Education
Disputes over education spending, cash reserves emerge as Pa. budget deadline approaches
The Democratic-controlled state House passed a budget plan this week that includes a major boost to education spending.
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After three-year debacle, Delaware has plan to remove lead from school drinking water
It’s taken two rounds of testing, and the process was marred by sloppiness and a lack of transparency, but a $3.8 million “shot of adrenaline’’ is coming.
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Listen 2:04Pa. officials spent $12.6M on private lawyers to fight challenge to state’s education funding
The legal battle, two state officials privately acknowledged, carries one of the highest price tags for outside lawyers in decades.
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'Schooled' returns with a deep dive into funding and equity in public education
Public education in America is still divided between the haves and have-nots, and the problem doesn’t get much worse than in Pennsylvania. But change could be coming.
Air Date: June 6, 2023
Listen 1:5990 Philadelphia schools to dismiss early Friday due to heat
Officials say the impacted schools do not have sufficient cooling systems and will dismiss two hours early.
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Teachers leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, new study finds
Teachers are leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, amid fears of a nationwide exodus of burned-out teachers.
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Temple University students can earn class credits by working as Philadelphia lifeguard
There are six city pools, one within a mile radius of the North Philadelphia-based campus.
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‘We know what to do’: Philly superintendent reveals 5-year strategic plan for schools
The plan aims to be a five-year roadmap to safer schools, higher student achievement, and cost-effective operations.
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Frankford High School to likely remain closed next school year due to damaged asbestos
The school's 1,100 students have been learning virtually since earlier this spring when the school initially closed.
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Philly school leaders expect to find more asbestos with further inspections
The district is spending millions to ramp up inspections to find dangerous asbestos in the city’s public schools.
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Strawberry Mansion High School hosts first ever Sneaker Ball for special needs students
Created by retiring teacher Leslie Archer, the inaugural event was a total success.
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PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans
The federal lawsuit alleges the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books from library shelves.
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Gun recovered from Philadelphia middle school, two juveniles in custody
A teacher at Grover Washington Middle School alerted authorities that a student was in possession of a firearm, according to the Philadelphia Police.
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Gun fired at elementary school in North Philadelphia, no injuries reported
A gun was found at E.W. Rhodes Elementary around 11 a.m. following the shooting, according to Philadelphia Police.
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The agreement, which covers 9,000 union members, was overwhelmingly approved Monday. Contract negotiations continue for thousands of other Rutgers staff.
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