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Many Philly public schools will start the day at new times in August, but families don't know specifics yet

Masterman High School remains among top 20 schools in U.S. and best in Pennsylvania

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New law requires N.J. school districts to teach diversity and inclusion classes

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Cherry Hill school district becomes first in N.J. to require African American history course in high school

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Philly teachers union tells members not to return to schools on Monday because of safety concerns

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South Philly's Andrew Jackson School community getting chance to distance itself from namesake's troubling past

Andrew Jackson School Renamed

Pennsylvania recommends schools halt in-person learning if they exceed new COVID-19 case thresholds

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Philly Public League suspends high school sports in the city until 2021

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Philly schools unveil COVID-19 reopening plan with hybrid digital schedule

Philly Schools COVID plan

Philly's virtual graduation ceremony will be 'memorable,' Hite promises

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ICE agents arrest mother as she dropped off child at South Philly school

Philadelphia teachers union wants state of emergency declared as two more schools close due to asbestos

School District of Philadelphia touts improvement of city’s schools in annual report card

The War On Drugs again to host concerts to raise money for Philly's public schools

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Drexel Hill teacher placed on administrative leave after racist tirade on school property

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Marijuana-laced treats get students sick at West Oak Lane Charter School

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Center City District

Record number of housing units built in Center City last year — but not enough to offset old trends

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After August heat wave, Philadelphia schools could return to starting classes after Labor Day

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These students work out with a personal trainer during the school day

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Two Philly public schools receive 2018 National Blue Ribbon Designation

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Campus security officers at Cherry Hill high schools carry weapons as of today

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Abington School District 'deeply sorry,' breaks down plan for $25 million gift

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Abington High School receives record $25 million gift for STEM facility

Abington High School rendering.

Filmmaker David Lynch has an idea for combating youth crime in Philly

MLK Day Of Service

Gallery: Curtis students volunteer on MLK Day

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Philadelphia students now have the opportunity to earn an associate's degree while in high school

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Top Philadelphia schools as ranked by new School Performance Profiles

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Masterman Middle School, Central High School top Philly district's School Progress Report

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Kenney's inauguration will raise funds for Philly schools

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Eagles trade QB Joe Flacco, claim QB Reid Sinnett, cut LS Rick Lovato

Smokers who quit before age 45 nearly eliminate risk of dying from lung cancer

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1,300-acre Philly refinery property to be redeveloped as The Bellwether District

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Rare Alexander Hamilton documents fetch nearly $600,000 at Philly auction

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Pennsylvania SPCA, IKEA host 'Hocus Pocus' drive-in for charity

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