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Tsyon Brown is an apprentice teacher in the Freedom Schools Literacy Academy at Mary McLeod Bethune School in North Philadelphia. (Stephen Williams/WHYY)
K-12
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Philly’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy wants to build a national pipeline of Black teachers

The Freedom Schools Literacy Academy looks to address a gap in diversity among Philadelphia’s teachers.

2 years ago

Philadelphia School District building
K-12
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint

The district has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint.

2 years ago

Education School Cellphone Bans
Delaware
K-12
Media

No more distractions: Delaware lawmakers back effort to seal away cell phones in the classroom

Lawmakers approved $250,000 for schools to test out ways of ending the distraction caused by cell phones in the classroom.

2 years ago

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Glasgow High School, home of the administrative offices of Christina School District. The school is one of three in the district. (Google Maps)
Delaware
Government Accountability
K-12

‘Fired’: Controversy surrounds Christina School District as its longtime lawyer severs ties with its dysfunctional board

The district’s solicitor leaves after more than 20 years. It comes after the board has been placed under state DOJ monitoring.

2 years ago

vending machine
Delaware
Food & Drink
K-12
Public Health

Southern Delaware high school introduces new healthy vending machine for student athletes

After a football coach in southern Del. saw his athlete devouring four bags of chips, he looked to introduce better snack options for student athletes.

2 years ago

Listen 1:22
A closeup of the sketchbook
Business
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia

After sudden closure, Philly’s UArts shares few details in first court appearance, and laid-off employees have yet to be paid

A lawyer representing the shuttered university told the judge she didn’t have details to share, including how much money UArts has or when it can settle a final payroll.

2 years ago

Great Valley Education Association President Nikki Salvatico walks down the aisle in the auditorium after ushering the other teachers in. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY News)
K-12
Media
Pennsylvania

Chesco residents demand transparency, accountability from Great Valley School District amid TikTok controversy

One parent said her daughter was targeted on TikTok a month after teachers fell victim to an online harassment campaign. She said the district’s response was lackluster.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
Andrea Li with her daughter
Delaware
K-12
Race & Ethnicity

Delaware expands cultural education requirements in K-12 curriculum

The bill started with a focus on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history but expanded to include all ethnic groups.

2 years ago

Dan Shelton and Donald Patton
Delaware
Government
Government Accountability

‘You ought to be ashamed’: Christina School community questions lack of transparency as board places superintendent on leave

The president of the Christina School Board has tried to dismiss the superintendent for months. But he declined to give the reasons.

2 years ago

Listen 0:49
Fairfax County Public School buses are lined up at a maintenance facility
K-12
Kids
Pennsylvania

After targeted TikTok campaign, Great Valley teachers are pushing for a digital citizenship curriculum

Students in the Malvern district impersonated their teachers on social media. Schools across Chesco and the U.S. are wondering how to adapt amid ever-changing technology.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
the School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Employment
Philadelphia

Philly public schools to host job fair for open support staff positions

The School District of Philadelphia will host a hiring event for open school-based support positions across the District.

2 years ago

Listen 1:14
John Fry headshot
Higher Education
Philadelphia

John Fry will be Temple’s next president. Here are 6 things to know

Fry explained his vision for tackling crime on campus, increasing diversity, and working with the neighboring community.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
Many teenagers are using social media as a tool to connect. Some thought are taking it a step further.
Studio 2
K-12
Pennsylvania
Technology

Is social media to blame? Chester County teachers become target of viral attacks

Middle schoolers in Chester County made national headlines for creating TikTok accounts impersonating their teachers. We ask: Are teens getting meaner in the digital age?

Air Date: July 9, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:56
Gemayel Keyes
Government
Income Inequality
K-12
Philadelphia

Philly special ed teacher rose from school bus attendant with the help of the district’s ‘grow your own teacher’ effort

Gemayel Keyes testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in Washington, D.C.

2 years ago

The TikTok Inc. building is seen in Culver City, Calif., on March 17, 2023.
Crime
K-12
Media
Pennsylvania
6abc

Middle schoolers create over 20 fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers in Chester County

After consulting with law enforcement agencies, the Great Valley School District held an assembly for eighth-grade students to address the responsibility of social media.

2 years ago

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