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Philadelphia School District

Philadelphia Councilman Introduces Bill To Withdraw City’s Deposits From Major Bank

A city councilman thinks the city should yank hundreds of millions of dollars in deposits from Well Fargo, unless bank officials come in and explain their role in deals that cost the city and school district millions.

2013/05/12

Students protest outside Philadelphia School District building on May 9, 2013. (credit: Chelsea Karnash).

Philadelphia School District Students Protest Budget Cuts

Hundreds of Philadelphia School District students took to the streets Thursday afternoon to protest proposed budget cuts.

2013/05/09

Students Gather After School In Protest Of Philadelphia’s Education Budget

Students gathered at about 4:30 p.m. after the school day ended at 440 N. Broad Street in Spring Garden.

2013/05/07

Professor: Campaign To Market Center City Public Schools Increases Divide Of ‘Haves,’ ‘Have Nots’

According to a Temple professor, Philadelphia’s campaign to market Center City public schools only increased the divide between the educational “haves” and “have nots.”

2013/05/05

(Philadelphia School District headquarters. File photo by Mike DeNardo)

Budget Crisis Stops Expansion Of Charter Schools In Philadelphia

The Philadelphia School District says it won’t recommend the expansion of any charter schools next year since it is facing a $300 million budget hole.

2013/04/28

‘Massive Layoffs’ Loom As Philadelphia School District Attempts To Fill $300M Budget Hole

The school district says “massive layoffs” and program cuts loom if it doesn’t fill its $300 million budget hole.

2013/04/18

Philadelphia School District Says Beeber Middle School Will Remain Open

Dimner Beeber Middle School will remain open, officials said on Tuesday.

2013/04/16

To Raise $60M For Schools, Nutter ‘Interested’ In Raising Liquor-By-The-Drink Tax

Mayor Nutter wants to get the schools an extra $60 million, but after two years of property tax hikes, he is clearly hesitant to go in that direction again.

2013/04/05

Cash-strapped Philadelphia School District Requests Millions From City, State

The district has closed two dozen schools, it’s banking on salary cuts of an average ten percent from its employees, and it cut central office staff in half. But Superintendent William Hite says there’s still a $242 million dollar budget hole.

2013/03/28

Parents Upset Over Philadelphia School District’s Plan To Privatize Pre-School

Parents are upset that the Philadelphia School District plans to privatize more Head Start slots next year.

2013/03/23

In Wake Of School Closings, Parents Search For Options

It’s been eight days since the School Reform Commission voted to shutter 23 public schools in Philadelphia. Students and parents at closing schools are wondering what’s next.

2013/03/15

School Reform Commission Votes To Save Four Schools, 23 To Close

The School Reform Commission has voted to save four public schools from closure in Philadelphia.

2013/03/07

Parents And Teachers React To School Closings

There was a lot of disappointment and passion from parents, teachers and education advocates in attendance.

2013/03/07

School District Proposal Asks Teachers To Work More Hours For Less Money

In its opening contract proposal, the Philadelphia School District wants teachers’ work days extended from seven to eight hours with teachers at the top of the pay scale taking a 13-percent salary cut.

2013/02/28

Philadelphia School District Wants Teachers To Work Longer Days For Less Money

In its opening contract proposal, the district wants teachers’ work days extended from seven to eight hours, with teachers at the top of the pay scale taking a 13 percent salary cut.

2013/02/27

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