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.
The Philly school district is growing after years of shrinking. Here’s how one school is attracting more students
When Marla Travis became West Philadelphia High’s principal in the 2018-19 school year, the neighborhood school enrolled just 482 students. These days, it has 726, so full that it’s currently closed to new enrollments.
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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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.
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Philadelphia students blast district leaders over response to immigration enforcement fears
I am tired of my school district constantly making me and those around me feel unimportant,” said Luis Ojeda, an Academy at ...
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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Philadelphia Schools Could Start Before Labor Day for the Next 2 Years
Philadelphia students could head back to classes before Labor Day for the next two years, according to proposed academic ...
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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Educators, advocates wrestle with a question: How should Philly schools serve students in the Trump era?
Need in Deed gathered a panel of advocates and officials to discuss safety amid an avalanche of executive orders from the new president.