
Education
Hearing about the protests from elders who participated in them helped the students realize the extent of the violence students faced that day.
5 years ago
Listen 5:25Why there’s a push to get police out of schools
Federal data analyzed shows millions of students, especially students of color, attend schools that have police officers, but no nurse or school psychologist.
5 years ago
POWER: Pa. state education funding is a textbook example of structural racism
Member of interfaith grassroots organization expresses support for Student Union calls on redirecting resources from security to support.
5 years ago
Philly school board hearing report: speakers seek fewer police, more support services
Students and community members are calling for counselors, programs, and classroom staff — not more security.
5 years ago
What can re-open when Philly goes green?
July 3 is the target city officials are hoping for, with some operations allowed earlier on June 26.
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General board hearing Thursday likely to focus on school officers and reopening plans
The open public hearing is one of two required by the City Charter each year.
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In confronting pandemic, a new challenge for Philadelphia charter schools
The independent sector responsible for 70,000 students in the city has some state guidance, but little oversight. Each school develops its own safety plan.
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Two midstate school superintendents condemn racist videos filmed by students
In the video, one student is held underwater as another says “stop resisting.” When he comes up for air he says, “I can’t breathe.”
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Colleges are backing off SAT, ACT scores — but the exams will be hard to shake
The SAT and ACT's reach beyond college admissions is pervasive, with many states requiring students take one or the other in order to graduate high school.
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‘Our lack of closure is our closure’: High school valedictorians share mixed emotions
This week’s high school graduations in the Philadelphia area feature student speeches grappling with an uncertain future.
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Listen 3:48University cops face renewed scrutiny amid protests against police brutality
Most universities have their own police departments, with officers who can carry guns and arrest people off campus. Activists are again asking why.
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These retiring teachers won’t get a final goodbye — so we’re telling their stories
As odd a time as it is to graduate school, it’s just as odd a time to retire from a career working in schools. Meet five people navigating those emotions.
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Listen 6:32Pa. charter school leader ousted after criticizing George Floyd protestors
The head of an influential Pennsylvania charter school advocacy group was ousted after criticizing the ongoing civil rights protests on social media.
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Temple reviewing students’ offensive social media posts, will not comment on discipline
“I hate to think that I did that,” said one incoming freshman, apologizing for old Snapchats.
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‘We can do better’ on diversity, says University of Delaware president
UDel President Dennis Assanis says all students will have to take mandatory training as part of an effort to improve diversity and inclusion at the state’s largest university.
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