
K-12
Philly charter school trains teachers, staff in youth mental health first aid
Hundreds took part in the trainings provided by the city’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services and a national organization, Project 375.
7 years ago
School safety task force homes in on mental health
After a series of meetings with teachers, administrators, and students, a school safety task force is calling for more mental health resources.
7 years ago
District officials project optimism as new Philly school year begins
Capitalizing on a window of relative prosperity, the School District of Philadelphia hopes to establish momentum during a governance change.
7 years ago
Listen 2:48N.J. gov embraces idea of school alarms linked to police, wants funding change
Gov. Phil Murphy has conditionally vetoed a bill requiring all New Jersey public school buildings to be equipped with a panic alarm syste ...
7 years ago
As classes begin, Philly ‘turnaround’ school hoping for a rebound year
Andrew Brooking’s future at Philadelphia’s Blaine Elementary seemed uncertain.
7 years ago
Listen 6:47A prayer for seizing opportunity
As our Philly students start a new school year, I know they feel like they have all the time in the world to fulfill their dreams. But I have 3 words for them: Life is short.
7 years ago
Education Dept. proposals on guns in schools sparks outcry
he Education Department says it is weighing whether to allow states to use federal funds to purchase guns for schools
7 years ago
School is a place where kids learn about health — everything from nutrition to avoiding STDs. But increasingly, schools across the coun ...
Air Date: August 24, 2018
Listen 48:51Sending ‘sick’ kids to school is the new normal
In the face of ringworm, scabies — even lice — keeping kids in class is a priority.
7 years ago
Listen 6:06Vaccines and schools — a public health power couple
School vaccination laws took a long time to take root. Today, every state has one. Here’s how that happened.
7 years ago
Listen 12:23Times have changed. Is sex ed ready?
The LGBTQ and #MeToo movements are shifting our cultural attitudes. Is what we teach in the classroom shifting, too?
7 years ago
Listen 7:46Wolf calls Wagner’s new education funding proposal ‘abracadabra math’
Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner has a ...
7 years ago
With glossary of city slang, Philly students create jawn for new teachers
The handbook contains sections with student perspectives on classroom situations, reminiscences of inspiring teachers, and a listing of the latest slang.
7 years ago
Pa. funding lawsuit moves toward full trial as court dismisses latest objection
Plaintiffs believe Pennsylvania’s system for funding education has violated the state Constitution on multiple fronts
7 years ago
5 ways to ease back into your school schedule
That time of summer is here…when the stores are filled with school supplies, bus schedules and teacher assignments are announced and ki ...
7 years ago