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 ...
South Jersey school district cancels classes Friday after too many staff members called out
Deptford Township School District has canceled classes Friday because of an unmanageable number of staff absences, the superintendent announced Thursday night. The closure in the district in Sewell, ...
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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. Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington at the ...
Back to school in August for city kids: Philly schools may have a pre-Labor Day start
The district will give students and staff off for Indigenous Peoples' Day and Veterans' Day again in 2025-26 and 2026-27.
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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 ...
Philadelphia schools superintendent touts "significant progress," says immigration enforcement brings challenges
Superintendent Tony Watlington talked about scholastic improvement and a new challenge the district may be facing ahead of the State of the Schools address.
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Will South Jersey schools close for the Eagles parade? District officials to decide.
Some schools in South Jersey are expected to be closed Friday, Feb. 14 — which may be ideal for fans of the Philadelphia ...
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Philadelphia School District will not open late Monday after Super Bowl: Here's why
Superintendent Tony B. Watlington announced on Thursday that the School District of Philadelphia will not have a 2-hour delay ...
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School calendar news: Philly schools could start before Labor Day for the next 2 years
Philadelphia school district officials released their academic calendar recommendations for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. They have recommended that the school year start before Labor Day, and ...
Philly schools will not have a delayed opening after the Super Bowl. Superintendent Tony Watlington is apparently superstitious.
Other districts in the area have delays on the Monday after the Super Bowl, including Upper Darby, Gloucester City, and ...
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Philly plane crash: School district offers support to students, staff members impacted
After a weekend of tragedy following a plane crash in Northeast Philly Friday, students may feel uneasy while getting back to ...