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Screenshot of the virtual board of education committee meeting on April 23.
Education
The Notebook

City Council to have hearing and vote on Board of Ed nominees Friday

Mayor Kenney will also present his revised budget proposal. Members of the public can register to speak at the virtual hearing.

6 years ago

Kids gather to read at Xavier's Family Childcare.
Education
The Notebook

Emergency fund to save Philadelphia child care gives out $1.5M in grants

The money helps centers continue to pay staff so they will be prepared to reopen. But it also pays for other needs, such as activity packets for children.

6 years ago

Ballester plays a hang-man style game with students, solving a puzzle related to a lesson they're working on. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

The diary of Ms. B.: Tears and triumphs inside a Philly teacher’s virtual classroom

Lauren Ballester is among the thousands of Pa. teachers trying to figure out online education. Her first week was an adventure of emotions.

6 years ago

Listen 5:00
Harold Carmichael, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, is shown during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 14, 1980. (AP Photo/Clem Murray)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 04/27/20

This week; Pennsylvania governor Wolf's timeline to open up the economy, Philly school's superintendent talks budget shortfalls, and how the Eagle's fared in the draft.

Air Date: April 27, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 49:30
School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

Coronavirus fallout could devastate Philly schools, cause billion-dollar deficit

In a grim and eye-opening budget meeting, district officials laid out the math facing Philly schools as COVID-19 ravages the nation’s economy.

6 years ago

Mattie Davis
Health

One mail slot at a time: Veteran North Philly teacher fights to reach students during pandemic

Mattie Davis has 23 first graders in her North Philadelphia classroom. And she’s committed to reaching them, if necessary, one mail slot at a time.

6 years ago

Listen 4:41
People outside William Dick Elementary School in North Philadelphia wait to pick up Chromebooks.
Health

Chromebooks available for Philly schools’ digital learning plan

Officials say there’s no need to rush, and that students or their parents can pick up a Chromebook later this week or next.

6 years ago

The exterior of Philadelphia School District headquarters
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Philly students will not be penalized for absences or missed work during virtual school

Any grades students receive can only improve their overall grades. Students will effectively not be penalized if they don’t complete assignments.

6 years ago

Maegen Wagner and her daughter, Elizabeth. (Photo provided)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Special education during coronavirus: What should parents tolerate, demand?

Advocates worry that school districts will begin offering limited support to special education students. They’re especially worried about families waiving their rights.

6 years ago

Listen 3:19
Neya Foster (right) with a new laptop and her mother and older sister were at Sayre High in West Philadelphia. (Bill Hangley/The Notebook)
Education
The Notebook

At Sayre High, pandemic puts the brakes on college aspirations

Counselors say the shutdown creates new challenges for students, especially for those who must overcome financial and social hurdles to succeed.

6 years ago

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite
Education
The Notebook

Hite explains how online learning will work for Philly schools starting next week

The District is trying to plan a citywide virtual graduation, and maybe even a prom, the superintendent said.

6 years ago

Mira Patel and her sister Veda. (Courtesy of Dee Patel)
Community

Coronavirus: The world has come together to flatten the curve. Can we stay united to tackle other crises?

Watching the world come together gives me hope for the future, writes Mira Patel, a high school junior.

6 years ago

School buses are parked at a depot Thursday, April 9, 2020, in Zelienople, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 04/13/20

This week: PA schools announce closures through the academic year, Philadelphia budet cuts due to pandemic, changes to the NJ primary election.

Air Date: April 13, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 48:58
Wayne and Andrea Clark with their children Molly, 9, Caleb, 11, Roisin, 13, and Cianan, 6, on the steps of their home in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Gimme structure: Why some Philly parents are eager for online learning to begin

Philadelphia is slowly moving school online. We spoke with families to hear about their hopes for this massive educational experiment.

6 years ago

Listen 4:31
Daaiyah Boone hands out bagged meals to students at Tilden Middle School during the coronavirus shutdown. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Pa. closes schools for the rest of academic year, urges online learning

After closing down “indefinitely,” Pennsylvania has made it official: K-12 schools are closed for the rest of the academic year. Here’s what’s next.

6 years ago

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