Topic: School District of Philadelphia
Shapiro’s Unique Opportunity on Schools
The governor punted on a chance to be the rare Democrat to fund school vouchers in the state budget he just signed. But, a free market advocate argues, it’s not too late
By Charles Mitchell
Sustainability Education for All Students
New Jersey is the first U.S. state to mandate climate change education in every grade and nearly every subject. Can a similar solutions-based curriculum help prepare Philly kids for a green future?
By Courtney DuChene
I-95 as a Model for Fixing Schools?
The powerful head of Philadelphia’s Building Trades on having the same sense of urgency when it comes to education as a collapsed road
By Ryan N. Boyer
A Radical Way To Rethink School Vouchers
How might advocates for and against vouchers find common ground? A former city education secretary has a proposal
By Debra Kahn
The Letter that Sank School Vouchers in PA
A former Tom Wolfe staffer on one critical misstep of school choice advocates in the state
By Mark Nicastre
Pennsylvania, Resolve the Budget Impasse
A long-time university president recalls the dire consequences to public higher education of an Illinois budget stalemate — and urges legislators to ensure that doesn't happen here
By Elaine Maimon
Biking 158 miles from Philly to Harrisburg
The nonprofit We Love Philly is leading a bike ride from August 17 to August 20 to raise awareness for Act 158. Join them for all or part of the journey in support of high school students throughout the Commonwealth.
By Jessica Blatt Press
All Students Deserve the Opportunity to Shine. So Do Pennsylvania’s
A senior fellow from the Commonwealth Foundation looks forward to PA passing Lifeline Scholarships, a new school voucher program aimed at helping students in under-performing public schools
By Lenny McCallister
Give School Buildings as Much Attention as I-95
Philadelphia’s section of collapsed interstate reopened in record speed. Why, two City Councilmembers wonder, can’t we do the same for damaged schools?
By Isaiah Thomas and Quetcy Lozada
What’s Behind The Girls’ High Graduation Fuss?
A long-time university president, who has presided over countless commencements, reflects on upholding and changing traditions
By Elaine Maimon