Public Education
For Sexual Assault Awareness month, Montgomery County kids are learning about consent
The Victim Services Center of Montgomery County is visiting libraries and schools to teach children about consent, personal boundaries, and body safety.
3 years ago
Listen 1:33Pa. First Lady Frances Wolf, educators, discuss proposal for increased funding for Pre-K
3 years ago
Anti-LGBTQ flyers target West Chester Area School District’s book collection
The anonymous flyer circulating in West Chester falsely claims that the district’s middle and high school libraries contain over 80 books with sexually explicit content.
3 years ago
Philadelphia school board member Maria McColgan resigns
The board is now looking to fill two vacancies, as a new superintendent prepares to take the helm.
3 years ago
The initiative teams Bloom Planning and Delaware County in an effort to revamp mental and behavioral health services for school children.
3 years ago
Well-liked…but is he well-tested? The backstory of Philly’s new superintendent
Philadelphia’s new school leader impressed at his old job in North Carolina. But his superintendent resume is thin. How will it translate to Philly?
3 years ago
Listen 5:56Despite the reinstatement, the mask case will proceed and the board members will still be required to answer the initial filing by Monday, April 4.
3 years ago
Philly school board names Tony Watlington as new superintendent
Watlington will take over for William Hite at the end of the academic year.
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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.
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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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Pa. Republican lawmakers push bill targeting transgender girl athletes
A Republican proposal to prevent transgender girls from competing in girls’ school sports is advancing in the Pennsylvania Legislature.
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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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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
Pennsylvania approves stronger charter school regulations
A Pennsylvania regulatory board is supporting Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to subject charter schools to stronger ethics and accounting measures.
3 years ago
Meet the finalists: What Philly’s 3 superintendent hopefuls said during their job interviews
All three candidates for Philly’s top schools job visited the city this week for their public vetting. A final decision is just around the corner.
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