
Public Education
Mayor Kenney announces Philadelphia’s 3 new community schools, funded by the soda tax
Three Philadelphia schools have been added to the city’s Community Schools Program, a hallmark of Mayor Jim Kenney’s education plan. There are now 20 in Philadelphia.
1 year ago
As climate change makes Philly temps rise, so does urgency to make schools cooler
The start and end of Philly’s school years have gotten hotter. But as another school year ends, more than half of district schools still lack air conditioning.
1 year ago
Pennridge High School students organized a memorial to honor the victims, and to take a stance against gun violence.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
‘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.”
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
Lenape Middle school students protest a teacher placed on sudden leave as the district also plans to enact a new book censorship policy.
1 year ago
Students and parents say there’s a lack of school crossing guards, police officers, and 911 dispatchers to take calls in times of need.
1 year ago
A flurry of moves by Central Bucks School District leaders has ignited another battle over civil rights for the LGTBQ community in Bucks County.
1 year ago
Weapon scans begin for Philadelphia School District middle-schoolers
The weapons screenings are taking place upon arrival for middle schoolers at six schools each day.
1 year ago
Nonbinary student denied choice of health class at Central Bucks school
Students who are gender-nonconforming or trans could access health classes by attending the classroom corresponding to the student’s sex assigned at birth.
1 year ago
Listen 2:16Want to know the condition of a Philly school building? New map to help
As part of an effort to address aging buildings, the Philadelphia district says a new interactive map will help communities learn more about local schools.
1 year ago
Philly’s historic Central High gets its first woman, Black president
Katharine Davis, 34, is named to lead Central, Philadelphia’s oldest high school, which was all male from 1836 to 1983.
1 year ago
Study at issue in Pa. school funding case revised to show low-income students get less
Researchers acknowledged Monday that an analysis used by Pa. officials to argue that the state’s funding system doesn’t shortchange low-income students was flawed.
1 year ago
Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.