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Education

Resident Jenifer MacFarland (pictured far left at the podium) makes a public comment — and hand delivers a Right to Know Law request to the West Chester Area School District seeking information on LGBTQ students
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Kids
LGBTQ

Why a request for West Chester district data on LGBTQ students spurs privacy worry

Officials denied most of the sensitive information sought, but the demand raised concerns about infringing rights of students and families.

3 years ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, seen here on Feb. 24, signed a bill into law Monday that restricts the education of LGBTQ topics in the state's public schools.
NPR
Gender
K-12
LGBTQ

Florida’s governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’

The law says public school teachers may not instruct on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten through third grade.

3 years ago

A surgical mask hangs from the open door of a green locker.
NPR
K-12
National
Public Health

Some kids are happy to ditch the mask at school, others struggle with the transition

Children's mental health experts have advice for how to help kids deal with masking uncertainty – and deal with peer pressure if their mask choice isn't popular at school.

3 years ago

St. Peter's Peacocks players celebrate after defeating Murray State Racers in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 19, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Murray State won 70-60. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
NPR
Higher Education
National
Sports

This year’s March Madness Cinderellas? A group of Peacocks from North Jersey

The Saint Peters Peacocks could make history tonight if they become the first No. 15 seed to advance to the NCAA men's college basketball tournament's Elite Eight.

3 years ago

File photo: Empty hallways at E. W. Rhodes Elementary School in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Philadelphia

Principals, district officials clash over new Philly schools budget

The overall budget increased for Philly’s public schools. But some principals say their schools have been shortchanged.

3 years ago

Temple University's campus.
Crime
Gun Violence
Higher Education
Philadelphia
6abc

Temple’s public safety director stepping down amid wave of gun violence near campus

Executive Director of Public Safety Charlie Leone will leave his post effective April 29.

3 years ago

A headshot of Dr. Sharrelle Barber
Health Care
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
The Philadelphia Tribune

Drexel’s Ubuntu Center launches teach-in series on health equity

The Ubuntu Center aims to bridge connections between scholars, residents, and advocates about entrenched inequities created by racism and other systems of oppression.

3 years ago

Princeton forward Ellie Mitchell (00) and Indiana forward Aleksa Gulbe (10) reach for the ball as they go for a long rebound in the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Bloomington, Ind., Monday, March 21, 2022. Indiana defeated Princeton 56-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Higher Education
New Jersey
Sports

‘Disappointed, but proud’: Princeton celebrates women’s basketball team after loss in tournament

Though the season ended in a loss to Indiana in the second round, Princeton is celebrating what the women’s basketball team accomplished after a year off.

3 years ago

Terrance Newton cuts the hair of Warner student Elijah Jackson in March 2020, days before the pandemic shut down schools and his school barbershop. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Delaware
K-12

‘Heartbreaking loss’: Beloved Wilmington principal who cut kids’ hair killed in motorcycle wreck

Terrance Newton bonded with kids with his clippers, scissors, and compassionate words. Gov. Carney calls the principal’s death a “heartbreaking loss.”

3 years ago

Listen 2:06
A closeup of Gov. Tom Wolf
Keystone Crossroads
Government
K-12
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania approves stronger charter school regulations

A Pennsylvania regulatory board is supporting Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to subject charter schools to stronger ethics and accounting measures.

3 years ago

On Sept. 1, 2021, 7 inches of rain from the remains of Hurricane Ida hammered down on Cresskill Middle/High School in Bergen County, N.J. Superintendent Michael Burke walks through what's left of the media center.
NPR
Environment
K-12
New Jersey

This school wasn’t built for the new climate reality. Yours may not be either

Hurricanes, wildfires and floods: Across the country, climate change is driving more severe weather, and many schools are not prepared.

3 years ago

Philadelphia School District headquarters
K-12
Philadelphia
6abc

Philadelphia high schools to get later start time in the fall

School District of Philadelphia high schools will have a new start time of 9 a.m. starting next school year.

3 years ago

University of Pennsylvania transgender athlete Lia Thomas swims in a preliminary heat for the 500 meter freestyle at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Georgia Tech in Atlanta
Higher Education
LGBTQ
Sports

Lia Thomas posts top time in 500 prelims at NCAAs

The University of Pennsylvania senior, who is the No. 1 seed, advanced to Thursday night’s final with her top time of 4 minutes, 33.82 seconds.

3 years ago

John L. Davis, Jr., Krish Mohip, and Tony Watlington Sr.
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Philadelphia

Meet the finalists: What Philly’s 3 superintendent hopefuls said during their job interviews

All three candidates for Philly’s top schools job visited the city this week for their public vetting. A final decision is just around the corner.

3 years ago

Listen 5:11
Seated students are shown from behind, seated at desks, looking towards a teacher and student at the front of the classroom.
NPR
K-12
Kids

Better air in classrooms matters beyond COVID. Here’s why schools aren’t there yet

Boosting ventilation and filtration lowers the risk of transmission, and is linked to higher test scores and better health. But making upgrades is more complex than it sounds.

3 years ago

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