Philly school district defies Trump’s executive order to ‘keep men out of women’s sports’
The Philadelphia School District plans to defy President Donald Trump’s executive orders allowing biologically born male athletes to compete in women’s sports. The district made the announcement earlier this week in a statement regarding its intentions,
‘I’m really scared’: As immigrant students worry, advocates ask Philly School District for more protections
I barely see my Hispanic friends because they are not going that often into school, they are scared of the situation,” one Philadelphia student said.
Philadelphia schools refuse to kick trans girls off sports teams in defiance of state sports org
The policy shift would apply to all school districts in the state of Pennsylvania despite contradicting state laws banning gender discrimination, as well as Title IX, which bans sex-based discrimination in education, which some lawyers argue bans anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in schools.
Philadelphia will keep allowing trans athletes to play girls sports, defying Trump and new Pennsylvania law
Schools in Philadelphia will continue allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls sports after Pennsylvania changed its policy to prevent it from happening.
Philly school district says transgender students can still play sports matching gender identity
The School District of Philadelphia's stance on transgender athletes appears to directly oppose President Donald Trump's executive order, as well as a recent rule change by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.
2 charters denied, 2025-26 calendar approved | School board roundup
The board's votes to deny Early College Charter and Pan American Academy Charter high schools continued a seven-year streak ...
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Philadelphia students blast district leaders over response to immigration enforcement fears
Philadelphia school leaders say they will maintain “safe and welcoming schools.” But students and community members say it’s ...
Gas leak in Philadelphia forces school evacuations in Logan neighborhood
Streets in the Logan section of North Philadelphia were closed and students evacuated nearby schools due to a gas main break ...
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Students and educators urge Philly school leaders to marshal resources for immigrant students
The repeal of a federal ban on immigration enforcement in schools by President Donald Trump has stoked fears about what it could mean for the community.
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School District of Philadelphia to continue allowing trans athletes to play sports aligning with gender identity
The decision goes against President Donald Trump's executive order and the state governing body's recent policy update.
Why Upper Darby School district wants to buy this shuttered Pennsylvania hospital
The Upper Darby School District is in talks with Prospect Medical Holdings to buy one of its shuttered hospitals.
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School District seeks input from families on budget process
The School District of Philadelphia wants input from families on the development budget process for fiscal year 2026.
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William Penn School District faces $9.2M budget deficit
The school district was at the heart of Pennsylvania’s historic fair funding trial, yet financial issues continue to haunt William Penn.
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Docuseries about Philly high school cheer team aims to 'shatter stereotypes' of the sport
Spirit,' directed by Philly native Matt Howley and premiering Thursday, follows the 2022-23 George Washington High School squad during its historic run to Nationals.