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Kristen Graham
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Philadelphia Inquirer education reporter, Pulitzer Prize winner covering Philadelphia public schools. Phillies superfan. Always learning. Reach out: [email protected]. Recent work: https://www.inquirer.com/author/graham_kristen_a/
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · Nov 22
Tear gas, then handcuffs: I did my job as a @inquirer.com reporter, then got arrested. (This is a historical post for who-the-heck-is-this-journalist purposes, cut-and-paste from my archives - this is not new news!) Here's my 2020 story: www.inquirer.com/news/george-...
Tear gas, then handcuffs: I am an Inquirer journalist who was arrested for doing my job
Without signs, barricades, or prior directions, there was no way for me to know I was in the wrong spot, but I quickly turned around. Less than a minute later, two officers walked toward me. They put ...
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 3d
Well. I get half of my genetic material from this man. This is how we’re feeling pre-game. Go Phils.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 3d
beloved heroes!!!
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 5d
Same. I was telling my kids: this is a test of our mettle as fans. We can be angry that they're not producing and still love them.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 6d
Phils fans feel “hopeless” after a crushing 4-3 loss pushing them to the brink of elimination. Story: www.inquirer.com/news/phillie...
Phils fans feel “hopeless” after the team’s 4-3 loss in Game 2 of the NLDS
The Phils aren’t out of the National League division series — yet — but optimism is hard to come by.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 6d
Phils on the board. The crowd woke up.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 6d
Ya gotta believe. First fans in the third base gate.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 6d
Calm before the storm, Game 2.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 6d
Calm before the storm, Game 2.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 6d
These #PHLed students never had a school library. They built one on their own, and now, the community has their back. Loved reporting this story: www.inquirer.com/education/ke...
These Philly students built their own school library. The community has their back.
The students behind DreamEscape Library at Kensington Health Sciences Academy created a social media account, built buzz and earned grants to support their work.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 8d
Phillies fans are in "earthquake mode" for Game 1 of the NLDS. Story: www.inquirer.com/news/phillie...
‘Earthquake mode’: Phils fans are ready for Game 1 of the NLDS
“When the fans are behind the team, they’re golden,” said Kelly Chima, a fan from Hatboro.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 8d
This explains so much about me: my sister as her favorite Phil, Edmundo Sosa, gets announced.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 8d
How do Phils fans feel about the Dodgers? Let me boo the ways!
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 8d
Sounds of the concourse.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 8d
These two Dodgers fans flew in from Japan and Hawaii (!) to see their team take on the Phils. Are they nervous about this notoriously tough sports town? “A little,” Joe Kaname said. “I got lots of welcomes. Lots of people honking at us.” Welcome to Philly!
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 9d
It's that time of year! Know an amazing Phils fan story? Reach out! I'm especially looking for someone who will be at the game tomorrow and has a terrific tale, but will welcome your ideas through the (hopefully long and successful) playoff run! GO PHILS!
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 14d
beloved heroes!!!
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 16d
beloved heroes!!!
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 17d
beloved heroes!!!
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 17d
A love-fest/contract extension for Superintendent Watlington, charter renewals and an official OK for a new charter, and news of a lack of required services for students with disabilities at one #PHLed HS: a dispatch from the board meeting: www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
An extension for the superintendent, and a lack of services for kids with disabilities | Philly school board roundup
Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. is staying in Philadelphia through 2030, and students with disabilities at Strawberry Mansion High lack legally-guaranteed services.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 17d
Happy #PHLed school board meeting day, to those who celebrate. Follow along here: www.inquirer.com/news/live/ph...
Philly school board is poised to extend Watlington's contract, sign off on contract for safety officers, and consider charter school renewals
The school board will meet for its monthly action meeting starting at 4 p.m. Follow live coverage from reporter Kristen A. Graham.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 18d
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 20d
Heads up, #PHLed: Dr. Watlington's your superintendent through 2030 - his contract is about to get extended. Story: www.inquirer.com/education/to...
Tony Watlington will be Philly’s superintendent through 2030, with school board poised to extend his contract
Watlington has led the district though its post-pandemic rebound and several tough union contract negotiations.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 23d
The #PHLed school safety officers have reached a tentative contract. (For those keeping track, that's one contract still outstanding - CASA's.) Story: www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
Philly’s school safety officers have a tentative contract
The School Police Association of Philadelphia's 350 officers had asked for better pay, more training and bulletproof vests for all officers. Starting school safety officers now make $34,526.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 26d
And 3. Though #PHLed is improving on the time it takes to fix broken bathrooms, most still sit broken for more than a month. www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
Philly school bathrooms often sit broken, as the average repair takes more than a month
Philly school bathrooms are getting fixed faster — it used to take an average of 50 days for the average broken bathroom to get attention.
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Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social · 26d
2. The number of emergency certified teachers in #PHLed continues to rise, school board hears - 1 in 3 educators at the most struggling 50 district schools lacks permanent certification. www.inquirer.com/education/ph...
Philly is ‘inundated’ with teachers who lack full certification
One in three teachers in the lowest-performing schools is not fully certified. As the district relies on emergency certifications, data show those who come to the profession that way often don't stay.
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