Public Education
Philadelphia schools wrestle with long-term plans for 300+ buildings amid falling enrollmentFollowing a long-term trend, Philadelphiaâs public-school enrollment dropped again this year by nearly 800 students â prompting journalists to reemphasize discussions about the districtâs more than 300 buildings. âThe declining student population will likely… Read More
Public Education
Elementary school may fire DEI-expert principal for allegedly making antisemitic comments on parentâs voicemail(Daily Caller News Foundation) â A Montgomery County, Pa., elementary school principal is on administrative leave Friday after admitting he used antisemitic language, Philadelphia-area media outlets reported. After leaving a… Read More
Culture
Philadelphia flies flag of âForeign Adversaryâ(The Daily Signal) â Philadelphia flew the Chinese flag above its City Hall on Tuesday in a ceremony that reports suggest was meant to celebrate the 76th anniversary of China. The… Read More
Courts
Anti-Jewish harassment, death threats in Philadelphia public school forced two families to move away, lawsuit claimsThree families are suing the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) and Academy At Palumbo High School on charges of violating their civil rights when their childrenâs safety was threatened. The… Read More
Public Education
Poor academics, declining enrollment show Philadelphians âhungry for alternativesâ to public schools, educational analyst saysPennsylvaniaâs failing public schools need more competition â not more money, argues the founder of a Philadelphia charter school. âImagine bringing home a report card full of Ds and Fs,â… Read More
Culture
Trump to invite Philadelphia Eagles to the White House after uninviting them in 2018ÂPresident Donald Trump will invite the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House, and they’re expected to accept the invitation. Trump announced he will invite the Super Bowl 59 champions to… Read More
Public Education
Violence and threats continue as Jewish students attacked at University of PittsburghPolice at the University of Pittsburgh have arrested a suspect in the attack on two Jewish students on campus August 30. The students, who were wearing traditional Jewish yarmulkes, were… Read More
Public Education
Leftist takeover of Pennsylvania school district results in conflict, upheavalThe takeover of a county school district in Pennsylvania by a group of hard-leftists has sent the district reeling with corruption and insider dealing, opponents have charged. Two Republican members… Read More
Public Education
Pennsylvania Senate OKs parental notice for weapons found at school despite Dem oppositionA Pennsylvania state Senator told a radio host that approval of a measure to notify parents when weapons are illicitly brought to school was opposed by some school districts as… Read More
Public Education
Philadelphia schools to spend $41.5M on green buses(The Center Square) â The School District of Philadelphia will spend $41.5 million replacing older diesel buses with alternative energy school buses, infrastructure and equipment. The new contract will allow… Read More
Culture
Trump-Biden enthusiasm gap materializes in streets, shops of deep-blue PhiladelphiaChris Stigall witnessed a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man-sized Trump-Biden enthusiasm gap lumbering the streets of Philadelphia Saturday. And lived to tell of it. As the Lion Week in Review podcast… Read More
Public Education
Antisemitic allegations hit Philadelphiaâs school district(The Center Square) â Several concerned residents believe teachers and students in the School District of Philadelphia express antisemitism without impunity, including in an off-campus educator event they say excluded… Read More
Public Education
University investigating fire set at Jewish studentâs dorm(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Drexel University police are investigating a fire that was set on a Jewish studentâs dorm room door Tuesday, according to NBC Philadelphia, a local media… Read More
Public Education
Philadelphia schools to use drones in âviolence-proneâ areas to protect studentsThe School District of Philadelphia will be using drones in âviolence-proneâ areas in addition to new safety procedures to protect students from the cityâs crime, according to Chalkbeat. Chief of… Read More
Public Education
Philadelphia School District offers $300 a month to parents to drive their kids to schoolThe School District of Philadelphia is expanding a program that pays parents up to $300 a month to drive their kids to school. Itâs hoped that the âParent Flat Rate… Read More
Public Education
Philadelphia schools earmark $1 million in taxpayer funds for student eye exams(The Center Square) â Philadelphia public schools approved a $1 million two-year contract that would provide free vision screenings and follow-up exams for students. The Board of Education approved the… Read More
Government
Philly lawmaker again crosses aisle to support school vouchers(The Center Square) â A state lawmaker crossed the aisle live on talk radio to support a scholarship program for students in low-performing schools to attend private institutions instead. The… Read More
Public Education
Despite billions in taxpayer funding, Philadelphiaâs schools are literally falling apart(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Nearly 4 in 10 Philadelphia schools were assessed and rated as having âunsatisfactoryâ conditions despite the district having a $3.9 billion budget paid by taxpayers… Read More
Opinion
A tale of 2 Philadelphias: Moms for Liberty gather âjoyfullyâ and protesters lose their minds(The Daily Signal) â Progressives were whipped into quite the frenzy over the decision by Moms for Liberty, a parental rights group, to hold its Joyful Warriors… Read More
Culture
Protester tears up Bible outside Moms for Liberty summit(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Mass protests met members of the pro-parental rights group Moms for Liberty during their convention in Philadelphia on Thursday and Friday, videos show. The groupâs… Read More
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