Parents Upset Over Philadelphia School District's Plan To Privatize Pre-School
Parents are upset that the Philadelphia School District plans to privatize more Head Start slots next year.
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Parents are upset that the Philadelphia School District plans to privatize more Head Start slots next year.
It's been eight days since the School Reform Commission voted to shutter 23 public schools in Philadelphia. Students and parents at closing schools are wondering what's next.
The School Reform Commission has voted to save four public schools from closure in Philadelphia.
There was a lot of disappointment and passion from parents, teachers and education advocates in attendance.
In its opening contract proposal, the Philadelphia School District wants teachers' work days extended from seven to eight hours with teachers at the top of the pay scale taking a 13-percent salary cut.
In its opening contract proposal, the district wants teachers' work days extended from seven to eight hours, with teachers at the top of the pay scale taking a 13 percent salary cut.
The new School Reform Commission policy means that vendors looking for school contracts have to have their use and occupancy taxes and other city taxes paid up.
Superintendent William Hite told a daylong City Council hearing on Tuesday that he will announce an updated school closure plan next week.
The report by the Pew Trusts' Philadelphia Research Initiative looked at what's happened to closed schools in 12 cities and researcher Emily Dowdall says most of them are still sitting vacant.
Part of the debate over closing 37 Philadelphia schools includes the possibility of moving some schools into the cavernous district headquarters building.
The School District of Philadelphia is strapped for cash, yet the CBS 3 I-Team found it is spending tens of millions of dollars a year – your tax money – on a big perk payout: letting workers cash in on unused vacation, personal and sick days.
The rally was organized by the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools and Juntos, a non-profit that works for equal rights for the Latino immigrant community.
Philadelphia area community groups are joining together to fight the School District recommendation to close 37 public schools at the end of the school year.
Public school advocates are already asking for changes in the action plan unveiled today by Philadelphia schools superintendent William Hite. KYW's Pat Loeb reports they want a moratorium on the school closings Hite as proposed.
After receiving an independently-funded consultant's report school district leadership recommended downsizing the central office and turning over school operations to so-called "achievement networks" in the springtime.
The Philadelphia School District has sold two historic buildings -- one for a lot, one for a little.
A day after one of the nation's deadliest shootings, school districts locally and across the country are wondering if there's more schools should be doing to ensure their children's safety.
Local activist groups, students, parents and community members plan to come together Saturday afternoon to protest the recommended school closings announced on Wednesday.
When the closing bell rang Thursday, students began learning about the fate of their school.
Protesters rallied outside of the Philadelphia School District's headquarters on North Broad Street just hours after the district announced the closures.
At a 2 pm news conference, Superintendent William Hite identifies the school buildings on the list to close next fall.
Superintendent William Hite says he'll be ready to announce late next week which of about 40 Philadelphia public school buildings are on the list to close for good.
The school was in the spotlight two years ago when dozens of Asian students alleged they were being bullied on campus. Some parents says the punishment does not fit the crime.
The Philadelphia School District will get a Chief Financial Officer, on Monday, for the first time in nearly 11 months.
GreatPhillySchools.org includes information and ratings on over 400 public, charter, private and parochial schools in Philadelphia.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Three people, including two Philadelphia officers, were taken to the hospital after a car and police cruiser collided in North Philadelphia.
"The Declaration's Journey" details how ideals in one of our nation's founding documents have shaped the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Three people, including two Philadelphia officers, were taken to the hospital after a car and police cruiser collided in North Philadelphia.
"The Declaration's Journey" details how ideals in one of our nation's founding documents have shaped the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
CBS News Philadelphia's 20th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $7.2 million for the fight against childhood cancer Wednesday.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Three people, including two Philadelphia officers, were taken to the hospital after a car and police cruiser collided in North Philadelphia.
"The Declaration's Journey" details how ideals in one of our nation's founding documents have shaped the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Three people were shot in Chester, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, police said.
CBS News Philadelphia's 20th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $7.2 million for the fight against childhood cancer Wednesday.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left a 19-year-old dead and another injured.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
The Phillies sent Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday after he struggled again in a start against the Marlins.
Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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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.
The Philadelphia International Airport expects to screen nearly half-a-million travelers over the next four days as more visitors arrive in the City of Brotherly Love for the World Cup. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey has a look at how PHL is pulling out all the stops.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during what's expected to be a huge summer for tourism in Philadelphia.
Small "clinging jellyfish," about the size of a quarter, have been spotted in New Jersey.
A fire damaged a rowhome on the 6600 block of Elmwood Avenue in Philadelphia's Elmwood Park neighborhood on Thursday morning. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk as Chopper 3 was over the scene.
Three people, including two Philadelphia police officers, were taken to hospitals after a crash on the 2300 block of West Allegheny Avenue.