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Education

Activists and supporters rallied to end segregation in New Jersey schools outside the Trenton Justice Complex on March 31, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
K-12
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

’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.

3 years ago

Half Pint Milk Carton on a table
Food & Drink
New Jersey
Public Health
Public Safety
6abc

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.

3 years ago

Students at Cherry Hill High School East staged a sit-in Monday morning in support of teacher Timothy Locke.
K-12
New Jersey

N.J. lawmakers propose to start school later for teens

Several students and parents are on board with the proposal to start school later.

3 years ago

A banner of West Chester University
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

West Chester University police officers trained on social media surveillance using a controversial group’s course

The course, offered by the controversial group Street Cop Training, teaches police how to mine social media for personal info and create dummy accounts.

3 years ago

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‘No more Zoom’: Chester County families rally against virtual school
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Law
Public Health

Chester 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.

3 years ago

Children are running toward the open doorway of a school surrounded by white, yellow, and blue balloons.
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Philadelphia

Andrew Jackson Elementary no more: South Philly school celebrates new namesake, education trailblazer Fanny Jackson Coppin

The K-8 school was renamed for a formerly enslaved woman who became a Philadelphia teacher and principal.

3 years ago

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

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