
Education
The position is often laid atop regular teaching responsibilities, forcing a difficult balancing act.
3 years ago
Friday night fights? Unsettling incidents mar Delaware high school football games
Some schools are now limiting who can attend games, or starting them before nightfall. “No school wants that negative stigma’’ of a violent episode.
3 years ago
Listen 5:18Philly teens are sharing their climate change stories
High schoolers from around the city are talking about hot classrooms, devastating storms, and the convergence of climate change and inequity.
3 years ago
After ACLU complaint, Central Bucks still considers banning Pride flags
The Central Bucks school board will make a final vote on the policy banning Pride flags next month, amid student and teacher outcries.
3 years ago
Listen 1:05Philly students really want after-school activities to be safe spaces, but aren’t sure it’s true
The city’s gun violence “makes being a student even more difficult,” one teenager said.
3 years ago
Conservative PACs inject millions into local school races
In the run-up to the midterm elections, a growing number of conservative groups are turning their attention to often-ignored school board races.
3 years ago
Lead detected in water from 22 Delaware schools
The building once known as Wallace Wallin School had the most violations at 17.
3 years ago
Two new deputy roles will reduce the number of individuals who report directly to the superintendent, freeing him up to spend more time in the community and Harrisburg.
3 years ago
Upper Darby school efforts praised as feds launch billion-dollar grant program
More than $67 million in federal grants will be made available to help improve safety at schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
3 years ago
Advocates urge N.J. to create statewide mental health screening program for high school students
New Jersey Citizen Action, with representatives from a South Jersey high school, is urging the Legislature to allow early health intervention for grades 9-12.
3 years ago
Teachers and students use class time to discuss gun violence after Roxborough shooting
Across Philadelphia, teachers are grappling with how to discuss Tuesday’s shooting at Roxborough High with frustrated and fearful students.
3 years ago
No ‘overnight’ solutions: How Pa. leaders plan to solve state’s teacher shortage
More than 100 educators, advocates, and policymakers assembled Thursday in Harrisburg to discuss the scope of Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage and possible solutions.
3 years ago
Listen 6:00Peace Day at Parkway Northwest: Students assemble to send a message on Gun Violence
One section of a grade at a time, the entire student body gave presentations.
3 years ago
Poll: Most N.J. adults favor sex education in middle and high schools
A new poll finds more than 70% of New Jersey adults favor sex education being taught in middle schools, 88% agree it should be taught in high schools.
3 years ago
Philadelphia unveils ‘21st Century’ workforce initiative at three high schools
The 21st Century Schools Model will focus on the entertainment, development, and transportation industries.
3 years ago