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Philly school district defies Trump’s executive order to ‘keep men out of women’s sports’
The Philadelphia School District is the first in the nation to go against Trump's directive, and, as a result, risks losing over $30 million in federal funding.
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.
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.
Madison school district evaluating transgender girls in sports ban for high school athletics
High school athletic departments are facing new conversations about transgender athletes in girls’ sports. The WIAA Board of Control recently voted to ban transgender girls from girls’ competitions, meaning only students assigned female at birth can play on girls sports teams.
Schools evacuated in Logan section of Philadelphia after gas main break
Streets in the Logan section of North Philadelphia are being closed and students are evacuating nearby schools due to a gas ...
‘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 ...
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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.
South Jersey school district cancels classes Friday after too many staff members called out
Deptford Township School District has canceled classes Friday because of an unmanageable number of staff absences, the ...
Philly schools will continue to allow transgender athletes to participate in sports that match their gender identity
The Philadelphia School District has indicated that it will ignore a rule directing schools to ban transgender athletes from ...
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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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Philadelphia School District Leaders Announce TeachPHL to Address Teacher Shortage
Learn how the Philadelphia School District's TeachPHL initiative aims to recruit, support, and retain teachers to solve the ...
Temple starts new program to help prepare Philadelphia middle school students for college
The program, kicking off Saturday, will give Temple six years to work with the same students, nurturing their talent and ...