Education
As heat prompts early dismissals, Philly lawmakers call for more funds for public school facilities
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle and other local officials highlighted longstanding issues like lack of air conditioning and poor ventilation.
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Parker, Watlington and other school officials were on hand at Franklin S. Edmonds School in Mount Airy on Monday to celebrate the beginning of the school year.
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Listen 1:1963 Philly schools to dismiss early on Tuesday, Wednesday due to inadequate A/C
The School District of Philadelphia announced 63 schools without adequate cooling will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to extreme heat.
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Listen 0:59The new school in the city's East Side neighborhood, which replaces Bancroft School, is named in honor of Maurice Pritchett, who was principal at Bancroft from 1975 to 2005.
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Listen 0:56The 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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