Philadelphia adds 15 schools to extended day, extended year program, bringing total to 40
Another 15 Philadelphia schools have been announced in an expansion to the city's extended day, extended year program.
A total of 40 schools now offer the extended before- and after-school care and camps during winter, spring and summer breaks.
Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the new additions in a news conference with officials from local charter schools and the School District of Philadelphia.
The public schools on the list are:
Anne Frank School
Frances Willard School
Edward Steel School
James Rhoads School
Delaplaine McDaniel School
Edwin Forrest School
James Lowell School
Roberto Clemente School
Lewis Cassidy Academics Plus School
Tanner Duckrey School
And the charter schools on the list are:
Wissahickon Charter
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter
Esperanza Academy Charter
General David B. Birney Charter
Universal Alcorn Charter
Parker previously stated the program is aimed at keeping students sharp through the summer. The pilot program began with 25 schools before Friday's expansion.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News24
an hour ago
- News24
Foul smell leads to discovery of decomposing body on Mpumalanga police station roof
Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once. Show Comments ()
News24
2 hours ago
- News24
ANC NEC members want the DA fired from the GNU
Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once. Start your FREE trial now Show Comments ()
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Your Daily Couples Horoscope for June 29, 2025
Communication is key in any relationship, but sometimes things fall through the cracks. Our daily couple horoscope can help you find what's been lost and maintain that spark! You need to take things seriously today, even if they don't seem any different (or more important) than they did the day before. It's a good time to sit down with your partner and really listen. You're focusing more on your entire social scene than on your partner in particular, and while that may cause a wee bit of friction, you both know it's for the best right now. You and your partner might have a problem with communication today, so see if the two of you can sit down and spell out exactly what you mean. It may take a while, but it will be worth it. Use your energy to focus on your partner's needs today. They're going to be much more intense than usual, and you ought to be able to take care of them with minimal effort. Your small-scale creative efforts are going to surprise and delight your partner today, so don't be shy about sharing even your tiniest notions. It's a good day for quiet times together. Looking for a better romance? Find the empowerment you need with our Karma Love Report. 💞 You need to let go of a few assumptions soon because the situation is extraordinarily mutable right now. That doesn't mean bad things are happening, just that things have to change. You're not usually one to stick to the same routine every day, but even you might have a hard time dealing with the nonstop disruptions today. Ask your partner for some extra patience. You're in the best possible mood to snuggle up with your partner and spend the day romancing each other. You'll read their needs and respond kindly and should get something good in return. Everyone brings their past to their relationships, and you might want to spend some time today talking that over with your partner. You're sure to learn something you didn't know before. You ought to be able to read your partner with greater ease today, so don't be too surprised if things are suddenly a lot clearer to you. They may need a shoulder to cry on. It's not the best time for long, intense talks, as you will find yourself sidetracked more often than not, and your partner might get frustrated. You should be back where you need to be in a day or two. Your help is all your partner needs to finish something up, though they may not know how to ask. Step up and show them what you can do. They'll be amazed and grateful. Feeling lost with your career? Guidance is one click away!
