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Unsafe Philadelphia school buildings have been a concern recently among educators and others. (Johann Calhoun / Chalkbeat Philadelphia)
Government Accountability
K-12
Philadelphia
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Target areas for Philly’s latest round of COVID aid? Staffing, learning loss, and asbestos

The money could provide a crucial boost for the district at a very difficult time for city schools.

4 years ago

A high school student sits on the steps of Schamburg High School in Illinois.
NPR
K-12
Mental Health
National

More states are allowing students to take mental health days off

While a growing number of states are trying to address the mental health crisis among youths, many schools are woefully short of therapists and the budget to hire them.

4 years ago

Graduating senior from Enloe High School Malika Mobley has concerns about proposed increases in police presence in schools following the recent Texas school shooting, Thursday, June 3, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C. To reassure students and educators following the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, districts around the country pledged to boost security measures and increased the presence of law enforcement on campus.
Gun Violence
K-12
National
Policing

Students of color push back on calls for police in schools

Especially for students of color, their personal experiences with policing can leave them feeling unsafe and alienated from school when they see officers at school.

4 years ago

(Althom/BigStock)
Health Care
Higher Education
National
Sports

College athletes push mental health to the forefront

At least five college athletes took their own lives in the spring, sparking concerns that schools were not doing enough for some of their higher-profile students.

4 years ago

Julia De Burgos Elementary on Lehigh Avenue
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Billy Penn

Philly schools change ‘lockdown’ language to reduce confusion amid emergencies

The new language is meant to help staff and students more clearly understand the type of situation they’re facing.

4 years ago

CAPA students hold signs that read 'Keep Ms. Byrd at CAPA' and 'We will not stand for discrimination'
K-12
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

CAPA students walk out to protest discrimination and support their Black assistant principal

The selective performing arts high school is majority Black and Hispanic, but students allege a lack of representation among teachers makes microaggressions common.

4 years ago

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Health Care
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Penn’s medical school partners with HBCUs to attract more Black students into medicine

The PASS program allows undergraduate students to shadow physicians, participate in student-led clinics, and create support networks with faculty.

4 years ago

Photo of the entrance to the School District of Philadelphia headquarters.
K-12
Philadelphia
6abc

School District of Philadelphia announces heat-related early dismissal

All after-school and sports activities are canceled for Tuesday.

4 years ago

(Prasit Rodphan/BigStock)
Radio Times
Higher Education

What is college worth?

College enrollment is declining and tuitions are rising. More young people are questioning the value of college and the broken admissions process.

Air Date: May 31, 2022 12:00 am

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Image of red beer cans, emblazoned with the image of Sister Carol Jean Vale.
Food & Drink
Higher Education
Philadelphia

After 30 years, Chestnut Hill College president gets her own beer

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.

4 years ago

Camden police cars on the street with lights flashing
Gun Violence
K-12
New Jersey
Public Spaces

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.

4 years ago

Two children behind a news desk thank the audience for watching the film.
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."

4 years ago

President Joe Biden points emphatically during his commencement speech to University of Delaware graduates.
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."

4 years ago

School board meeting attendees wave LGBTQ pride flags
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania

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.

4 years ago

University of Delaware's campus in Newark
Delaware
Health Care
Higher Education
Public Health

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.

4 years ago

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