Rebecca Redelmeier

As one high schooler said: “It’s going to be a mess.” This is just the beginning of our reporting on what this plan will mean for Philly, if the school board approves it. Follow along: chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/n…

School leaders say the aim is to give all students better opportunities. But many already disagree with parts of the plan. The head of the City Council Education Committee said he would “never support” closing one of the schools on the district’s list. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

NEW: The Philadelphia school district wants to close 20 schools starting in 2027 to address enrollment decline and crumbling buildings. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

Some Philadelphia schools would close entirely, while others would co-locate with other schools. In total, more than 70 schools would be affected by the changes. See the full list. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

One influential Philadelphia Councilmember has already strongly opposed the district’s plan to close 20 schools, which school leaders announced Thursday. Students and families are worried too. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

Fewer Philadelphia students are graduating by passing state exams, and more are meeting grad requirements by submitting industry-recognized credentials. Help us report on the impact. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

Philadelphia’s youngest learners aren’t getting support services they’re legally entitled to chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

Philadelphia’s youngest learners aren’t getting support services they’re legally entitled to. Some families say they're waiting months for early intervention services, putting kids behind before they start kindergarten. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

NEW: @SEPTA is restoring some bus lines that serve schools after an outcry from students and teachers who said transit cuts made getting to school on time impossible. The city announced that SEPTA agreed "in concept" to restore some service on Sept. 2. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

Are you a student or educator in Philly? Tell us about how planned SEPTA cuts will derail your school commute: chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

Why so many Philly students who say they plan to go to college do not matriculate chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

More than 21,000 Philadelphia students rely on SEPTA to get to school. But if the transit system does not get more funding by Aug. 14, officials say service cuts at the start of the school year are unavoidable. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

Pennsylvania’s summer food benefit for kids is delayed — again chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

If you didn’t hear this story from Anas Baba on NPR today, you should take a listen. He walked 3 hours to find a working internet connection to file the story. npr.org/2025/07/25/nx-…

Philly school district officials have promised that their plan to close some schools and modernize others will be informed by data. But some principals and community members say the numbers and information the district has presented are lacking. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

A federal judge ruled a Philly charter school that sued the school district to allow it to stay open despite poor academic performance must close. But officials representing Memphis Street Academy Charter School say the school plans to stay open. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

A federal judge has ordered a Philadelphia charter school to close after years operating on an expired charter agreement. But officials representing Memphis Street Academy Charter School say they plan to continue to operate the school. chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

NEW: Philly school district officials have promised any future school closures will be benefit students. But community leaders involved in the planning process say it's become opaque. "We are not looked at as resources. We are looked at as obstacles.” chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…

It's my first day at @Chalkbeat, where I'm covering the School District of Philadelphia! I am so happy to get to dig into the education beat in this great city. If you wanna chat Philly schools, please reach out!