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Philadelphia teachers union pitches plan to repair school buildings not close them

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Months before Philadelphia is set to begin closing 17 schools , the teacher’s union has a proposal they say could keep buildings open. But it will need unlikely support from district leaders to have any influence. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers’ proposal, which President Arthur Steinberg revealed Wednesday morning, recommends renovating schools rather than closing them . At a first-year cost of $25 million, the district could improve the building quality of the 17 schools it wants to close, according to the union’s calculation of renovation costs. “By utilizing our plan right now, it will give families a clear indication that the facilities are going to improve,” Steinberg said. “There’s less reason for them to leave and more hope for them to stay in their neighborhood schools.” District officials have said their facilities plan, which the Board of Education approved in April, will result in more academic opportunities and address the city’s declining enrollment. Some school buildings are half empty. Dozens need expensive repairs

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

delawaretoday.com

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Fertile Ground for Young Minds: Renovation for Education at Wilmington Friends School

It’s no secret that young children have an infinite capacity to imagine, create, and expand their minds. And Wilmington Friends School in Delaware offers the perfect environment to let children elevate their learning experience on a daily basis. The School has recently completed a full renovation of its lower...

Wilmington, DE · 22h
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6abc Action News

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Teachers union proposes alternative to closing 17 Philadelphia schools

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is urging the School District of Philadelphia and the school board to reconsider plans to close 17 schools.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

gloucestercitynews.net

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The Rumor About Moving Students Into the M.E. Costello Property Is True

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 11, 2026) — For some time, a rumor about reopening the abandoned Mary Ethel Costello School has circulated throughout the community. The Gloucester City Board of Education deeded the building, assessed at more than $1 million, to the Gloucester City taxpayers several years ago. The school was vacated in 2017- 2018 when students from the elementary school were relocated to the new $90 million Gloucester City Middle School a few blocks away.

Gloucester City, NJ · 1d
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South Jersey Media

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Delran boys’ soccer season ends with hard-fought playoff loss

On a warm Autumn afternoon Nov. 4, nearly 200 fans packed the huge soccer field surrounded on three sides by trees just 10 yards out of bounds as the host Delran High School boys’ soccer team got ready to play Arthur Johnson High in the first round of the Central Jersey Group 2 playoffs. There […]

Delran, NJ · 2d

morethanthecurve.com

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NBC10 interviewed two Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors about the 5k they organized for this Saturday

Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors Ethan Gold and Eliza Meersman have organized their second 5K run and walk to benefit Hand2Paw, which provides “paid internships working with rescue animals as a way to strengthen connection, compassion, and community for young adults from underrepresented communities, including those experiencing housing insecurity or foster care involvement.”

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 1d

ocnjsentinel.com

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Raider football leaves it all on the field in playoff

CAMDEN – It was not the ending to the football season the Ocean City Red Raiders wanted, but their effort and “resiliency” were not lost on head coach Sean Matthews. The Raiders’ playoff run came to an end against Camden High School after a gutsy performance on defense to keep a high-powered Panther offense at bay for most of the game. Ocean City eventually fell to Camden 24-7 on Nov. 6, but not before leaving everything out on the field.

Ocean City, NJ · 2d

cityofbasketballlove.com

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Prepping for Preps ’26-27: Germantown Academy (Girls)

–– — (Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Fort Washington, PA · 2d

VISTA.Today

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Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair Draws 178 Employers

At most college career fairs, students chase employers. At Williamson College of the Trades in Media, it’s the other way around. On Nov. 4, recruiters from 178 companies in 19 states filled the Middletown Township campus for the school’s twice-yearly career fair, reports Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

6abc Action News

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Delayed Buses: Philly parents say it's been a bumpy road getting kids to school on time

According to Tymeera Hicks, school begins at 8:30 a.m., but the bus did not arrive until about 10:40 a.m.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

cityofbasketballlove.com

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Prepping for Preps ’26-27: Neumann-Goretti (Girls)

–– — (Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

cityofbasketballlove.com

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Prepping for Preps '26-27: Cardinal O'Hara (Girls)

(Ed. Note: This story is part of CoBL’s “Prepping for Preps” series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2026-27 season preview coverage. The complete list of schools previewed thus far can be found here.)

Springfield, PA · 3d

Villanovan

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Where Villanovans Chose to Vote

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts hosted students registered to vote under their Villanova addresses for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Some students chose to vote at the Mullen Center, while others voted by mail-in ballot, though all had their own reasons for where they were registered to vote. For some students, choosing where they are registered to vote is about convenience. For others, it is about what they want to represent with their vote.

Villanova, PA · 2d

gloucestercitynews.net

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Gloucester City School District Touts Academic Success Amid Growing Financial Concerns

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ — The Gloucester City School District is celebrating a series of academic achievements while confronting significant financial challenges tied to state funding limitations and rising operational costs, according to a year-end report released by Superintendent Sean Gorman. In the district’s annual spring-summer newsletter, school officials highlighted...

Gloucester City, NJ · 2d

The 74

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Pennsylvania Tax Credit Offers National Model of Benefits for Public School Kids

School counselors in Pennsylvania can have caseloads of more than 300 students. In high school, that means they’re not only responding to students’ mental health needs, but helping them meet all of their college application deadlines. In Philadelphia, that’s where Kelsey Smith comes in. She’s a college access coordinator at Furness High School, where she […]

Pennsylvania · 2d

NBC Philadelphia

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Philadelphia teachers union to release plan to prevent closure of 17 schools

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers will release a plan Wednesday to prevent the closure of 17 schools and improve building conditions. The union, which represents nearly 15,000 educators who work in the School District of Philadelphia, will share details about the plan during a news conference scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. PFT President Arthur Steinberg, teachers and elected officials are expected to attend.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

glensidelocal.com

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Manor College in Jenkintown and Drexel University, Elkins Park campus looking to fill multiple positions

Manor College in Jenkintown is looking to fill the following open positions:. Assistant Director of Financial Aid (Full Time) Director of Student Health Services (CRNP) (Full Time, Shared Independent Contractor) On-Call Public Safety Officer (Part Time) Senior Financial Operations Accountant (Full Time) More details about each position here. Salus at...

Jenkintown, PA · 4d

philadelphia.today

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Penn Charter Upper School Previews Set for Nov. 19

At Penn Charter, one advanced physics class does not end with a standardized exam. It ends with a spaceship. Students in Modern and Classical Physics, one of the school’s Advanced Studies courses, design spacecraft using concepts usually taught to college physics majors, according to the school. Families considering a...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Camden Schools Aim to Cut Chronic Absenteeism in Half by 2027 With Home-Visit Push

Camden City School District — Subject of Attendance-Reduction Plan. Camden City School District has set a goal of cutting its chronic absenteeism rate in half by June 2027, with officials pointing to transportation troubles, housing instability, health problems and bullying as key reasons students are missing class. The district says 2,310 students were chronically absent, and its rate for the 2025–26 school year was 49 percent.

Camden, NJ · 3d

Yahoo!

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Pennsylvania Tax Credit Offers National Model of Benefits for Public School Kids

School counselors in Pennsylvania can have caseloads of more than 300 students. In high school, that means they're not only responding to students' mental health needs, but helping them meet all of their college application deadlines. In Philadelphia, that's where Kelsey Smith comes in. She's a college access coordinator at...

Pennsylvania · 2d