Mayor Cherelle Parker wants more money for the district, a greater school share of property tax revenue, and year-round school starting this fall.
The Educational Nominating Panel released its list of 27 finalists for the school board Tuesday night. Mayor Cherelle Parker will forward nine to the City Council for public hearings.
The agreement, which was reached roughly six months before the current contract’s expiration date, came as a surprise to many.
Years later, Philly students still have not received compensatory services meant to address COVID learning loss
Mallory Fix-Lopez, the only educator on the board, said her resignation is due in part to the time commitment and workload that comes with the volunteer position.
The Renaissance initiative was supposed to turn around 10% of Philadelphia’s low-performing district schools by ceding them to charter organizations. After 14 years, the program has faded into the background.
The Pennsylvania governor’s proposal for public school aid would set a record for a single-year increase.
Former principal Debora Carrera and advocate Sharon Ward will head the office.
At the same event, new Mayor Cherelle Parker called on the state to provide the school district more funding.
The board’s vote follows claims that the district has exhibited a systemic bias against Black-led charters.