
Kristen A. Graham
Education Reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer education reporter, Pulitzer Prize winner covering Philadelphia public schools. Phillies superfan. Always learning. DMs/open.
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2 days ago |
inquirer.com | Aliya Schneider |Kristen A. Graham
The Philadelphia School District and its biggest union made an unprecedented show of alliance at the state Capitol on Wednesday to advocate for increased school funding and cyber charter school reform. “It’s the first time we ever have come up here jointly, so we hope this is the harbinger of things to come,” said Arthur G. Steinberg, the president of Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT). Steinberg rallied in Harrisburg with Tony B.
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2 days ago |
inquirer.com | Kristen A. Graham
The Philadelphia School District, which recently revealed it has been under investigation by the United States Department of Justice over its management of asbestos in school buildings, appears poised to move forward with a settlement.
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4 days ago |
inquirer.com | Kristen A. Graham
The ask is so basic it seems almost ridiculous: Philadelphia kids should have guaranteed access to bathrooms and drinking water during the school day. But despite months of talks, a City Council hearing, and a year-plus of public advocacy from a group of parents, there’s still no codified promise from the Philadelphia School District. The clock is ticking: The school board is scheduled to vote on a wellness policy Thursday night.
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4 days ago |
centredaily.com | Kristen A. Graham
Jessica Lawyer left a career as a chef to teach Philly kids culinary arts. She loves the work teaching at Edison High, but it requires sacrifices: She's had to pay out-of-pocket to earn the college credits she needs to get her permanent teaching credentials.
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4 days ago |
inquirer.com | Kristen A. Graham
Jessica Lawyer left a career as a chef to teach Philly kids culinary arts. She loves the work teaching at Edison High, but it requires sacrifices: she’s had to pay out-of-pocket to earn the college credits she needs to get her permanent teaching credentials.
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