Here's how it could impact the dropout rate:
Here's why the Parker administration decided to end a longtime DEI program — and what they're replacing it with:
November 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Here's why the Parker administration decided to end a longtime DEI program — and what they're replacing it with:
Is the Parker administration ready to stand up to Trump if he decides to send federal troops into the city?
Her lukewarm support for targeted groups is a poor indicator, host @lmcglynn.bsky.social says:
Her lukewarm support for targeted groups is a poor indicator, host @lmcglynn.bsky.social says:
November 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Is the Parker administration ready to stand up to Trump if he decides to send federal troops into the city?
Her lukewarm support for targeted groups is a poor indicator, host @lmcglynn.bsky.social says:
Her lukewarm support for targeted groups is a poor indicator, host @lmcglynn.bsky.social says:
Philly recently ended one of its flagship DEI programs. Here's what @denisethewriter.bsky.social wanted to know about its replacement:
November 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Philly recently ended one of its flagship DEI programs. Here's what @denisethewriter.bsky.social wanted to know about its replacement:
Will Philly's Mayor Cherelle Parker stand up to the Trump administration if ICE comes knocking?
Here's what host @denisethewriter.bsky.social has to say about Parker's current strategy:
Here's what host @denisethewriter.bsky.social has to say about Parker's current strategy:
November 22, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Will Philly's Mayor Cherelle Parker stand up to the Trump administration if ICE comes knocking?
Here's what host @denisethewriter.bsky.social has to say about Parker's current strategy:
Here's what host @denisethewriter.bsky.social has to say about Parker's current strategy:
More testing means less play for schoolchildren.
Here's why @lisamhaver.bsky.social says that's a problem:
Here's why @lisamhaver.bsky.social says that's a problem:
November 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
More testing means less play for schoolchildren.
Here's why @lisamhaver.bsky.social says that's a problem:
Here's why @lisamhaver.bsky.social says that's a problem:
Education correspondent and activist @lisamhaver.bsky.social has regularly attended Philadelphia School Board meetings for years.
She says City Council's concerns don't reflect those from parents, teachers, or students:
She says City Council's concerns don't reflect those from parents, teachers, or students:
November 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Education correspondent and activist @lisamhaver.bsky.social has regularly attended Philadelphia School Board meetings for years.
She says City Council's concerns don't reflect those from parents, teachers, or students:
She says City Council's concerns don't reflect those from parents, teachers, or students:
Kids in Philly told @councilmemberjg.bsky.social they were nervous about SNAP cuts.
Here's what she had to say about it:
Here's what she had to say about it:
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Kids in Philly told @councilmemberjg.bsky.social they were nervous about SNAP cuts.
Here's what she had to say about it:
Here's what she had to say about it:
So... is being in charge of the circus like being a member of Philly's City Council?
That's what host @lmcglynn.bsky.social asked @councilmemberjg.bsky.social on the show last week:
That's what host @lmcglynn.bsky.social asked @councilmemberjg.bsky.social on the show last week:
November 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
So... is being in charge of the circus like being a member of Philly's City Council?
That's what host @lmcglynn.bsky.social asked @councilmemberjg.bsky.social on the show last week:
That's what host @lmcglynn.bsky.social asked @councilmemberjg.bsky.social on the show last week:
Fewer refugees are eligible for SNAP under Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill.
Here's what you need to know, with @newsjawn.bsky.social:
Here's what you need to know, with @newsjawn.bsky.social:
November 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Fewer refugees are eligible for SNAP under Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill.
Here's what you need to know, with @newsjawn.bsky.social:
Here's what you need to know, with @newsjawn.bsky.social:
Here's why @councilmemberjg.bsky.social believes Philly should stop incinerating its trash:
November 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Here's why @councilmemberjg.bsky.social believes Philly should stop incinerating its trash:
Philly stopped burning trash in the city because it polluted our air.
So, @councilmemberjg.bsky.social wants to know why officials are still sending it to neighboring Chester :
So, @councilmemberjg.bsky.social wants to know why officials are still sending it to neighboring Chester :
November 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Philly stopped burning trash in the city because it polluted our air.
So, @councilmemberjg.bsky.social wants to know why officials are still sending it to neighboring Chester :
So, @councilmemberjg.bsky.social wants to know why officials are still sending it to neighboring Chester :
Here's what you need to know about new SNAP work requirements, passed under the Trump administration's "Big Beautiful Bill."
November 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Here's what you need to know about new SNAP work requirements, passed under the Trump administration's "Big Beautiful Bill."
When it comes to Mayor Parker's HOME Initiative, @councilmemberjg.bsky.social says she agrees that more Philadelphians should have access to programs — but wants to make sure those with the most need are still a priority:
November 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
When it comes to Mayor Parker's HOME Initiative, @councilmemberjg.bsky.social says she agrees that more Philadelphians should have access to programs — but wants to make sure those with the most need are still a priority:
If you need help with new limits on SNAP, these Philly-based organizations can help:
November 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
If you need help with new limits on SNAP, these Philly-based organizations can help:
If you own your own home in Philly, you likely qualify for this tax break:
November 15, 2025 at 4:16 AM
If you own your own home in Philly, you likely qualify for this tax break:
If you're struggling with food access in Philly, this program can help:
November 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
If you're struggling with food access in Philly, this program can help: