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October 10, 2026
Philadelphia Zoning Bill Targeted Lankenau High SchoolA new proposal aims to restrict future development on the 17-acre campus in Roxborough.
October 6, 2026
Philadelphia Council Debated Student SEPTA Pass ExpansionCity officials and district leaders assessed the costs of extending transit access for Philadelphia students.
October 2, 2026
Philadelphia Will Launch New School Speed Zone CamerasNortheast High School drivers face a 60-day warning period before automated enforcement begins for school-zone speeding.
October 1, 2026
Dobbins High School Increased Safety Presence After FightFamilies should expect additional security patrols around the campus following an after-school incident.
October 1, 2026
Philadelphia Microschool Named Yass Prize ContenderThe Salt & Light Academy for Boys is competing for a $1 million grant to expand its local K-12 operations.
September 30, 2026
Philadelphia Delayed High School Admissions WindowThe city pushed back the application process for 8,500 eighth-graders waiting on state test scores.
September 29, 2026
Lawmakers Requested Philadelphia School District InquiryState representatives seek an attorney general investigation into reports of discrimination against Jewish students.
September 24, 2026
Girls' High Students Protested Class OvercrowdingStudents staged a demonstration after class sizes soared well past the official district limit of 33.
September 24, 2026
Philadelphia Delayed Charter School Evaluation FrameworkParents and families should expect a shift in how city charter schools are measured as the new timeline remains in flux.
September 24, 2026
Philadelphia Student Shooting Victimization Rates DroppedData from the 2025-2026 school year shows a 70% decrease in gun violence against students since 2021.
