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Education

Franklin High School building from above.
K-12
Philadelphia
6abc

Frankford High School to likely remain closed next school year due to damaged asbestos

The school's 1,100 students have been learning virtually since earlier this spring when the school initially closed.

3 years ago

Philadelphia School District headquarters
Government
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly school leaders expect to find more asbestos with further inspections

The district is spending millions to ramp up inspections to find dangerous asbestos in the city’s public schools.

3 years ago

A school dance
K-12
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Strawberry Mansion High School hosts first ever Sneaker Ball for special needs students

Created by retiring teacher Leslie Archer, the inaugural event was a total success.

3 years ago

A stack of banned books sits on a table, while someone reads 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison
Books
K-12
LGBTQ
Social Justice

PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans

The federal lawsuit alleges the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books from library shelves.

3 years ago

The exterior of Grover Washington Jr. Middle School in Olney.
Gun Violence
K-12
Kids
Philadelphia

Gun recovered from Philadelphia middle school, two juveniles in custody

A teacher at Grover Washington Middle School alerted authorities that a student was in possession of a firearm, according to the Philadelphia Police.

3 years ago

Police cars outside of E.W. Rhodes Elementary School
Gun Violence
K-12
Philadelphia

Gun fired at elementary school in North Philadelphia, no injuries reported

A gun was found at E.W. Rhodes Elementary around 11 a.m. following the shooting, according to Philadelphia Police.

3 years ago

Union members showing support during a news conference at Rutgers University-New Brunswick on Mon., May 8, 2023
Employment
Higher Education
New Jersey

‘We have to continue to teach this university a lesson’: 3 Rutgers faculty unions vote to ratify contract, but say ‘unfinished business’ remains

The agreement, which covers 9,000 union members, was overwhelmingly approved Monday. Contract negotiations continue for thousands of other Rutgers staff.

3 years ago

Students walking in the hall at school.
K-12
Kids
Philadelphia

To improve kids’ mental health, some schools start later

Large school systems including Denver, Philadelphia and Anchorage, Alaska, have been looking into later start times.

3 years ago

Building 21 in Philadelphia. (6abc)
6abc

Building 21 is closed again, but this time due to water damage

Chief Operating Officer Oz Hill said the damage was likely caused by the weekend storms.

3 years ago

Young girl eating lunch in school cafeteria
NPR
Food & Drink
Income Inequality
K-12

Schools ended universal free lunch. Now meal debt is soaring

A recent survey found school districts had more than $19 million in unpaid meal debt, with the Midwest and Great Plains reporting the highest rates of meal debt.

3 years ago

Members of GET-UP rally on Penn's campus, asking the university to voluntarily recognize its union
Employment
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Penn faces 2 student worker unionization efforts, amid a surge of labor organizing on campuses around the region

The university recently raised its doctoral stipend — right after GET-UP union cards began circulating.

3 years ago

Good Morning America screenshot
K-12
Mental Health
New Jersey
Public Health

Parents talk bullying after elite New Jersey boarding school admits fault in son’s death

Bill and Dr. Elizabeth Reid appeared on "Good Morning America" to discuss the admission of the Lawrenceville School in failing to protect their son Jack.

3 years ago

Boys Latin students admire photos on the wall of Immortal Vision Studio
Employment
K-12
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

A West Philly high school is giving the entire junior class work experience through a robust new internship program

The Boys’ Latin initiative follows the growing recognition that hands-on job training helps teens build a network and further future careers.

3 years ago

A closeup of Bill McSwain
K-12
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania
Social Justice

Duane Morris’ investigation into Central Bucks finds no discrimination against LGBTQ students

Duane Morris claims the district is “ahead of the curve” in creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ students. The ACLU calls the investigation a “sham.”

3 years ago

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A red banner and a building with a red
Employment
Higher Education
New Jersey

3 unions at Rutgers University have reached tentative agreements

The agreements, which include raises and job protections, covers educators, researchers, and clinicians through June 2026.

3 years ago

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