This morning Philadelphia Schools Superintendent William Hite announced changes to the proposed school closings list. Since announcing the closures in December, the district has reviewed the concerns and recommendations. Today’s results were revealed in a revised proposal, cutting the closure of 37 schools to 29. Ten schools were spared from the closures or program mergers, […]
The Philadelphia School District today announced almost 40 schools will close in September 2013 due to major declines in enrollment and very major budget shortfalls. While no teacher lay offs were announced, other jobs are expected to be cut. Here is a list of all schools recommended for closure. If approved, the closings will be […]
According to Mayor Michael Nutter, Philadelphia schools and city government will be opened Wednesday! However, Superintendent Hite said there may be some transportation delays as cleanup continues. In addition, Archdiocesan and charter schools will be open as well. For more information, go to http://tinyurl.com/9pjrgol. Source: WPVI-Philadelphia
Due to hurricane Sandy, the School District Of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday! Also closed are early childhood and after-school programs. For school updates please go to www.philasd.org. Source: http://abclocal.go.com
As the new school year draws near, the Philadelphia School District will not have a superintendent in place to kick off the first day of school for a second year in a row! On June 29, Dr. William Hite was named as the new incoming superintendent by the School Reform Commission; however, he is slated […]
According to the School District of Philadelphia, all Philadelphia public schools, including early childhood programs, will be dismissed today at 12 noon; due to anticipated high temperatures and humidity. After school activities will be canceled as well. Routine transportation will be offered at the earlier dismissal time and school staff will remain on site until […]
With almost $40 million needing to be cut by June, The Philadelphia School District has a tough financial road ahead. The five-year fiscal plan put in place by the former superintendent, Dr. Arlene Ackerman, unfortunately did not end as expected. Here is a direct quote from the Five-Year Fiscal plan: “A Gap Closing Plan is […]
