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Education
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Some students in New Jersey district go remote, others change buildings due to mold

No completion date has been set for the mold remediation, said Superintendent Colleen Murray.

17 hours ago

Studio 2

Should you post your kids online? Plus, testing your civics knowledge & the host of ‘On Point’

On Point's Meghna Chakrabarti joins us. And, the author of 'Sharenthood' on posting pictures of kids online. Plus, the 2023 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey results.

Air Date: September 20, 2023 12:00 pm

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Education

Philly schools trailblazer Constance Clayton has died

Dr. Clayton led Philly schools from 1982 until 1993. She was the city’s first Black superintendent and also the first woman in that role.

3 days ago

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Education
Billy Penn

Philly students are being taught to ‘counter’ shooters in new school shooting drills

Called ALICE, the controversial training is being implemented because the old procedure didn’t include the option to evacuate, the district says.

4 days ago

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Education

Delaware’s first-ever Latinos Unidos Summit aims to empower Latino students and others

Nearly 200 Latino students will take part in the summit that’s designed to build community among young people throughout Delaware.

1 week ago

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Education

‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat

More than 57% of Philly public school buildings lack adequate cooling systems. As climate change makes extreme heat more likely, students are bearing the consequences.

2 weeks ago

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Education

Pa. lawmakers want state to require Asian American and Pacific Islander education

State Sens. Maria Collett and Nikil Saval introduced a bill to include Asian American and Pacific Islander curricula in Pennsylvania schools.

2 weeks ago

A postcard image of Central High School in Philly in 1904
Education
Billy Penn

The fight to admit girls to Philly’s Central High School

It took two court battles, including a Supreme Court case, to change the status quo at what was considered a bastion of academic excellence.

2 weeks ago

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NPR
Education

Extreme heat is cutting into recess for kids. Experts say that’s a problem

A heat wave at the start of the school year has educators scrambling to keep kids cool and safe.

2 weeks ago

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Education

More Philly schools will dismiss students early this week amid sweltering temps

Early dismissals at 86 Philly schools — up from 74 earlier this week — will continue through Friday.

2 weeks ago

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Education
6abc

Philly schools to dismiss students early on first day amid extreme heat

Some parents say efforts to install A/C in all city schools is taking too long and disrupting their children's education.

2 weeks ago

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Health

New Camden County school program aims to keep students in mental health crisis out of hospital ERs

Local hospital emergency rooms saw about 2,500 school referrals for Camden County students in mental health crisis last year.

2 weeks ago

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Education

74 Philly schools are dismissing students early Wednesday due to extreme heat

“It's really sad,” said one parent. “They can’t get a regular education. They should have gotten air conditioning years ago.”

3 weeks ago

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Education

Students with disabilities in Pennsylvania will get more time in school under settlement

Under the new policy, students will be eligible to receive free services until they turn 22, rather than aging out of the program the summer after they turn 21.

3 weeks ago

Philadelphia schools Superintendent Tony Watlington reads to a group of third graders at Fanny Coppin Elementary School to kick off the districts ''20 in 20'' reading initiative. Third graders are encouraged to read 20 books in 20 weeks using materials provided by the district. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Studio 2

Philly Schools Chief Tony Watlington, A New I-95 ‘Cap’ Park, Trivia & Things to Do

Kids in Philadelphia go back to school next week. We talk with Superintendent Tony Watlington. Plus, the I-95 cap park project and the best events happening all weekend long.

Air Date: August 31, 2023 12:00 pm

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