K-12
New study pushes Pa. to embrace trauma-informed education
Even as school districts across the country have become more aware of how trauma can affect learning, there’s been little concrete policy on the state or federal level.
7 years ago
Student protesters shut down Philly school board meeting over metal detector vote
The Philadelphia school board voted to require metal detectors at all district high schools; protesters then took over the meeting
7 years ago
Erie school nurse says she loves her job, but the salary is ‘like a nightmare’
Bridgette May has a salary under $45,000 a year.
7 years ago
Pa. DHS orders ’emergency removal’ of children at Glen Mills
Pa. officials have ordered the "emergency removal" of all children remaining in the oldest reform school in the country.
7 years ago
NBA legend Kobe Bryant visits Hamilton School
Bryant returned to his West Philadelphia roots on Thursday to sow seeds of inspiration and inspire members of the next generation.
7 years ago
How school construction is changing due to security concerns
In this time of mass shootings, schools are feeling the pressure to make changes to how schools are constructed in an effort to keep intruders out.
7 years ago
N.J. school funding dominates first public budget hearing in Trenton
As New Jersey lawmakers delve into particulars of the budget plan, proponents and opponents of changes in school funding argue their positions.
7 years ago
Glen Mills was once one of the most prestigious reform schools in the country. Now, students are being pulled out in waves following allegations of widespread abuse.
Air Date: March 19, 2019
Listen 49:46Delaware lawmakers want more elementary school counselors and psychologists for students
To help students suffering from trauma and mental illness, Delaware lawmakers want to boost the number of elementary school counselors and psychologists.
7 years ago
What happened when Philly closed 30 schools? New study offers answers
Closures displaced thousands of students, but a new study suggests the kids who fared worst academically were at schools where most displaced students went.
7 years ago
‘Hard’ and ‘soft’ school safety solutions on display at western Pa. conference
Presentations ran the gamut from so-called “soft” solutions like mental health counseling to “hard” solutions like metal detectors and armed staff.
7 years ago
Listen 1:38Pa. school may remodel locker rooms over transgender student access
The moves come after protests over how the Eastern Lancaster County School District is providing locker room and bathroom access for a transgender student.
7 years ago
Students in Pa., N.J. skipping class to urge action on climate change
‘What’s the point of preparing for a future if you won’t have one?’ said Philly’s lead organizer, Sabirah Mahmud, 16.
7 years ago
Latest attempt to rate N.J. schools is now public
The ratings ranged from 1 to 100 and are based on a compilation of factors for schools in each category.
7 years ago
Cheyney plans sweeping changes to secure its future — and accreditation
As it faces a November decision on whether it will keep its accreditation, the school plans an aggressive fundraising campaign and several partnerships.
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