Mayor Parker, Philadelphia District Leaders Push For Year-Round Schools, Address Vacant Buildings

CBS Philadelphia

January 8, 2026

Philadelphia's public schools took center stage Wednesday as Mayor Cherelle Parker and district leaders outlined a vision focused on expanding year-round learning, opening new schools in North Philadelphia and addressing long-vacant school buildings across the city.

During the School District of Philadelphia's annual State of the Schools address, Mayor Parker emphasized the need to move beyond the traditional academic calendar to better serve students and working families.

"I want year-round schooling for our young people in the City of Philadelphia," Parker said.

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