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The nominating panel for the School District of Philadelphia announced the names of 27 candidates for the new school board in a public meeting on Feb. 26. Photo: Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News

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Ed Board Nominees Finalized

Of the 27 candidates submitted by the education nominating panel for Mayor Kenney's consideration…
February 27th, 2018
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Dr. William Hite, current School District of Philadelphia Superintendent, will become the new president & CEO of KnowledgeWorks effective July 1. Photo: AL DÍA Archives.
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Next endeavor for Dr. Hite
January 28th, 2022
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A new partnership between the School District of Philadelphia and the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium will aim to increase vaccine accessibility and availability to those in need. Photo Credits: AL DÍA Archives/Insider.com
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Partnering to vaccinate more
January 18th, 2022
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The announcement comes as COVID-19's Omicron variant is infecting record amounts of people in Philadelphia. Photo: Emily Neil/AL DÍA News.
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Back to virtual learning
January 3rd, 2022
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School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite announced he will be stepping down at the end of the academic year. Photo: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News 
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Who will replace Dr. Hite?
November 1st, 2021
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The School District of Philadelphia announced its latest staff vaccination numbers on Oct. 20, 2021. Photo: Getty Images.
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more than 80% vaccinated
October 20th, 2021
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The School District of Philadelphia. Photo: Samantha Laub/AL DÍA News.
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PA Back 2 School Bus Tours
August 5th, 2021
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The Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) has recommended the School District of Philadelphia to receive system-wide accreditation. Photo: Samantha Laub/AL DÍA News
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Philly School Accreditation
July 19th, 2021
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The School District of Philadelphia has had to backpedal on its plan to reopen in-person schooling. Photo: hrcg.org
Policy
The In-school Quandary
February 18th, 2021
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A new survey shows the School District of Philadelphia has a lot of work to do regarding communication of its ICE policies. Photo: ecengineers.com
Policy
ICE Uncertainty
February 11th, 2021
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Local elected officials showed out with union reps and other protesters at schools across the city demanding a better plan for school reopening. Photo: Twitter: @HelenGymAtLarge
Policy
Not Until It's Safe
February 8th, 2021
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Antonio Romero, coordinador de la escuela de comunidad  de Kensington Health Sciences Academy. Foto: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News
Education
Creating community
December 6th, 2018
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Education
Ringing in the school year
August 24th, 2018
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Education
ESOL Registration support
July 31st, 2018
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Education
A Latina voice on the board
July 12th, 2018
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Education
A NEW ERA FOR PHILLY ED
July 10th, 2018
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Leticia Egea-Hinton, Puerto Rican and longtime advocate for Philadelphia's most vulnerable populations, was one of the nine Philadelphians appointed to the city's new Board of Education. Photo: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News
Education
New Board of Ed. Announced
April 4th, 2018
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Students gathered in smaller groups to discuss safe spaces, anti-violence work, and trauma. Photo: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News
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Philly youth on gun violence
March 29th, 2018
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The nominating panel for the School District of Philadelphia announced the names of 18 additional candidates, in addition to the 27 announced Feb. 26, to be considered for the new school board in a public meeting on March 16. Mayor Kenney requested they submit an additional 18 names on March 8. Photo: Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News
Education
More nominees for Ed. Board
March 16th, 2018
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Philadelphia students and school community members joined thousands across the country in calling for gun reform as part of the National School Walkout demonstration, gathering at City Hall on March 14. Photo: Emily Neil / AL DÍA News
Education
Walking out, speaking up
March 14th, 2018
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School District of Philadelphia. Photo: Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News
Education
Representation in Education
February 5th, 2018
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The Eagles are set to take on the defending champions the New England Patriots on Sunday in Super Bowl 52. EFE
Education
City schools go Eagles Green
February 1st, 2018
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Mayor Jim Kenney at the School Reform Commission Conference last fall. Mayor Kenney will select nine of the 27 candidates proposed by the Education Nominating Panel to serve on the city's new Board of Education. Samantha Laub/AL DÍA News 
Education
New Deadline for Ed. Board
January 30th, 2018
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College for High Schoolers
January 19th, 2018
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School District of Philadelphia. Photo: Samantha Laub / AL DÍA News
Education
Latinos Help Shape New Board
January 19th, 2018
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