Topic: School District of Philadelphia
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Should PA Ban Cell Phones in Schools?
And, is it any surprise that legislation on the matter remains stuck in limbo in Harrisburg?
By Richard Koenig![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HED_Yasin-and-Levi_Big_Brothers_Big_Sisters-791x400.jpg)
Powering Up Mentorship
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ local CEO is spearheading the group’s first efforts in Philadelphia schools, with the aim of providing every middle schooler with a much-needed mentor
By Rachel Wisniewski![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Deborah_Gordon_Klehr_Harrisburg-791x400.jpeg)
PA’s Fair Funding Champion
Deborah Gordon Klehr oversaw the Education Law Center’s successful case mandating better funding of public schools throughout the state. But it’s her work outside the courtroom that has been indispensable for Pennsylvania students
By Malcolm Burnley![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Girls_High_HED1-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Show Magnet Schools Some Love
Special admit high schools provide the kind of education city parents want for their kids. So why aren’t we doing more to ensure they succeed?
By Peshe Kuriloff![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Teacher_Appreciation_Week_2024-791x400.jpg)
Philadelphia Teachers We Love
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re revisiting some of the fabulous Philly educators we’ve featured through the years.
By Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BGLM-MAIN-1-791x400.jpg)
Celebrate Teachers
This Teacher Appreciation Week, a longtime university president urges Philadelphians to celebrate educators — but to also support the teaching profession
By Elaine Maimon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EducationStudentsFacts-791x400.jpg)
The New Urban Order: Send Your Kid to a “Good Enough” Public School
A C+ school for the win.
By Diana Lind![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Temple_University_Photography-791x400.jpg)
Philly Universities Must Invest In Young Students
A longtime university president on why all local institutions should emulate Temple's Saturday College
By Elaine Maimon