Philadelphia school communities are pushing back against the district’s plan to close 20 schools. At Conwell Middle School, community leaders urged the district not to take resources away from the neighborhood.
Over 25% of West Kensington residents don’t have a high school diploma. Embedded advisers and support could help students overcome poverty and other systemic barriers, experts say.
On Nov. 4, Pennsylvanians will vote on whether to retain three state Supreme Court judges and will fill vacancies on both the Commonwealth and Superior Courts.
