Philadelphia School District
For Schools, “A Vortex of Political Hell”
Every so often, when Mayor Nutter opens his mouth, a little gem tumbles out that captures matters perfectly. Yesterday, it was a five carat diamond. […]
Cigarette Tax Stalled; School Funding in Danger
This is why you don’t count your chickens until they’re hatched: Yes, both the Pennsylvania House and the Pennsylvania Senate have given approval to bills […]
A Hollow Victory for Philly Schools
Dave Davies nailed it, as he so often does, when he described last week’s surprise deal enabling Philadelphia to tax cigarettes and send the proceeds to the schools […]
Oxford Mills Urban Oasis Grand Opening
Oxford Mills, billed as an “urban oasis for teachers and nonprofits,” held its grand opening last week in South Kensington, another step in revitalizing the neighborhood. Oxford Mills […]
Budget Omnibus: Pa. House Passes Cigarette Tax
Lots of moving parts to the state’s budget situation these days, so let’s try to take them in some semblance of order. • First: The […]
Philly Cigarette Tax Stalls in PA House
House Republicans are refusing to amend a state budget bill to include authorization for a Philly cigarette tax that would help City Hall make up the […]
Philly Schools Pass Placeholder Budget
Philadelphia’s School Reform Commission is now playing a high-stakes game of chicken with the state. Newsworks reports: By unanimous vote, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission passed […]
Tom Corbett Is Mugging Philadelphia and Its Schools
The city of Philadelphia was the victim of an attempted mugging last night. I don’t resort to that sort of language lightly. But I’m not […]
Philly Schools Held Hostage to Pension Vote
We told you Friday that Philly Democrats were being offered a choice — they could get school funding, but only if they tossed their labor […]
Do Philly Democrats Have to Choose Between Funding Schools or Liquor Privatization?
Philly Democrats are being offered a choice: You can get better funding for your schools, they’re being told in Harrisburg, but you’re going to have […]
Schools Closing Due to Heat
According to Philadelphia School District spokesperson Fernando Gallard, Philadelphia schools are closing early due to heat today, and all after-school activities are cancelled.
My Son Is Getting a Great Education in Philly Public Schools
The school year ends this week, which makes it as good a time as any to offer this announcement: I’m really glad my son attended […]
Pennsylvania Creates Commission to Study New School Funding Formula
One thing Governor Tom Corbett and Philadelphians can agree on: The funding system for public schools in this state is broken. What we don’t know […]
Philadelphia Public School Notebook’s 20th Anniversary Gala
Tuesday as the weather raged outside, inside the University of the Arts the Philadelphia Public School Notebook celebrated its 20th anniversary with a party. The Notebook started […]
20 Years of Covering Philadelphia Public Education, For Better and For Worse
On Tuesday, The Philadelphia Public School Notebook celebrates its 20th anniversary with a celebration at the University of the Arts, complete with music, awards, and […]