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📝 Positive Signs with Kids’ Test Scores

As the school district revamps its curriculum, third graders are scoring higher in reading and math. There’s still a lot of room for improvement, though — high school Algebra 1 scores have dropped, and test scores haven’t increased among students with disabilities. [Chalkbeat]

🎨 ‘Golden’ Girl: Jill Scott Gets Mural at Girls High

Alumna Jill Scott is portrayed handing crowns to students in a new Mural Arts piece celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Philadelphia High School for Girls. The R&B artist attended the dedication in North Philly last week. [WHYY]

🏦 After Being Accused of Racism, Credit Union To Open in Philly

Citadel Federal Credit Union, an Exton-based financial institution with 24 suburban locations, will open offices in Philly proper. It’s part of a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, which accused Citadel of intentionally avoiding opening branches in low-income Black and Hispanic neighborhoods. The credit union maintains that it’s been planning Philly offices for a long time but implementation has been delayed. [Inquirer 🔒]

🎙️ Local News Gone National

Philly’s very own Trenae Nuri sits down with her fellow City Cast podcast hosts across the country to chat about Philly’s attempts to improve Kensington, Nashville’s “transportainment,” Texas’s takeover of Houston’s school district, and more. [City Cast Philly 🎧]