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Villanova student accused of sexually assaulting 4 female students on campus
A spokesperson for Villanova University said they immediately launched an investigation and the male student is no longer on campus.
5 years ago
Nearly a year later, students return to classrooms at Mastery, Philly’s largest charter
“While we aren’t necessarily able to physically touch each other yet, the presence of another has truly just been phenomenal.”
5 years ago
District, teachers union reach deal to reopen some Philly school buildings
The deal, announced Monday, calls for pre-K through grade 2 students at about 50 elementary schools to attend classes in-person twice a week, if they choose.
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‘There’s no simple answer’: Can the whitening of Camden’s teachers be reversed?
A new report shows that since 1999, Camden teachers have gone from majority Black to majority White. WHYY explores the reasons for this trend.
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‘This constant wheel’: Philly educators fight to bring truant students back into the fold
In a disconnected world, principals find themselves fighting harder to keep their tenuous ties to families on the fringe.
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Return to in-person school in Philly delayed again, mediation results expected Monday
The weeks-long conflict between the School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union is said to be nearing a conclusion.
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Superintendent William Hite and Philly schools reopening
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite joins to discuss the plans to reopen Philadelphia public schools.
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Pa. says it will allow public schools to postpone standardized tests until fall
After the federal government said states have to give tests, Pa. said it will comply, but give districts the option to test students early next school year.
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‘Difficult to split yourself’: Philly area educators on the pros and cons of hybrid learning
While the health implications of restarting classroom learning has been the subject of intense debate, the effectiveness of hybrid education has garnered less attention.
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Chalkbeat
Why are negotiations over reopening Philadelphia schools dragging on so long?
Observers blame aging buildings and a history of distrust.
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In-person classes. Old buildings. Almost no COVID. Are Philly Catholic schools a blueprint?
Philly’s public and parochial school systems have run parallel paths for many decades. But only one has been open during the pandemic.
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If schools follow CDC guidance, Biden’s reopening goals could be hard to reach
The CDC's latest school guidelines are running into complicated facts on the ground, especially when it comes to physical distancing and community spread.
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‘They see me as a role model’: Black teachers improve education outcomes for Black students
Black students who are exposed to Black teachers by third grade are 13% more likely to enroll in college, research shows. This is called the role-model effect.
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Why kindergarten? Pandemic disruption forces big questions about U.S. education system
Kindergarten attendance is down during the pandemic. Is that a good thing? A bad thing? Science and history offer some answers.
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Spotlight PA
The $1 billion plan to close the gap between growing and shrinking Pa. school districts
Gov. Tom Wolf’s idea relies on a hefty tax increase on high earners, which will be a nearly impossible sell to the legislature and many in the public.
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