Students at Philly's longest-running charter school walk out after announcement of final year
At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, Mathematics, Civics, and Sciences will close and the building will be sold.
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At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, Mathematics, Civics, and Sciences will close and the building will be sold.
Benefits for teaching can include job security, a pension and student loan forgiveness.
The organization's mission is to promote gender equity in health, education and economic empowerment among Black women and girls. #FindingTheHeartInEveryBeat
The high court decided colleges and universities can no longer consider race in admissions criteria. That basically ended Affirmative Action.
Constance Clayton made history as the first African American and the first woman to lead the School District of Philadelphia. Jasmine Payoute reports from the service in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia.
This week, police and kids marched change to fight against gun violence, we continue the investigation of why school districts in Pa continue to struggle with funding with unfair ruling, and weekend anchor Aziza Shuler opened up to us about a personal story.
An author's clash with a Georgia school district over a brief mention of homosexuality in a presentation highlights the reach of conservatives' push for what they call parents' rights.
It's a case of the haves and the have-nots. After a decade, the William Penn School District successfully challenged how the state funds its schools.
Attorneys for a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death late last year want cameras banned from his courtroom.
We have been celebrating back to school all week on CBS News Philadelphia. One group we cannot leave out is the teachers. Wakisha Bailey sat down with one very popular teacher whose classroom is anything but average.
This week, law enforcement continues to search for an escaped killer, record-breaking heat prompted schools to close early in the Philly region and more.
The funds are intended to address urgent facilities needs in each of the state's 21 counties.
Wakisha Bailey speaks with Cooper Poynt Family School Principal Janine Casella on the first day of school!
Wakisha Bailey speaks with multiple Camden teachers looking forward to starting the school year.
Philadelphia schools are back in session Tuesday. Dr. Tony Watlington, a former bus driver, was out at the depot seeing drivers off on their 1st routes of the year.
Many parents are getting ready to send their kids back to school next week and the number one thing on many parents’ minds is safety. City leaders announced new plans for North Philly to help students safely get to and from school. Dan Snyder reports.
This week, a community rallied together months after a devastating fire, Philly residents reflected on the March on Washington 60 years later, CBS News Philadelphia capped off celebrating Black Business Month and more.
Wakisha Bailey speaks with teacher Christina Neilson ahead of the back-to-school march in Philadelphia on Friday.
All the activities on Thursday morning made this a great start for students at West Philadelphia Achievement Charter School.
All you have to do is say you're a teacher and Wawa has you covered.
Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled Senate returned for an unusual August session mired in a two-month budget stalemate with the Democratic-controlled House.
City leaders are taking a more active role in providing after-school activities from parks and rec programs to outside community organizations.
Helping students and families with back-to-school supplies, New Jersey started the Sales Tax Holiday Saturday.
This week, a New Jersey community came together to help repair a historic cemetery, students across the region returned to school, and the Media Little League may have not won the World Series but the team says it was an experience they will never forget.
The Parent Flat Rate Transportation Plan began as a pilot in 2020. Approximately 13,000 families are currently enrolled in the plan.
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
A group of Eagles tailgaters gathered Wednesday at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for home games.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A group of Eagles tailgaters gathered Wednesday at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for home games.
A meeting 42 years in the making: Mike Rafferty and Christie Leonard finally met in Philly after decades as pen pals.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
The city-owned statue was moved Wednesday after spending several months inside the museum as part of an art exhibition.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
The Hard Rock Atlantic City hosted its seventh annual Out of the Darkness Walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Knicks President Leon Rose, who hails from Cherry Hill, and Executive Vice President William "World Wide Wes" Wesley, who was born and raised in Camden, were honored.
Officials along the Jersey Shore are preparing for potential flooding and erosion from a possible nor'easter this week.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
A group of Eagles tailgaters gathered Wednesday at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for home games.
Zack Wheeler struck out 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, and the Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Showers move into the region with rounds of minor to moderate flooding down the Shore. Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast on the developing nor’easter.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia. Kate Bilo has the forecast.
Tickets are on sale now for the Feast of Gennaro in Ambler, Pennsylvania, benefiting Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
A new immersive experience is coming to the Netflix House in King of Prussia.
Strong northeast winds, 6–12 foot surf and multiple rounds of coastal flooding continue through Saturday. Kate Bilo has the forecast.