New South Phila. High principal faces daunting challenges with confidence The same traits that make Otis Hackney so likable - the candor, the warmth, the easy laugh - can mislead people into taking him lightly.
Philadelphia-area schools gain in math, reading tests Schools in the Philadelphia area continued to make gains on state math and reading tests this year, with more than three-quarters in the region meeting state benchmarks, scores released Tuesday show.
'Dream big,' Obama tells Philadelphia students President Obama delivered his back-to-school speech at the city's highest-performing school Tuesday, exhorting students to strive for excellence and telling them the country's future depends on their efforts.
