Education news: Philly schools, colleges & policies

Image of red beer cans, emblazoned with the image of Sister Carol Jean Vale.

One of the longest-seated college presidents in the nation, Sister Carol Vale’s retirement from Chestnut Hill College has a bespoke brew: Vale Pale Ale.

3 years ago

Camden police cars on the street with lights flashing

Increased police presence around Camden schools a short-term plan, officials say

Camden’s current plan to increase police presence at schools is short-term, as officials talk about what to do for next school year.

3 years ago

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K-12

Kids

Philadelphia

Healthy NewsWorks has taught Philly-area students how to be reporters for years. This year the children learned ‘How We Heal’

Philly-area students learn how to report on something that could help everyone — they wanted us to learn "How We Heal."

3 years ago

Delaware

Higher Education

Politics

President Biden urges Delaware graduates to fight against the ‘oldest and darkest forces in America’

In the wake of two mass shooting tragedies, President Joe Biden urged University of Delaware graduates on Saturday to fight against the “oldest and darkest forces in America."

3 years ago

School board meeting attendees wave LGBTQ pride flags

Proposed book approval process for Central Bucks schools unclear, some parents say

A deeper look into Central Bucks School District’s new library book policy, which the American Library Association calls a first for Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

University of Delaware reinstates mask mandate just days before graduation

COVID cases on campus are up nearly 60% in the past month. As a result, the semester will end with students and staff required to mask up.

3 years ago

Children walk hand-in-hand down a tree-lined street, with yellow crime tape visible in the corner.

School counselors sound cry for help after Buffalo shooting

In many schools, the Buffalo shooting and others before it have prompted staff discussions on how they might respond to students' threats of violence.

3 years ago

Philadelphia School District headquarters

Yes, and… Philadelphia middle and high schoolers are learning improv to better their skills

The Philadelphia School District said it hopes improv workshops will help students better prepare for college.

3 years ago

Students wear face masks outside of their school in Philly

‘The virus is not done with us.’ Mask mandate returns for Philly schools

Philadelphia schools will require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day “until further notice.”

3 years ago

K-12

Pennsylvania

Public Health

6abc

2 Montgomery County school districts requiring masks starting Friday

The CDC moved Montgomery County into the "high" community level.

3 years ago

The new bill would require more frequent asbestos inspections in Philly schools. (Karimala/BigStock)

City Council passes bill to require more asbestos inspections in Philly schools

The school district opposes the bill, saying asbestos is already tightly regulated, and the bill will only complicate things.

3 years ago

Demonstrators hold sign sin support of LGBTQ people outside a school board meeting

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