
Education
Central Bucks School District backpedals, classes about puberty are now optional and virtual
After receiving criticism from parents and district employees, Central Bucks School District has made all of its elementary classes on puberty virtual and optional.
3 years ago
The brick building was once a one-room schoolhouse, and the only one local Black students could attend. Now it’s part of the National Park Service.
3 years ago
Listen 1:27Philly’s University of the Arts workers form second union in two years
Professional and non-professional staff voted to form a bargaining unit. Two years ago the UArts teaching faculty unionized its own unit.
3 years ago
Lenape Middle school students protest a teacher placed on sudden leave as the district also plans to enact a new book censorship policy.
3 years ago
Students and parents say there’s a lack of school crossing guards, police officers, and 911 dispatchers to take calls in times of need.
3 years ago
The Dept. of Human Services has denied an application from the Clock Tower Schools, which shares an address and phone number with the closed Glen Mills Schools.
3 years ago
A flurry of moves by Central Bucks School District leaders has ignited another battle over civil rights for the LGTBQ community in Bucks County.
3 years ago
How four Philly students ended up working for their principal as teachers
Philadelphia Principal Marla Travis not only kept in touch with four former students: They became teachers at her school, thanks to the example she set.
3 years ago
Del. State Univ. president ‘incensed’ over Georgia police drug search of lacrosse team bus
The women’s team was on its way home from playing games in Florida and Georgia when the bus was stopped. Officers ransacked their luggage but found nothing illegal.
3 years ago
Listen 1:45Weapon scans begin for Philadelphia School District middle-schoolers
The weapons screenings are taking place upon arrival for middle schoolers at six schools each day.
3 years ago
Hindu priest calls for more N.J. schools to add Diwali to their calendars
Schools in N.J. must excuse students who celebrate the Hindu holiday. But a Nevada-based Hindu priest wants the holiday added to every district calendar.
3 years ago
Nonbinary student denied choice of health class at Central Bucks school
Students who are gender-nonconforming or trans could access health classes by attending the classroom corresponding to the student’s sex assigned at birth.
3 years ago
Listen 2:16Country music icon Dolly Parton celebrates success of Imagination Library in Wilmington
She has performed on stages all over the world, but the biggest impact of Dolly Parton’s career could be helping millions of kids develop a love for reading.
3 years ago
Temple University holds first in-person commencement ceremony in two years
Although the class of 2022 spent several years learning remotely, they finally got a chance to experience one of college’s most memorable moments face-to-face.
3 years ago
Wolf announces $5 million investment in Cheyney University’s ThinkUbator project
Cheyney University is probably best known as the nation's oldest historically Black university. But soon, it could also become known for being a leader in biotech.
3 years ago