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Philadelphia School District To Launch Online Learning Program

The new initiative, called Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA), will offer online learning for students in grades 6 – 12, starting in time for the 2013-2014 school year.

2013/04/19

Philadelphia School District Says Beeber Middle School Will Remain Open

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

2013/04/16

Governor Corbett chats after an event in Harrisburg Friday

Corbett Calls It A Maybe As Philadelphia Schools Look For Extra State Money

But he says the SRC’s request is dead on arrival without pension reform.

2013/03/29

SRC Chairman: School Closings The Result Of Years Of Inaction

Over the loud protest of hundreds of parents and teachers, the School Reform Commission voted to close 23 Philadelphia public schools.

2013/03/08

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

School District Makes 12 Changes To Closure Plan

One notable school coming off of the school closure list is Strawberry Mansion High School, which will remain open.

2013/02/19

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

Some Schools May Move To Philadelphia School District Headquarters If Closed

Part of the debate over closing 37 Philadelphia schools includes the possibility of moving some schools into the cavernous district headquarters building.

2013/02/03

Community Academy of Philadelphia Headed To Court Over SRC Ruling

The Philadelphia School Reform Commission (SRC) voted late last week to not renew the city’s oldest charter school.

2013/01/20

Philadelphia School District Sells Property For $1

The Philadelphia School District has sold two historic buildings — one for a lot, one for a little.

2012/12/22

Activist Groups To March, Rally In Protest Of Recommended Philadelphia School Closings

Local activist groups, students, parents and community members plan to come together Saturday afternoon to protest the recommended school closings announced on Wednesday.

2012/12/15

Parents Are Asking The SRC To Keep 2 Local Charter Schools Open

Parents at two charter schools under a cloud of scandal are asking the School Reform Commission to keep the charters open.

2012/09/30

South Philadelphia School To Be Improved

Parents complained to the School Reform Commission last week about Alcorn Elementary at 32nd and Dickinson streets.

2012/07/15

Two Candidates Announced For Philadelphia Schools Superintendent

42-year-old Pedro Martinez, the deputy superintendent at the Clark County, Nevada school district, which includes Las Vegas, is one of the final two candidates for the superintendant position.

2012/06/23

School Reform Commission Looking To Close $54 Million Deficit

The Philadelphia School Reform Commission is now searching for a way to close a $54 million deficit because of the City Council decision to only add $40 million in new funding for the cash-starved district.

2012/06/23