
Education
’Our children deserve better’: Supporters rally for desegregation of N.J. schools
A rally to support school desegregation in New Jersey is held as a judge is weighing whether the state is responsible for not doing enough to break up segregation.
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Sanitizer found in milk cartons at Camden school, students sent to hospital out of caution
The district said many cartons were filled with the sanitizer, sealed and then shipped out with the milk.
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N.J. lawmakers propose to start school later for teens
Several students and parents are on board with the proposal to start school later.
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The course, offered by the controversial group Street Cop Training, teaches police how to mine social media for personal info and create dummy accounts.
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Listen 4:31Chester County judge tosses 5 members of West Chester school board over masks
The board members voted in August to mandate masks after Pa.’s state of emergency ended. A parent filed for their removal. The district didn’t respond.
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The K-8 school was renamed for a formerly enslaved woman who became a Philadelphia teacher and principal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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‘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.”
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