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/
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!
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 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.
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 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
beloved heroes!!!
This is what 300 formerly disengaged Philly kids reclaiming their educations looks like. The YouthBuild Philly Class of 2026 marching to #phled headquarters.
August 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This is what 300 formerly disengaged Philly kids reclaiming their educations looks like. The YouthBuild Philly Class of 2026 marching to #phled headquarters.
Supt Watlington and Mayor Parker brought that “first day, we have a PFT contract” energy to Steel Elementary.
August 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Supt Watlington and Mayor Parker brought that “first day, we have a PFT contract” energy to Steel Elementary.
beloved heroes!!!”
August 24, 2025 at 12:49 AM
beloved heroes!!!”
It is a *packed* #phled school board meeting - standing room only. Follow along with the liveblog! inquirer.com/education/live…
June 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It is a *packed* #phled school board meeting - standing room only. Follow along with the liveblog! inquirer.com/education/live…
The awesome String Theory concert choir warms up for their performance at today’s #phled school board meeting. I’ll be liveblogging - follow along here: www.inquirer.com/education/li...
April 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The awesome String Theory concert choir warms up for their performance at today’s #phled school board meeting. I’ll be liveblogging - follow along here: www.inquirer.com/education/li...
When Mom's a reporter, Take Your Child To Work Day is covering the mayor at a classroom visit. (Story coming soon!) Strangely, the 11-year-old declined to cover tonight's #PHLed school board meeting, though.
April 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
When Mom's a reporter, Take Your Child To Work Day is covering the mayor at a classroom visit. (Story coming soon!) Strangely, the 11-year-old declined to cover tonight's #PHLed school board meeting, though.
Few things can make me miss a #PHLed school board meeting, but the red carpet premiere of one of my favorite stories I ever worked on fits the bill. What a night with the George Washington HS cheer team!
February 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Few things can make me miss a #PHLed school board meeting, but the red carpet premiere of one of my favorite stories I ever worked on fits the bill. What a night with the George Washington HS cheer team!
This is Philadelphia. We celebrate Super Bowls by climbing city trucks and taunting our vanquished opponents.
February 10, 2025 at 5:48 AM
This is Philadelphia. We celebrate Super Bowls by climbing city trucks and taunting our vanquished opponents.