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The Board of Education will resume its public hearings pursuant to the Charter School Law on the proposed nonrenewal of the Charter of KIPP North Philadelphia Charter School. The hearings for KIPP North Philadelphia Charter School will continue on October 5, October 16 and October 23, 2026, as needed, via the remote platform Zoom, commencing each day at 9:30 a.m. A link for viewing the hearings will be posted on the Board’s website each day at https://www.philasd.org/schoolboard/.  Any additional hearing dates will be posted on the School District’s website

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Statement on Franklin Towne Charter High School

Posted on September 4, 2026
Categories: Board Statements, News

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4, 2026 — “In 2023, our Charter Schools Office raised serious concerns about admissions practices at Franklin Towne Charter High School. Following its review of the school’s admissions data over four years, the Charter Schools Office recommended that the Board approve a Notice of Revocation based on alleged violations of the Pennsylvania Charter…

Application Now Open for 2027 Student Board Representative Positions

Posted on August 28, 2026
Categories: Board Statements

PHILADELPHIA — The Board of Education is seeking two Student Board Representatives and one Alternate for the 2027 calendar year, and invites current 10th and 11th grade students to apply. The online application will open Friday, August 28 at 5 p.m. Interested and eligible Philadelphia district and charter school students are encouraged to submit an…

School Board Affirms Investment in Accelerating Opportunity

Posted on July 28, 2026
Categories: Board Statements, News

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

Posted on July 13, 2026
Categories: News, Press Releases

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

Posted on July 13, 2026
Categories: Beyond the Agenda, News

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…