Teachers Are Concerned As Classes Begin In Philadelphia Schools
Students are working through the nervous excitement of the first day of school. Teachers feel that uncertainty on several levels, says ESOL teacher Leshawna Coleman.
Students are working through the nervous excitement of the first day of school. Teachers feel that uncertainty on several levels, says ESOL teacher Leshawna Coleman.
Over 180,000 books were distributed across 500 classrooms in 40 different schools.
Organizers of the annual "Million Father March" are getting set for the first day of school next Tuesday in the Philadelphia School District.
Teachers greeted students on day 1 at the Frederick Douglass Charter School at 22nd and Norris in North Philadelphia.
One of the lead plaintiffs, Barbara Galarza, only speaks Spanish. She says the school district refused to provide her with documents -- in Spanish -- that would have prepared her for word that her daughter was diagnosed with an intellectual disability.
An arbitrator says the Philadelphia School District violated the teachers contract when it disregarded seniority when rehiring laid-off counselors two years ago.
On-time high school graduation rates for Philadelphia students has risen from 52 to 65 percent over the past eight years.
Mayor Nutter, Superintendent Hite, dance teams and drum lines from schools, cheerleaders and more than 1,500 graduating high school seniors took part in the event.
City Council opposes Mayor Nutter's plan to raise property taxes by nearly ten percent, and seems headed for providing only $70-80 million of the requested $103 million.
Mayor Michael Nutter says a new city website will show taxpayers precisely how they would be affected under his plan to fund Philadelphia schools.
It's a scene that has played out from year to year. Only the people have changed.
The school district is inviting educators and communities to submit ideas to turn around the academics at individual schools, or to create entirely new high schools.
The local chapter of the NAACP is focused on next month's primary in two ways: they hope to increase voter turnout and they want support for a ballot question involving control of the Philadelphia School District.
As the budget hearings open, issue #1 is the School District's request for an additional $103 million in city funding.
Gary R'Nel spoke with the Superintendent of the Philadelphia School District, Dr. William Hite, on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about his Action Plan 3.0 for Philadelphia schools and the improving financial status of the district.
Superintendent William Hite's plan calls for reorganizing schools into eight geographic networks, and adding three others focusing on turnaround, alternative and innovative schools.
Philadelphia public elementary schools will open their doors to pre-schoolers and their parents on Wednesday, in hopes of getting them to sign up early for kindergarten.
Student chefs from three Philadelphia public schools competed Thursday for the honor of getting a dish they created on the district's breakfast menu.
The Fairness Center is suing the Philadelphia School District and its teachers union over the longstanding practice of teachers doing union work to remain on the district's books.
Mayor Nutter presents his eighth and final budget one week from Thursday -- and the key questions are whether and how he will respond to the latest hat-in-hand request from the School District.
Due to the inclement weather expected in the area, the School District of Philadelphia will dismiss students 12 p.m. Monday.
After a year of slashing activities, counselors and nurses, the School Reform Commission defied the city charter in May by refusing to approve a budget that would require even more spending cuts.
Attorneys for the Philadelphia School District have asked a Commonwealth Court panel to affirm the District's authority to cancel its teachers contract.
Today brings the first round of hearings on dozens of new charter school applications in Philadelphia.
Now that the Philadelphia School District has accepted applications for new charter schools, charter operators are revving up the pressure to get new schools approved. Some are already recruiting families for schools that may never exist.
The 3-2 Philadelphia Eagles are looking to get their second win in a row after narrowly beating the Cleveland Browns at home in Week 6.
In 2020, Sarah McBride made history as the first transgender person ever elected to a state senate seat. Now, the Delaware Democrat is running for Congress.
The bestselling author of legal thrillers has co-written a work of non-fiction: "Framed," a collection of stories about people wrongfully convicted of crimes, and the fight to exonerate them.
Former President Donald Trump is hosting a town hall in Lancaster Sunday night, and Vice President Kamala Harris will be back in Chester County on Monday.
Sunday brings us yet another sunny day with highs in the low 70s. Temps climb back into the 80s early this week, and there's still no rain in sight for the Delaware Valley.
The 3-2 Philadelphia Eagles are looking to get their second win in a row after narrowly beating the Cleveland Browns at home in Week 6.
Former President Donald Trump is hosting a town hall in Lancaster Sunday night, and Vice President Kamala Harris will be back in Chester County on Monday.
Sunday brings us yet another sunny day with highs in the low 70s. Temps climb back into the 80s early this week, and there's still no rain in sight for the Delaware Valley.
Philadelphians took advantage of an unseasonably warm Saturday, perfect for outdoor dining, tennis and tailgating.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Former President Donald Trump is hosting a town hall in Lancaster Sunday night, and Vice President Kamala Harris will be back in Chester County on Monday.
Philadelphians took advantage of an unseasonably warm Saturday, perfect for outdoor dining, tennis and tailgating.
Legendary hip-hop performers, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim, headlined a free pop-up concert to help get Philadelphians excited to vote.
Philly Pride was on full display as members returned home from a 23-day mission in North Carolina in the wake of Helene.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
Giving back in the form of teddy bears is the mission of one Delaware grandmother helping her local police department.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
Ruben Bautista walked away from the corrections center on Tuesday after failing to return from an approved program pass.
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Seniors stayed active and embraced the joyful moments of their golden years at the annual Senior Strut at Boathouse Row.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
A travel nurse from the Philadelphia area was stationed in Asheville, North Carolina when Hurricane Helene flooded the region.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Police reported a seven-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on Route 309 in Fort Washington on Friday morning.
Video from a passenger aboard the train showed smoke coming from a stopped SEPTA Regional Rail train car.
Police say a 3-year-old boy from Lindenwold has died after he was hit by a car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
The 3-2 Philadelphia Eagles are looking to get their second win in a row after narrowly beating the Cleveland Browns at home in Week 6.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 Saturday night.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
A four-goal second period carried the Seattle Kraken to a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Saquon Barkley will play the New York Giants for the first time in his career when the Philadelphia Eagles visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
More than 12,000 walkers participated in the 2024 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey at Cooper River Park on Sunday. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei spoke with a pair of sisters about how breast cancer has impacted their family, and how they've stayed hopeful in the face of their diagnoses.
Police are looking for a pair of suspects wanted for a series of burglaries in South Philadelphia, seven people were injured in a shooting at a party at 11th and Cumberland streets early Saturday, and drought concerns continue this week with no rain in the forecast. More on theses stories in your Digital Brief for Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.
Dogs love to play and chew, but it can be dangerous if your pet gets its paws on household items like clothing, food and plastic. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares tips for keeping potentially harmful objects away from your dog, and what symptoms might mean they've already swallowed something they shouldn't have.
There's abundant sunshine in the forecast on Sunday and for the rest of the week, with clear skies and warmer temperatures in the 80s on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Temps drop heading into the weekend, but there's still no rain in sight. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your forecast.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to be in Bucks County Sunday, as Vice President Kamala Harris plans to make a stop in Chester County on Monday.