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After racist taunts, Quakertown students hold first MLK Day of service
Last year, Quakertown students taunted and threw rocks at students from the majority-black Cheltenham district. As a response, the district held its first MLK Day of Service.
7 years ago
Delaware unveils online 'report card' for public schools
Delaware's new schools 'report card' is colorful and interactive. Users can find an array of information on academics, enrollment, school climate and faculty.
7 years ago
1,000 volunteers will paint inspirational murals at Kensington High on MLK Day
At Kensington High, volunteers intend to paint 100 murals reflecting the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr. and other inspiring figures.
7 years ago
Youth in Pa. residential institutions unsafe, disconnected, denied quality education
Lack of adequate oversight by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has resulted in children being put in harm’s way.
7 years ago
$60 million boost in Del. education funds sought for English learners, poor students
Gov. Carney wants Delaware's school districts to craft initiatives that benefit children who do poorly on state's standardized tests compared with children of means.
7 years ago
Listen 1:23Pa. school board punts on policy to allow teachers to carry guns
The board approved the policy in September, making it the first district in Pennsylvania to sanction armed teachers. The teachers union quickly sued, followed by parents.
7 years ago
Charter school intends to honor Philadanco dance founder
A pending String Theory charter school in West Philadelphia will be named after the African-American dance pioneer.
7 years ago
Proposal to arm teachers in Tamaqua to get postponement vote
Following lawsuits, the Tamaqua School Board will vote Tuesday night on whether to suspend a policy that allows some school staff to carry guns anonymously.
7 years ago
Bucks County parent details violent origin of controversial school mascot
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission will decide whether the Neshaminy School District must find a new nickname for some of its sports teams.
7 years ago
Officials vote to postpone policy to arm teachers
School board members in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania have voted to postpone a policy allowing teachers to carry guns in school.
7 years ago
Pa. court rejects appeal from family who says son was raped in Philly school
A case that could set statewide precedent in holding school districts liable for ongoing student-on-student bullying has hit a barrier.
7 years ago
Principal turnover highest in Pa. cities, study says, and school leaders may be getting whiter, too
A new report reveals five eye-raising trends among school principals related to turnover, age, race, geography and more.
7 years ago
Why Pennsylvania is trying a new solution for the school scoring equation
Should schools be rated and reviewed like restaurants, movies, and Uber rides? Or are the stakes higher? Why Pennsylvania is trying a new tool.
Air Date: January 8, 2019
Listen 15:10Defense expert: Neshaminy School District mascot reflects ‘living tradition’
The Pa. Human Relations Commission is weighing whether to force Neshaminy School District to drop the Redskins mascot.
7 years ago
Pa. commission could ax controversial Neshaminy school mascot
A public hearing this week will evaluate whether Native American-themed mascot creates “hostile educational environment.”
7 years ago
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