Is Philly’s Inferiority Complex Dead?
There’s something in the air, Philly. Can you feel it? I’m not talking about a stiff breeze. Or a swarm of aggressive insects. I’m talking […] The post Is Philly’s Inferiority Complex Dead? appeared...
View ArticleMetal Detectors Prevent Student From Bringing Gun to Northeast School
Metal detectors placed at the entryways of Samuel Fels High School in Northeast Philadelphia prevented a young teen from bringing a .40-caliber handgun to class […] The post Metal Detectors Prevent...
View ArticleMayoral Front-Runner Anthony Williams: “I’m Not Machiavellian”
State Sen. Anthony Williams is the consensus front-runner and the top fundraiser in the Philadelphia mayor’s race. But what does he stand for? Citified sat down […] The post Mayoral Front-Runner...
View ArticleOverbrook High Could Have a Real Biology Teacher by Friday
Last Wednesday, we reported that Overbrook High School hadn’t been teaching biology this school year, because they were unable to find a replacement for their […] The post Overbrook High Could Have a...
View Article3 Ways William Hite’s Action Plan 3.0 Could Revitalize Philadelphia Schools
After two years spent slashing programs, closing schools, and laying off thousands of workers, Philadelphia School Superintendent William Hite on Wednesday declared a victory of […] The post 3 Ways...
View ArticlePhilly Mag Cover Criticized at Second Event This Week
For the second time this week, the widely criticized cover of Philadelphia magazine’s October issue was a major topic of discussion at a roundtable event. The cover, headlined “A […] The post Philly...
View ArticleThis Report May Make You Look at the SRC Differently
Gov. Tom Wolf wants to shut down the School Reform Commission and return Philadelphia’s public schools to local control. Former Mayor Michael Nutter is also on board with the […] The post This Report...
View ArticlePa. Senator Draws Ire for Comment on “Inner City” Students
A Pennsylvania senator and Education Committee chair has drawn criticism from some Democrats after he claimed students in some “inner city” neighborhoods need “less intensive” […] The post Pa. Senator...
View ArticleKenney Calls Pa. Senator’s “Inner City” Comment “Racism”
Last week, Pennsylvania senator and Education Committee chair John Eichelberger reportedly claimed that students in some “inner city” neighborhoods need “less intensive” programs. This week, Mayor Jim...
View ArticleCity Controller: Staffing Shortage Could Cause Schools to Lose Funding
Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz issued a warning on Wednesday that some Philly schools could lose funding because of staffing shortages. First, some background: many schools […] The post...
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