K-12
Virtual school lets teachers see directly into students’ lives. Here’s what they’re learning
Virtual learning has brought teachers into students' homes every day. But can that help them build relationships with students remotely?
6 years ago
Listen 3:55Robeson principal said the students are the secret to his success
Paul Robeson High School Principal Richard M. Gordon was recently named the National Association of Secondary School Principals 2021 National Principal of the Year.
6 years ago
COVID cases force the private Philadelphia School to switch to remote learning
In-person learning will not resume until after Oct. 27 at least. Eight coronavirus cases have been confirmed at the Center City school.
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Currently, the district does not have a time frame for resuming face-to-face instruction for students in grades 3-10, and 11-12.
6 years ago
Youngest Philly students could return to buildings after Thanksgiving, sources say
The school district’s reopening plan calls for students in pre-K to second grade to come back on Nov. 30, with other students to follow.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Lincoln Financial Field to allow Eagles fans back in
Eagles fans can go back to games at Lincoln Financial Field, with no more than 7,500 people in the stadium including players, fans, and staff.
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How SEPTA is making transit safe for Philly’s 60,000 student commuters
Dariana Garcia traveled on SEPTA to her public Philly high school. Her brother will soon make the same trip — except during a pandemic.
6 years ago
Delaware settles education lawsuit, more than doubles funding to address equity
As part of the settlement, state funding will more than double its current allocations for students who are low income, have disabilities or are English learners.
6 years ago
Pandemic exposes Philly’s opportunity deserts. City Hall can fix that
As we face the isolating forces of an online school year, is Philadelphia doing everything it can do to help families tap into our collective civic assets?
6 years ago
Did COVID closures cause a public school exodus? Here’s what the numbers say
Despite the chaos and uncertainty, most parents opted to re-enroll their kids in public schools. Kindergarten, however, was a different story.
6 years ago
‘I’m only 1 person’: Teachers feel torn between their students and their own kids
Educators around the U.S. told us they're facing heartbreaking choices between the needs of their students and the needs of their own children.
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Despite new virus cases, Philadelphia schools ‘committed’ to November reopening, district says
On Tuesday, the city’s health department reported a “substantial increase” in daily case counts of COVID-19.
6 years ago
How should Pa. boost student learning during pandemic? Some say vouchers are the answer
The one-time program would give some families $1,000 to spend on tuition or tutoring. Opponents say it’s a slippery slope to undermining public education.
6 years ago
Half a million Pa. kids are supposed to be learning to read right now. Are they?
K-3 is a critical time for kids to learn to read. If virtual school disrupts that progress, the consequences could last a lifetime.
6 years ago
Listen 5:12Student’s ‘shocking’ shooting death at party spurs warning by Delaware State U. president
Devin Wright was a gregarious young man who police say was caught in the crossfire when a shootout erupted at a party organized by students.
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