Carly Sitrin

Looking for free food and meals in Philadelphia? Here’s a list of food pantries and other resources.

Developed with The New York Times’s Headway Initiative, Chalkbeat Philly is launching a new project to report on gun violence through the prism of schools and education.

Anna Herman is an urban agriculture, food, and natural resources teacher at The U School in North Philly. She’s using maps to help students better understand their environment.

Preliminary data from state tests show that Philly students’ math test scores and attendance are on the rise. But the district remains far from its goal that more than half of students should achieve proficient math and reading scores by 2030.

Chalkbeat spoke with families using the school selection process this year. They say the system could be more user-friendly.

The new library at William C. Bryant elementary school has more than 5,000 books and will be staffed by parents and volunteers.

Families can sign up for free resources, online or in-person classes, and more.

The school board voted to approve the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers union contract on Thursday. But the agreement relies on increases in state aid that aren’t guaranteed. With the state budget in limbo, the district also approved short-term borrowing to help pay for the contract and other costs.

From SEPTA cuts to school closures and budget stalemates, here are the issues we’re monitoring.

The three-year agreement will need to be ratified by union members before going to the school board for a vote.