Faces of the school district layoffs collected online
A new website, Facesofthelayoffs.org, catalogues the mugs and stories of laid-off employees.
School district announces 76 more layoffs
The School District of Philadelphia announced the additional layoffs Friday. Sixty-three worked at the district headquarters on North Broad Street. Thirteen cut from early childhood education programs in regional administrative offices.
Doomsday becomes reality: school district lays off 3,783 with more to come
The School District of Philadelphia announced Friday it will lay off just under 3,800 employees, with more to come.
School Reform Commission adopts $2.39B budget
The Philadelphia School Reform Commission on Thursday voted to adopt a $2.39 billion operating budget for the 2013-14 school year.
Citizens: Give the school district the money
As city officials wonder how to raise $60 million for the school district, citizens say find it fast.
Philadelphians celebrate 10 schools saved, mourn 29 still to close
Bitter rains dampened Meade Elementary School’s sweet victory. Students, parents and educators celebrated on the school’s steps, as theirs was [...]
Philadelphia School District plans to close 29 instead of 37 public schools
The Philadelphia Public School District plans to close 29 schools instead of 37. The district announced today revised recommendations that [...]
Philadelphia School District Superintendent Hite’s revised plan expected in 24 hours
Philadelphia School District Superintendent William R. Hite Jr.’s revisions to his plan to close 37 district-run schools is expected sometime [...]
Revised Philadelphia school closings coming next week, no details available at city council hearing
Begging for the survival of 37 schools in the Philadelphia School District, community leaders pleaded with Philadelphia City Council members [...]
Philadelpia City Council to hold public hearing today on possible school closings
Philadelphia City Council’s committee on education will hear testimony today on the planned closure of 37 public schools and the [...]