The Philly school district is growing after years of shrinking. Here’s how one school is attracting more students.
When Marla Travis became West Philadelphia High’s principal in the 2018-19 school year, the neighborhood school enrolled just ...
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Ex-Girls' High principal sues district, claims ‘demeaning' treatment due to race
The former principal of the Philadelphia High School for ... against the school district after she was demoted after she denied three students their diplomas during a graduation ceremony in ...
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'State of Schools' address highlights progress, challenges in Philadelphia
The update is a glimpse inside classrooms across the School District of Philadelphia, including both their wins and their ...
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Philadelphia schools superintendent touts "significant progress," says immigration enforcement brings challenges
"Our four-year graduation rate has gone up," he said ... we asked the superintendent if the Philadelphia school district is still committed to its policy on sanctuary schools.
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Philadelphia Citywide Talent Coalition aims to recruit, retain more teachers to serve diverse school district population
A coalition has formed to address the city’s teacher shortage, with a particular goal of increasing the number of teachers of ...
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Philly public school students have made some academic gains, but still lag behind nationally
Students in the School District of Philadelphia, however ... including a 6.3% increase in its four-year graduation rate and a 13.6% spike in students passing the NOCTI test, which assesses ...
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Philadelphia public schools' Tony Watlington gets honored as top superintendent
The School District of Philadelphia on Monday ... accomplishments during Watlington's 21/2 years in charge, including a graduation rate increase, better test scores for students in grades 3 ...
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In 2nd State of Schools address, Philly superintendent says district is making progress, but more work is needed
The School District of Philadelphia reports some higher scores for third- through eighth-grade students, higher attendance and a lower dropout rate.
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Traditional and neighborhood schools see improvements, says Philly schools leader in State of School address
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. touted the progress of the eighth largest school district ...