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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Delaware working to tackle racial disparity in student test scores made worse amid pandemic

While Delaware schools have dropped restrictions on students put in place due to the pandemic, the impact of COVID-19 is still evident.

2 months ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
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Law
Philadelphia

School District of Philadelphia sues city over new inspection law which could close some schools

The district’s lawsuit argues the city doesn’t have the authority to close schools and that the law itself is vague and undeveloped.

2 months ago

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Government
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Politics
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Pa. Senate advances bill to drop school religious garb ban

Pa. lawmakers are looking to remove a provision in state law that bars educators from wearing religious garb while in the classroom.

2 months ago

Gov. Carney speaks with two other people.
Delaware
Employment
Government
K-12

Gov. Carney seeks ‘significant’ raise for Delaware teachers to ease shortage

The governor’s budget includes a 9% increase in the state share, which funds about 70% of a teacher’s salary. Supporters want school boards to follow suit.

2 months ago

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K-12
Philadelphia
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Philly schools lift temporary mask mandate as COVID cases remain steady

The district is one of just a few in the U.S. to require masks periodically this school year. Nearby Camden City School District also started the year with a mask mandate.

2 months ago

A group of students hold up a sign that reads
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LGBTQ
Pennsylvania
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Central Bucks teachers protest flurry of ‘anti-LGBTQ’ policies and directives

Central Bucks educators, students, and parents rallied outside the administration’s meeting about a policy that bans Pride flags and other inclusive classroom decor.

2 months ago

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Edward Tian
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Higher Education
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Technology

This 22-year-old is trying to save us from ChatGPT before it changes writing forever

A college kid's mission to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence.

2 months ago

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Delaware
K-12
Public Health

Delaware officials to testify under oath at state Senate hearing on lead pollution in schools

As Delaware conducts a second round of lead testing in K-12 schools, officials face questions over their botched handling of the first.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia School District headquarters
K-12
Philadelphia

Lottery results for Philly’s special-admissions schools to come by month end

District officials are still working to review appeals from families concerning their children’s eligibility, which must be completed before the lottery can be held, according

2 months ago

Students leave Constitution High School at the end of the school day
Employment
K-12
Pennsylvania

Pa. high schools could start offering students K-12 education training next school year

Tomás Hanna, of the state Department of Education, said the goal of the program is to expose young people, particularly people of color, to careers in education.

2 months ago

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Higher Education
New Jersey
Public Health
Public Safety

Moorestown Fire Department hopes to draw more recruit volunteers with RCBC tuition benefits

New volunteer firefighters could get nearly half of their tuition at Rowan College at Burlington County paid for under a new proposal.

2 months ago

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K-12
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania

Central Bucks moves forward with policy censoring classroom decor and discussions — despite federal investigation

The Central Bucks School District passed a contentious policy that bans teachers from “advocacy activities” — a move the community fears will marginalize LGBTQ students.

2 months ago

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NPR
Government
Higher Education
Personal Finance

Exclusive: New Biden student loan plan unveiled amid agency funding crisis

The Office of Federal Student Aid has a lot on its plate in 2023, including an ambitious new student loan repayment plan. Now it just needs money to pay for it.

2 months ago

Dr. Khalid Mumin (Lower Merion School District/Facebook)
Government
K-12
Pennsylvania

Shapiro taps Lower Merion superintendent to be education secretary

Khalid Mumin, who has been superintendent of the Lower Merion School district in suburban Philadelphia for a little over a year, will be nominated after Shapiro is inaugurated

2 months ago

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K-12
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania

Pennridge LGBTQ students feel ‘erased’ after losing Pride symbols in schools, as Central Bucks considers its own ban

Pennridge students share insight on their experience with a policy up for vote in Central Bucks School District that may censor classroom decor and conversations.

2 months ago

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