Philadelphia School District

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has announced a new initiative to provide free busing and guided tours for local schools to see the museum’s newest exhibition, “The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframing the Black Figure.”

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker provided an update on the extended day, extended year program that’s being tested at 25 schools in the city.

Sixers star Joel Embiid surprised kids at a block party that he hosted in Philadelphia on Friday. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville reports. 

NBC10 is highlighting leaders who are making a difference in our community during this Hispanic Heritage Month. For the Lajaras from North Philadelphia, leadership runs in the family with two assistant superintendents and a vice principal in their ranks. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle explains how education shaped their legacy. 

Every time Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts scores a touchdown this season, more funding will go toward Philadelphia public schools.

Meredith Elizalde is suing the School District of Philadelphia after her son, Nicolas Elizalde, was shot and killed outside Roxborough High School nearly two years ago.

State officials declared a code orange on Tuesday for the entire Philadelphia area. This means there are unhealthy pollution levels in the air for certain groups of people. The heat is also affecting the city’s students, who just started their new school year Monday. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle has reactions from parents after schools had to be let out early again...

Parents and students are getting ready for the upcoming school year that’s right around the corner. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama spoke with some who say they’re excited to get back to the classroom. 

In a new plan, SEPTA detailed how they will ensure the safety and security of students who rely on the public transportation system to get to and from school.

Dr. Tony Watlington, the Philadelphia School District superintendent, sat down with NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk to talk about their top priority of keeping students safe and hiring the staff for schools. 

A new pilot program is coming to the School District of Philadelphia. More than a dozen schools will open early in the morning and won’t close until 6 p.m. Officials say it’s to give kids and extra boost before school and after school and during the summer. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has the details. 

A new list of the “Best High Schools in Pennsylvania” has been released, and seven of the top ten are in the Philadelphia region.

Philadelphia public schools face challenges with their facilities and low test scores. Mayor Cherelle Parker addressed the City Council Tuesday morning in regard to her plans to support the school district despite only eight of her nine nominations for school board being accepted. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the details.

U.S. News and World Report ranked 7 out of the top 10 Philadelphia schools as the best high schools in the state.

The quarterback’s donation will help the School District of Philadelphia purchase and install 300 air conditioners for 10 schools.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has donated $200,000 to fund air conditioning at several local schools.

The School District of Philadelphia announced a program to train hundreds of law enforcement officers and school personnel what to do when students are exposed to trauma and violence.

The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department announced a new program that aims to support students who experienced trauma outside of school. Commissioner Kevin Bethel and several school leaders made the announcement at the Philadelphia Military Academy in North Philadelphia.

The School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Works, and other city officials announced Thursday that they are aligning to better support the career development of city youth.

Teachers in the School District of Philadelphia plan to protest a discipline policy for sick days ahead of a meeting of school officials on Thursday afternoon.