Education
In Philly, creating more trauma-informed schools requires a change of culture
“The world of thinking about trauma, the importance of school climate and social-emotional learning is 20, 30, 40 years behind the world of instruction."
6 years ago
Lawsuit: Scranton school district knew about environmental contamination
It claims the district received test results from environmental studies, starting in at least 2016, that made officials aware of the issues, but they never informed students,
6 years ago
Hopkinson school in Juniata closed indefinitely for more asbestos abatement
Meeting to form a facilities' "rapid response team" of unionized laborers took place on Thursday.
6 years ago
School choice takes center stage
We discuss the debate over school choice in Pennsylvania and the Trump administration's push to expand it.
Air Date: February 6, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Unions offer ‘rapid response’ fix for lead, asbestos in Philly schools
Philadelphia's teachers union has joined together with the Laborers District Council to offer a quick fix to asbestos contamination that has shut down many city schools.
6 years ago
Trump, Pence put Pennsylvania at the center of their school-choice push
Trump and his allies are pushing hard for programs that divert tax dollars to private schools. And they’re centering the argument in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Safety app lets Delaware students report bullying, dangerous situations
“If we can help one kid save a life, stop an event, it’s worth it,’’ said John Barr, the security supervisor at the Colonial School District in Delaware.
6 years ago
Listen 1:34Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to tackle college debt in this year’s budget hinges on a massive new scholarship program
6 years ago
Philly schools implement new rules for lockdowns to reduce trauma
Also planned is the district’s first-ever staff training dedicated to the procedure.
6 years ago
N.J. Senate Higher Ed Committee pushes for on-time college graduations
Students would be required to develop a plan for completing their studies that college officials would monitor
6 years ago
Ratings firm deems Murphy’s school funding veto a ‘credit negative’
Moody’s Investors Service’s opinion underscores the continued challenges many districts face as a result of the state’s school funding policies
6 years ago
“Not only do we believe black teachers are important for black students, they are good for every student."
6 years ago
Philly school board approves millions in new contracts for toxin removal
Board members, parents, teachers stress that the District must still regain trust.
6 years ago
Lead, asbestos contamination shuts down three Scranton schools
Crews in the Scranton School District are conducting air quality tests and making emergency repairs Thursday.
6 years ago
Gnawing question for former Philly teacher: Did my school make me sick?
As anxiety mounts over the condition of Philly schools, many teachers wonder if their buildings made them sick. Lynn Johnson is one of them.
Air Date: January 29, 2020
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