Education
The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar.
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Listen 1:11100 Black Men of Philadelphia gives away book bags and school supplies ahead of school year
The nonprofit held the backpack and school supplies giveaway in downtown Philadelphia Saturday morning.
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Listen 1:10Temple’s Class of 2028 is the most diverse in school’s history
Temple officials say that 50% of its Class of 2028 are students of color, the highest percentage in the college’s history.
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Just 4 of Philly’s 218 public schools have librarians. A $150K grant hopes to move the needle
Studies show that schools with certified librarians have higher achievement and graduation rates, especially for students of color and those in underserved communities.
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Schools in Pa., N.J. and Del. receive more than $1 million to tackle lead contamination
Schools and day cares in the U.S. are receiving annual funding to test and treat lead in drinking water.
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Listen 1:14Princeton University offers STEM program to formerly incarcerated individuals
Since 2017, the Ivy League institution has given practical STEM experience and mentorship to students impacted by the criminal justice system.
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Listen 3:52Pediatric psychologists say it’s important to normalize feelings of anxiety and worry that kids and teens may feel about returning to school.
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Listen 1:015 things to know before Philly students head back to school Monday
Philly Superintendent Tony Watlington discussed the latest on year-round schools, early dismissals, A/C, teacher and staff updates, school safety plans and curriculum changes.
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Here’s what to know about the new Title IX regulations in Pennsylvania
The state’s Department of Education plans to update its own policy to reflect the new Title IX regulations that protect students from gender identity discrimination.
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Listen 1:41As the familiar sound of ringing school bells fills the air, it signals one clear message: the start of ...
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“We think it is important to invest in back-to-school,” said PHA president and CEO Kelvin Jeremiah.
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The Christina School District board continued to fight despite calls from the state’s Education Department and the public to put students first.
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These 50 Pa. school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens
The state wants school districts to use $32 million from this year’s Pennsylvania budget to lower the tax burden for local residents.
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As the climate warms, more Philly public schools get A/C — but dozens still don’t have enough
A high-profile donation landed A/C units in several more schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say.
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Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban
Pennsylvania passed a bill this year to pilot cell phone bans in schools. Will this actually improve learning, attention and mental health?
Air Date: August 14, 2024 12:00 pm
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