
Education
The move from a “paramilitary mindset” to a more service-oriented model is the goal of a five-year strategic plan, Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
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Swatting group ‘likely responsible’ for campus shooter hoaxes at Villanova and others: Report
Analysts believe it's very likely a swatting group made false emergency reports targeting at least 10 universities, including Villanova.
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Federal cuts threaten Princeton University program for formerly incarcerated persons
The university’s Prison Teaching Initiative has built partnerships to scale programs that provide formerly incarcerated students with research opportunities.
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Listen 3:30After Villanova shooting hoax, fake reports of active shooters stir fear at U.S. college campuses
The hoax calls and false alarms have hit at least 12 college campuses from Arkansas to Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia School District, teachers union reach agreement on first day of school
On a day when a first round of SEPTA cuts made getting to school a challenge for some, the district and teachers union celebrated a three-year deal.
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Philly students wake up earlier and face longer commutes due to SEPTA cuts
The first day of the school year in Philadelphia coincides with less-frequent buses and shortened routes.
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Ban it or use it? How teachers are grappling with generative AI in the classroom
Generative AI tools have transformed classrooms. But local teachers and school districts are still deciding on whether, and how, to use them.
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Listen 12:29Philadelphia teachers union, school district reach tentative contract agreement
Teachers had planned to walk off the job after Labor Day if no new deal was reached.
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Central Bucks terminates special education director amid abuse allegations
The board said it is not yet prepared to act on termination proceedings for Superintendent Steven Yanni and another administrator.
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Listen 0:47School District of Philadelphia delays vote on extending Keystone Opportunity Zone
Whitney Jones said he wanted assurance economic benefit would be for the city and the school district, “so we’re not continuously signing our kids up for the short change.”
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The city school district and local colleges are making plans to help students and staff navigate SEPTA’s looming service cuts.
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Listen 1:20Advocates say the state lacks transparency on school drinking water quality and attempts to remove lead contamination.
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Listen 0:56Report: Many Pennsylvania school districts fail to address environmental hazards
Schools in southeastern Pennsylvania fail short on testing and remediating mold and lead.
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Listen 1:02Central Bucks school board holds public hearings on termination of superintendent, principal
The administrators were placed on leave earlier this year following abuse allegations in a special education classroom at Jamison Elementary School.
2 months ago
Kensington library offers alternative while public libraries are closed
The Simple Library gives Kensington residents a space to read and gather, with plans for student book clubs during school year.
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