Chalkbeat Philadelphia

10/16/2026

The Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Oregon is a reminder that even tough gun restrictions can’t prevent every act of gun violence. (via The Trace)

The Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Oregon is a reminder that even tough gun restrictions can’t prevent every act of gun violence.

10/15/2026

Will Pennsylvania join Trump’s education tax credit program? Shapiro says he’s open to it.

In this month’s debate, Shapiro said his administration is “continuing to digest” new rules governing the program. But he hasn't shut the door on opting in.

10/15/2026

We found what looked like AI slop on Teachers Pay Teachers. Here’s what the platform did next.

Teachers Pay Teachers says its ban on AI-generated resources will put educators' expertise first. But some sellers argue the platform’s new restrictions will make it harder for teachers to earn money.

10/15/2026

Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay made this school famous. Here’s what parents think of it now.

Despite low test scores, parents give Brooklyn’s P.S. 307 high praise

10/13/2026

When Philly teens come home from juvenile detention, who keeps their academics on-track ? Join our panel to learn more.

Join Chalkbeat Philadelphia for a virtual event about education after incarceration.

10/09/2026

New York just ditched paper state tests. Could they already make a comeback?

After a yearslong transition to digital exams, New York is considering whether to let NYC schools go back to paper-and-pencil state tests.

10/09/2026

When the president talks about your city getting bombed, how do you explain it to students?

Some San Diego students were already on edge because of immigration enforcement. Now the school district has put out a guide to educators for discussing Trump’s comments about American cities getting bombed by Iran.

10/08/2026

A program that taught Philly kids to code as a path to entry level tech jobs confronts AI

Launchpad Philly began in 2022 by teaching high school students and recent graduates coding skills. Now it’s overhauling its curriculum to give participants skills in AI but also project management.

10/08/2026

How do you know if an elementary school is helping students learn?

Many parents want to know how much a school helps children learn. For elementary schools, even our best measures can struggle to answer that question.

10/08/2026

Philadelphia youth who enter the juvenile justice system often attend school at multiple facilities while incarcerated. When they return home, they need to re-enroll in school and get back on track for graduation.

Join Chalkbeat Philadelphia for a virtual event to discuss roadblocks in the transition from incarceration to graduation, and what can be done to improve the process.

Register here: bit.ly/3TMYgiE