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.
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.
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Philadelphia students blast district leaders over response to immigration enforcement fears
Philadelphia school leaders say they will maintain “safe and welcoming schools.” But students and community members say it’s ...
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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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 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 ...
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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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.
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 ...