‘Tripledemic’: Philly schools looking at data to determine if masks will return after holidays
"One of those measures is that we may consider requiring masking for a time period after returning from extended breaks."
3 years ago
Pennridge cuts social studies requirements, but keeps world history course
The impact of reducing the required number of credits on Pennridge’s social studies curriculum has not been made clear.
3 years ago
Bluford charter school is expected to reopen as a district-run school this fall, while its sister school, Daroff, will remain closed, officials said.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania officials say school-based health centers are needed to bridge equity gaps
State health officials say there’s clear research that school-based health centers can bridge health equity gaps. But there’s still few in Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Philly schools request feedback from parents, community on academic calendars
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on calendars for the next two school years at its February meeting. Parents and community members have until Dec. 14 to weigh in.
3 years ago
School boards maintain power to require masks, after Commonwealth Court dismisses parents’ lawsuit
A Commonwealth Court judge ruled that a lawsuit nine parents filed against five school districts, including Pennsbury, was moot.
3 years ago
Listen 1:17Philly schools that ‘beat the odds’ could receive millions of dollars under new grant strategy
Philly schools that have shown “greater growth” than their peers over the last 10 years will have access to millions in new grant funding.
3 years ago
This new Philly teacher is grateful to learn the tricks of the trade from her sister-in-law
Being a first-year educator is tough. That’s why new Philly teacher Shalisha Smith is grateful to have a mentor who’s also family.
3 years ago
Listen 4:58Philly pauses review of school facilities — again — to align with superintendent’s plan
The facilities planning process, which has had multiple starts and stops, is meant to determine the district’s current and future building needs.
3 years ago
Many parents are enraged over the decision, saying the district is making “fiscally irresponsible” decisions with taxpayer dollars to “defend” anti-LGBTQ measures.
3 years ago
Pa. releases anti-racist guidelines as part of teacher-prep overhaul
The standards are meant to prepare educators to work with students and families of all backgrounds and will be required as part of Pennsylvania’s teacher preparation process.
3 years ago
These Pa. 17-year-olds are on a mission to make sure their older classmates vote
With the help of a voting nonprofit, a group of 17-year-olds at Benjamin Rush High School is focused on making sure their older classmates vote in the 2022 general election.
3 years ago
Listen 4:41College students on Fetterman-Oz debate: ‘I don’t feel like they were talking to us’
Students at Neumann University, in Delaware County, gathered for a debate watch and discussion Tuesday night. Ultimately, most felt neither candidate was speaking to them.
3 years ago
Listen 1:41Just 17% of the city’s fourth-graders were proficient in reading and 18% in math in 2019, compared to 15% and 13% in 2022.
4 years ago
The Office for Civil Rights will begin probing allegations at Central Bucks, which allegedly resulted in pervasive bullying against LGBTQ kids.
4 years ago
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