Education
Days before school starts, Philly district reaches deal to avert possible strike
The union representing bus drivers and building cleaners was poised to strike, but instead secured “historic” pay increases.
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West Philly charter school to close immediately: ‘A failure of children by adults’
Daroff Charter School, a K-8 school, will close immediately, as part of an agreement signed with Philadelphia’s school board Friday morning.
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Delaware school districts work to address bus driver shortage
School districts in Delaware appear to be better managing the nationwide school bus driver shortage that plagued lots of schools last year.
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2 Philly charter schools delay start of classes, 1 could close before then
The schools did not give parents a reason for the delay, but School District of Philadelphia administrators have expressed concerns about facility conditions and staffing leve
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As students go back to school, many face a lunch bill for the first time in 2 years
Parents and schools prepare to lose free meals provided as federal assistance during the pandemic at a time when families are feeling the strain of high food costs.
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Back to school with Philly’s new superintendent
Philadelphia has a new school leader for the first time in a decade. Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington on the challenges facing kids and teachers in the district this year.
Air Date: August 25, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15What it’s like to be a trans kid going back to school in Philly
The district’s policy doesn’t always stop bullying or discrimination, but students also find support among classmates.
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3 things you need to know about Biden’s student loan announcement
President Biden announced a sweeping effort to forgive up to $20,000 for qualifying borrowers. Here are three things you need to know.
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As Philly school officials ring in mostly ‘normal’ school year, some things are still uncertain
Classes start Monday for 115,000 students across the district’s 216 public schools.
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Philly school district outlines recruitment and retention plan
The district has about 97.4% of its teaching jobs filled for the new school year, according to the most recent data released by district officials.
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Safe zones and security cameras: Philly officials address safety concerns ahead of school year
Officials say the 2021-22 school year saw nearly 700 incidents of gun violence, 304 of which involved active students.
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School District of Philadelphia workers vote to strike one week before school begins
The district's maintenance, custodial, and transportation employees voted on Saturday to authorize a strike, as contract negotiations with the district have stalled.
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Philadelphia school board gets earful on ‘out of touch’ masking policy
Several parents said the mask mandate was unnecessary and harmful, but one parent called it common sense.
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Philly boosts Black and Hispanic enrollment in top schools, Chalkbeat analysis shows
Philadelphia’s new lottery admissions system will likely bolster the overall proportion of Black and Hispanic students in the incoming ninth grades.
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Charlene Curtis, trailblazing former Temple basketball coach, dies at 67
Curtis was the head coach at Wake Forest, after head coaching stops at Radford and Temple, where she also was the first African-American head women’s basketball coach.
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