Parker defends proposed tax on Uber, Lyft to help fund school district
Mayor Cherelle Parker said a tax on ride-hailing apps and other changes will bring $50 million for Philadelphia schools.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker said a tax on ride-hailing apps and other changes will bring $50 million for Philadelphia schools.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker defended her proposed $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services in the city during a press conference Wednesday, arguing that the new revenue is necessary for the school district.
Moffett Elementary School would become a middle school under Philadelphia's new facilities plan.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
Philadelphia leaders say they are planning a "significant announcement" about school funding as the district faces a $300 million budget gap.
Student after student spent their Thursday night speaking out against the School District of Philadelphia's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
The 10-year, $2.8 billion proposal has drawn a lot of criticism from some students, parents and teachers because it calls for 18 schools to be closed, and affected students would merge into other schools.
The majority of the people at the meeting inside the School District of Philadelphia's headquarters on Broad Street are pushing back against the district's controversial facilities master plan.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
Students, families and teachers had a rally Wednesday in support of Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School in Philadelphia. The school could be merged with another school under the district's latest facilities proposal.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said the policy has his full support.
A new wellness policy in the School District of Philadelphia guarantees students get daily recess, regular movement breaks, bathroom breaks and more.
The School District of Philadelphia unveiled changes to its plan to close several schools and revamp or combine others.
Unions representing Philadelphia's educators say any school closings are unacceptable.
The School District of Philadelphia has unveiled an updated facilities plan and now proposes closing 18 schools instead of 20. Reporter Ross DiMattei has the latest from district headquarters.
The School District of Philadelphia will reopen for regular in-person classes Wednesday.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
Philadelphia city councilmembers pressed Superintendent Tony Watlington for details on his plan to close 20 schools.
Members of Philadelphia City Council on Tuesday pressed Superintendent Tony Watlington on a plan to close 20 schools in the city and make other changes to the district.
The money will be used to modernize school facilities, improve building conditions and expand ADA access for all students.
Four School District of Philadelphia schools sent students home early Monday because of the cold, a spokesperson said.
The School District of Philadelphia dismissed students early from four schools Monday after issues with their heating systems, a district spokesperson said.
Philadelphia School District teachers say school conditions are unsafe for students and staff to be in-person on Friday.
