The Board of Education of The School District of Philadelphia shall hold public hearings pursuant to the Charter School Law on the proposed nonrenewal of the Charter of KIPP North Philadelphia Charter School.  The hearing will be held on September 1, 2, 4 and 8, 2026, as needed, via the remote platform Zoom, commencing each day at 9:30 a.m.  Any additional hearing dates will be posted on the School District’s website. Call the Office of the Board of Education for the latest information (215) 400-4010.

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Archive for July, 2026

School Board Affirms Investment in Accelerating Opportunity

Response to July 28, 2026 City Council Press Conference regarding the Board of Education’s April 30th resolution regarding the implementation of Accelerating Opportunity: Facilities Master Plan. MEDIA STATEMENT Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — The coming school year will mark the beginning of the transition planning process for Accelerating Opportunity, a Facilities Master Plan that will…

Board President Streater, Superintendent Watlington Applaud 2026-2027 State Budget & Increased Funding for Public Schools

PHILADELPHIA – The passage and adoption of Pennsylvania’s 2026-2027 budget comes as welcome news for Philadelphia’s students, families, educators, and taxpayers. “On behalf of the School District of Philadelphia, we want to thank Governor Josh Shapiro and members of the General Assembly for reaching an agreement on a budget that continues the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s…

Protecting the Public Trust: Veteran Investigator Helms Office of Inspector General

Protecting the Public Trust: Veteran Investigator Helms Office of Inspector General

For nearly three decades, Sha S. Brown has built a distinguished career on one simple principle: public trust depends on accountability. Whether investigating public corruption, uncovering financial misconduct, or strengthening oversight within government agencies, Brown has worked behind the scenes to ensure that public institutions operate with integrity and that taxpayer dollars are protected. That…