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‘We are not crying wolf’: Philly teachers union to sue district over asbestos, other hazards
The PFT is suing the school district over its handling of mold, lead and asbestos problems inside several school buildings over the last few years.
6 years ago
‘Egregious breach’ leads to another Philly school closure for asbestos
Two days after district officials deemed it safe to reopen, in a whiplash-inducing development, a North Philadelphia school has been closed again due to fears over asbestos ex
6 years ago
N.J. school segregation lawsuit moves forward, judge orders districts to be notified
A major lawsuit against the state of New Jersey over racial and socioeconomic segregation in the public school system moves forward.
6 years ago
Students hit all the right notes at Nebinger school
Singing songs, reading music notes, and playing an instrument are just some of the things that students at the George W. Nebinger School are doing in their music program.
6 years ago
Classrooms and courtrooms: 2020’s flashpoints for New Jersey education?
Governor and Senate president about to kick off new year with a battle over school funding? What other testing issues are in the offing?
6 years ago
New year opens with protests, concerns about health conditions in schools
McClure Elementary to remain closed for another week.
6 years ago
How, and when, to teach little kids about consent and their bodies
When children understand the parts of their bodies, and that they can set their own limits on touching, it can be a factor in recognizing sexual abuse.
6 years ago
Listen 04:19New 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?
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago
Asbestos hazards temporarily close two more Philly schools
District and PFT clash over how Carnell situation was handled. Total since September now is six.
6 years ago
Another school closed as a result of potential asbestos danger
Franklin Learning Center is expected to re-open Jan. 2.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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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