West Chester school district asks Pa. officials to delay opening of Clock Tower Schools
West Chester’s attorney sent a letter to state officials saying the district isn’t prepared to provide education services to students when Clock Tower opens on July 1.
2 years ago
A look at the trial — and ruling — that could change Pa.’s school funding system forever
Pennsylvania’s constitution says the legislature has to provide for a “thorough and efficient” system of schools. But what does that really mean?
Air Date: June 20, 2023
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Philly teens learned to install solar panels. Then asbestos closed their school
The celebrated Bright Solar Futures program went on, but without its key hands-on element.
2 years ago
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What two starkly different Philly-area high schools tell us about how Pa. funds education
Two neighboring public schools show the inequity of school funding. “Schooled” looks into the forces at play, and how a lack of resources affects everyday life.
Air Date: June 13, 2023
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'Schooled' returns with a deep dive into funding and equity in public education
Public education in America is still divided between the haves and have-nots, and the problem doesn’t get much worse than in Pennsylvania. But change could be coming.
Air Date: June 6, 2023
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Billy Penn
The high school speech that helped launch Cherelle Parker’s political career
The presumptive next Philadelphia mayor has been an orator since she was a teenager, when she won a citywide Black history contest.
2 years ago
‘We know what to do’: Philly superintendent reveals 5-year strategic plan for schools
The plan aims to be a five-year roadmap to safer schools, higher student achievement, and cost-effective operations.
2 years ago
Philly school leaders expect to find more asbestos with further inspections
The district is spending millions to ramp up inspections to find dangerous asbestos in the city’s public schools.
2 years ago
Gun recovered from Philadelphia middle school, two juveniles in custody
A teacher at Grover Washington Middle School alerted authorities that a student was in possession of a firearm, according to the Philadelphia Police.
2 years ago
6abc
Building 21 is closed again, but this time due to water damage
Chief Operating Officer Oz Hill said the damage was likely caused by the weekend storms.
2 years ago
Billy Penn
The university recently raised its doctoral stipend — right after GET-UP union cards began circulating.
2 years ago
Duane Morris’ investigation into Central Bucks finds no discrimination against LGBTQ students
Duane Morris claims the district is “ahead of the curve” in creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ students. The ACLU calls the investigation a “sham.”
2 years ago
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6abc
Universal Vare Charter School in Philadelphia becomes 6th school to close due to asbestos issues
Universal Vare is the sixth school to close due to asbestos, following the C.W. Henry Elementary School, which closed on Monday.
2 years ago
The Philadelphia Police Department and the Office of School Safety at the School District of Philadelphia are investigating the incident.
2 years ago
City Hall protest calls on Philly to provide equitable treatment for charter schools
The students delivered petitions to both the mayor and City Council calling for fair reviews of charter schools, especially in Black and brown neighborhoods.
2 years ago
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