Philadelphia School District

The Philadelphia School District superintendent made his case to the Board of Education on Thursday afternoon as the district faces potentially falling off a fiscal cliff. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk explains. 

The Philadelphia School District is facing a teacher shortage. They’re having a problem recruiting new teachers to fill their classrooms, and now dozens of organizations are working towards a solution. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk reports. 

Two students at a school in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood got the chance to become “principal for the day.”

A trip to the principal’s office is taking on new meaning today for two elementary students in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood. 

Philadelphia students are progressing in reading, and more are staying in school. But while the district celebrates those achievements, it’s also working on a new way to get students to improve in one particular subject: Math. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk shares how a financial incentive could help students get their scores up. 

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington officially kicked off his “Thrive At Five” campaign with the goal of getting as many children registered for kindergarten as soon as possible.

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington is launching the “Thrive at Five” campaign to get parents to register their children for kindergarten for next school year.

Eagles star Jalen Hurts is selling limited-edition duffle bags through his foundation to raise money to support underserved schools in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has announced a new initiative to provide free busing and guided tours for local schools to see the museum’s newest exhibition, “The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframing the Black Figure.”

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker provided an update on the extended day, extended year program that’s being tested at 25 schools in the city.

Sixers star Joel Embiid surprised kids at a block party that he hosted in Philadelphia on Friday. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville reports. 

NBC10 is highlighting leaders who are making a difference in our community during this Hispanic Heritage Month. For the Lajaras from North Philadelphia, leadership runs in the family with two assistant superintendents and a vice principal in their ranks. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle explains how education shaped their legacy. 

Every time Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts scores a touchdown this season, more funding will go toward Philadelphia public schools.

Meredith Elizalde is suing the School District of Philadelphia after her son, Nicolas Elizalde, was shot and killed outside Roxborough High School nearly two years ago.

State officials declared a code orange on Tuesday for the entire Philadelphia area. This means there are unhealthy pollution levels in the air for certain groups of people. The heat is also affecting the city’s students, who just started their new school year Monday. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle has reactions from parents after schools had to be let out early again...

Parents and students are getting ready for the upcoming school year that’s right around the corner. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama spoke with some who say they’re excited to get back to the classroom. 

In a new plan, SEPTA detailed how they will ensure the safety and security of students who rely on the public transportation system to get to and from school.

Dr. Tony Watlington, the Philadelphia School District superintendent, sat down with NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk to talk about their top priority of keeping students safe and hiring the staff for schools. 

A new pilot program is coming to the School District of Philadelphia. More than a dozen schools will open early in the morning and won’t close until 6 p.m. Officials say it’s to give kids and extra boost before school and after school and during the summer. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has the details. 

A new list of the “Best High Schools in Pennsylvania” has been released, and seven of the top ten are in the Philadelphia region.