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A Philly school principal told The Inquirer they’re experiencing what they call “the season when we get charter kids.”
We dig into a practice that several administrators claim drives troubled students from charters to district institutions.
We dig into a practice that several administrators claim drives troubled students from charters to district institutions.
It’s an open secret that some charter schools push out kids with behavioral problems, Philly principals say
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December 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A Philly school principal told The Inquirer they’re experiencing what they call “the season when we get charter kids.”
We dig into a practice that several administrators claim drives troubled students from charters to district institutions.
We dig into a practice that several administrators claim drives troubled students from charters to district institutions.
I am loving Melissa in middle school. Letting the kids curse once a day is genius lol #AbbottElementary
October 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I am loving Melissa in middle school. Letting the kids curse once a day is genius lol #AbbottElementary
The Macarena scene on #AbbottElementary healed me💛
October 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The Macarena scene on #AbbottElementary healed me💛
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Harrisburg fallout: #PHLed had to borrow $1.5 billion just to make sure its bills - and teachers - are paid through December. That's $30m lost to borrowing costs that can't be recouped. It's a "disgrace," one board member said. Story: www.inquirer.com/education/hi...
Philly schools just had to borrow $1.5 billion to pay their bills. Here’s why.
The district will pay $30 million for the short-term borrowing, money that “will never be reimbursed, and will never reach the classroom,” board member Whitney Jones said.
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September 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Harrisburg fallout: #PHLed had to borrow $1.5 billion just to make sure its bills - and teachers - are paid through December. That's $30m lost to borrowing costs that can't be recouped. It's a "disgrace," one board member said. Story: www.inquirer.com/education/hi...
Abbott Elementary plot irl
Woods opened the learning lab at Cobbs Creek Golf Course because of his mentor, Charlie Sifford, who was the first Black golfer on the PGA tour.
Sifford considered Cobbs Creek, the first course where Black and women golfers were welcome, his home course.
Sifford considered Cobbs Creek, the first course where Black and women golfers were welcome, his home course.
Tiger Woods visited West Philly to christen a new learning lab
Woods opened the learning lab at Cobbs Creek Golf Course because of his mentor, Charlie Sifford, who was the first Black golfer on the PGA tour. The lab offers programs for all Philly students.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Abbott Elementary plot irl
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The Philadelphia School District and its largest union have a tentative, three-year deal.
The dramatic news came late Sunday night — less than 12 hours before the first day of school for 117,000 district students, but a week before the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers’ contract expired.
The dramatic news came late Sunday night — less than 12 hours before the first day of school for 117,000 district students, but a week before the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers’ contract expired.
Philly teachers have a tentative contract
Terms of the deal were not immediately available, but PFT leaders were pushing for raises, an end to a controversial attendance policy, and the addition of parental leave — which teachers had lacked.
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August 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The Philadelphia School District and its largest union have a tentative, three-year deal.
The dramatic news came late Sunday night — less than 12 hours before the first day of school for 117,000 district students, but a week before the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers’ contract expired.
The dramatic news came late Sunday night — less than 12 hours before the first day of school for 117,000 district students, but a week before the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers’ contract expired.
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Pennsylvania has the money to fund mass transit across the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania has the money to fund mass transit across the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania has the money to fund mass transit across the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania has the money to fund mass transit across the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania has the money to fund mass transit across the commonwealth.
August 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Pennsylvania has the money to fund mass transit across the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania has the money to fund mass transit across the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania has the money to fund mass transit across the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania has the money to fund mass transit across the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania has the money to fund mass transit across the commonwealth.
I can’t make it to a picket line this week, but I just made my daily call to the mayor! Make yours if you haven’t yet— 215-686-2181
In solidarity with DC 33✊🏼
In solidarity with DC 33✊🏼
July 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I can’t make it to a picket line this week, but I just made my daily call to the mayor! Make yours if you haven’t yet— 215-686-2181
In solidarity with DC 33✊🏼
In solidarity with DC 33✊🏼
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I'm baffled at how Philly government considered members of DC 33 - particularly sanitation workers, 911 operators & Water Dept. workers - "essential" during the pandemic but not essential when they ask for a living wage in the city where they work which also has the highest wage tax in the nation.
July 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I'm baffled at how Philly government considered members of DC 33 - particularly sanitation workers, 911 operators & Water Dept. workers - "essential" during the pandemic but not essential when they ask for a living wage in the city where they work which also has the highest wage tax in the nation.
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It’s every parent’s nightmare, isn’t it? you check your child’s bulletproof backpack and find a picture book about gay penguins
June 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
It’s every parent’s nightmare, isn’t it? you check your child’s bulletproof backpack and find a picture book about gay penguins
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Tough to overstate the big deal this #PHLed prosecution agreement is. This is the first time in U.S. history that a school district has been criminally charged for an environmental violation, federal officials said. www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
A secret DOJ probe of Philly schools’ asbestos management means officials will now have to answer to a court
The School District of Philadelphia had at one point fallen years behind on asbestos inspections. It now must report to a court following a five-year federal investigation.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Tough to overstate the big deal this #PHLed prosecution agreement is. This is the first time in U.S. history that a school district has been criminally charged for an environmental violation, federal officials said. www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
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Big #PHLed news: on the 5-year Department of Justice probe of the district's asbestos management policies. The school board is expected to sign off today on a "deferred prosecution agreement" that will have them reporting directly to a court. Story: www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
A secret DOJ probe of Philly schools’ asbestos management means officials will now have to answer to a court
The School District of Philadelphia had at one point fallen years behind on asbestos inspections. It now must report to a court following a five-year federal investigation.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Big #PHLed news: on the 5-year Department of Justice probe of the district's asbestos management policies. The school board is expected to sign off today on a "deferred prosecution agreement" that will have them reporting directly to a court. Story: www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
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Reposted by Nicole Wy
Reposted by Nicole Wy
Even with state increases, the School District of Philadelphia has a massive deficit, just to keep the current level of services in the schools.
City Council should be explaining how they will *increase* funding for the District, not decrease it. www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
City Council should be explaining how they will *increase* funding for the District, not decrease it. www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
Homeowners would get property tax break under new bill | City Council roundup
Philadelphia homeowners whose properties are worth less than $110,000 would pay nothing in property taxes.
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April 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Even with state increases, the School District of Philadelphia has a massive deficit, just to keep the current level of services in the schools.
City Council should be explaining how they will *increase* funding for the District, not decrease it. www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
City Council should be explaining how they will *increase* funding for the District, not decrease it. www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
I was traveling last night and missed the live new #AbbottElementary episode, but I just watched it now and WOW. I am so emotional. I miss my students so much and kinda can’t wait to go back next week??? Wild I know
April 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I was traveling last night and missed the live new #AbbottElementary episode, but I just watched it now and WOW. I am so emotional. I miss my students so much and kinda can’t wait to go back next week??? Wild I know
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Parents please know…
Autism is not a disease.
Your child belongs.
Your child is not unworthy.
RFK is not correct.
Autism is complex, under study via medical, social and educational lenses.
Your children make our classrooms and world better places.
Autism is not a disease.
Your child belongs.
Your child is not unworthy.
RFK is not correct.
Autism is complex, under study via medical, social and educational lenses.
Your children make our classrooms and world better places.
April 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Parents please know…
Autism is not a disease.
Your child belongs.
Your child is not unworthy.
RFK is not correct.
Autism is complex, under study via medical, social and educational lenses.
Your children make our classrooms and world better places.
Autism is not a disease.
Your child belongs.
Your child is not unworthy.
RFK is not correct.
Autism is complex, under study via medical, social and educational lenses.
Your children make our classrooms and world better places.
Awe Gregory is def gonna find a principal job now #AbbottElementary
April 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Awe Gregory is def gonna find a principal job now #AbbottElementary
Wow Ava is reinstated!!! But will she keep it?? I feel like she was thriving ngl #AbbottElementary
April 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Wow Ava is reinstated!!! But will she keep it?? I feel like she was thriving ngl #AbbottElementary
What’s crazy is that it’s so true that higher ups never listen to staff. It always takes parents to get them to listen. Family input is so so important in schools! #AbbottElementary
April 10, 2025 at 12:55 AM
What’s crazy is that it’s so true that higher ups never listen to staff. It always takes parents to get them to listen. Family input is so so important in schools! #AbbottElementary
RJ speaking at the rally is really so beautiful!!! My heart #AbbottElementary
April 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
RJ speaking at the rally is really so beautiful!!! My heart #AbbottElementary
Krystal’s branding stays consistent… “forever bitch” is hysterical #AbbottElementary
April 10, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Krystal’s branding stays consistent… “forever bitch” is hysterical #AbbottElementary
If Morton gets principal I will also riot, Jacob. I can’t take it!! Too many bad things!!! #AbbottElementary
April 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
If Morton gets principal I will also riot, Jacob. I can’t take it!! Too many bad things!!! #AbbottElementary
“I’m not gonna be back for Earth Day😭😭😭” poor Janine omg #AbbottElementary
April 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
“I’m not gonna be back for Earth Day😭😭😭” poor Janine omg #AbbottElementary