
K-12
New case tests big question: Can Philly kids sue after getting sick in school buildings?
Dean Pagan has become a poster child for toxic conditions in Philly schools. But can his family sue the district for damages?
5 years ago
How hungry Philly kids can get free lunch over winter break
Rec centers around the city are hosting the meals on three separate days.
5 years ago
Guests: Joe Hernandez, Kristen Graham On this week’s Regional Roundup; WHYY’s ...
Air Date: December 23, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:02How 30 years of broken promises, false starts led to another Philly asbestos closure
Officials have known for decades about building woes at a Philly H.S. But despite protests and promises, not much has changed.
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Asbestos hazards temporarily close two more Philly schools
District and PFT clash over how Carnell situation was handled. Total since September now is six.
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Another school closed as a result of potential asbestos danger
Franklin Learning Center is expected to re-open Jan. 2.
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Created and taught in Philly region, Global Kids offers multicultural lessons
Author Homa Tavangar created ‘Global Kids.’’ Delaware teacher Wendy Turner is using the tool to spread cultural awareness among her second-graders.
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Listen 3:53Sixers star Tobias Harris supports Black male teachers with a surprise visit to North Philly
Tobias Harris showed up at a North Philly school Monday, but not just to surprise the kids. It’s part of a push to change the demographics of teaching.
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‘We don’t believe in punishment’: Student-led youth court could come to Harrisburg school
The idea is that by following through with the plan laid out by the jury, the student would ideally come to understand the gravity of his actions.
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Philly Board of Education renews six charters
The Board of Education met for the final time in 2019 on Thursday, approving five-year renewals for six charter schools.
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Controversial measure in N.J. would end all religious vaccine exemptions for students
Children would need a doctor’s note to attend class without getting shots. The proposal could go before full Senate vote Monday.
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Sex ed advocates urge N.J. schools to drop emphasis on abstinence
Thrive NJ Coalition’s ‘report card’ gives New Jersey sex ed programs just a ‘C’ grade, saying schools should spend more time on the subject.
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Most Philly charter schools failed to test water for lead –– and city gave them a pass
The city agencies tasked with oversight have failed to enforce Philadelphia’s post-Flint crisis water quality standards.
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Listen 1:51This week: why is the cost of Pennsylvania's colleges so high? Then, we'll hear about the declining number of trees in Philadelphia, and what the city plans to do about it.
Air Date: December 9, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Philly students join in national Climate Strike
Unlike the last strike, the District excused protesters' absences if they submitted notes from their parents.
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