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Keystone Crossroads Archive

Mayor Kenney announced three schools to the city's Community Schools Program during a press conference at City Hall on Tuesday. (Alan Yu/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Mayor Kenney announces Philadelphia’s 3 new community schools, funded by the soda tax

Three Philadelphia schools have been added to the city’s Community Schools Program, a hallmark of Mayor Jim Kenney’s education plan. There are now 20 in Philadelphia.

6 days ago

Emlen Elementary School in East Mount Airy.
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Education

As climate change makes Philly temps rise, so does urgency to make schools cooler

The start and end of Philly’s school years have gotten hotter. But as another school year ends, more than half of district schools still lack air conditioning.

2 weeks ago

Unsafe Philadelphia school buildings have been a concern recently among educators and others. The district plans to invest a significant share of $1.1 billion in federal COVID relief on asbestos and lead mitigation as well as HVAC systems. (Johann Calhoun / Chalkbeat Philadelphia)
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Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Target areas for Philly’s latest round of COVID aid? Staffing, learning loss, and asbestos

The money could provide a crucial boost for the district at a very difficult time for city schools.

2 weeks ago

Security guards stand outside the entrance to Pennridge High School in Perkasie, where students were holding a memorial for children killed in the Uvalde school shooting. Members of the press were not allowed to attend the event. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Bucks County students gather, grieve lives lost in Uvalde, Texas, and worry for the lives of students around them

Pennridge High School students organized a memorial to honor the victims, and to take a stance against gun violence.

4 weeks ago

School board meeting attendees wave LGBTQ pride flags
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Proposed book approval process for Central Bucks schools unclear, some parents say

A deeper look into Central Bucks School District’s new library book policy, which the American Library Association calls a first for Pennsylvania.

1 month ago

Philadelphia School District headquarters
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Education

Yes, and… Philadelphia middle and high schoolers are learning improv to better their skills

The Philadelphia School District said it hopes improv workshops will help students better prepare for college.

1 month ago

Students wear face masks outside of their school in Philly
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Education

‘The virus is not done with us.’ Mask mandate returns for Philly schools

Philadelphia schools will require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day “until further notice.”

1 month ago

Demonstrators hold sign sin support of LGBTQ people outside a school board meeting
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Education

Central Bucks School District backpedals, classes about puberty are now optional and virtual

After receiving criticism from parents and district employees, Central Bucks School District has made all of its elementary classes on puberty virtual and optional.

1 month ago

Students are seen holding. a sign that says ''Bring Back''
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Student protesters threatened, while a new policy to censor library books looms in Central Bucks School District

Lenape Middle school students protest a teacher placed on sudden leave as the district also plans to enact a new book censorship policy.

1 month ago

LeYondo Dunn speaks from a podium with protesters behind him
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Students, parents urge Philly leaders to fill hundreds of vacant positions amid school safety concerns

Students and parents say there’s a lack of school crossing guards, police officers, and 911 dispatchers to take calls in times of need.

2 months ago

School board meeting attendees wave LGBTQ pride flags
Keystone Crossroads
Education

String of Central Bucks School District decisions lead LGBTQ students and faculty to fear for civil rights

A flurry of moves by Central Bucks School District leaders has ignited another battle over civil rights for the LGTBQ community in Bucks County.

2 months ago

Philadelphia School District headquarters
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Education
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Weapon scans begin for Philadelphia School District middle-schoolers

The weapons screenings are taking place upon arrival for middle schoolers at six schools each day.

2 months ago

Demonstrators hold sign sin support of LGBTQ people outside a school board meeting
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Nonbinary student denied choice of health class at Central Bucks school

Students who are gender-nonconforming or trans could access health classes by attending the classroom corresponding to the student’s sex assigned at birth.

2 months ago

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Students walk on their way to school in the early morning. The school building is visible in the background.
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Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Want to know the condition of a Philly school building? New map to help.

As part of an effort to address aging buildings, the Philadelphia district says a new interactive map will help communities learn more about local schools.

2 months ago

 Temple University Professor Sara Goldrick-Rab. (Sara Goldrick-Rab via Wikimedia Commons)
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Education

Prominent Temple professor who founded Hope Center placed on administrative leave

Sara Goldrick-Rab is a leading voice on college affordability. The university is reviewing complaints about her leadership.

2 months ago

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