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School district in Schuylkill County becomes first in Pa. to allow armed teachers
District officials and advocates disagree on the efficacy of the policy, and even its legality.
7 years ago
5 ways to make classrooms more inclusive
When a teacher makes their classroom a safe place where a student isn't bullied for an hour out of the day, "That is so important."
7 years ago
Living in Philly without English
Guests: Orlando Almonte, Nelson Flores, Alicia Fernandez The United States doesn’t have an official language, ...
Air Date: October 25, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Pa. test scores stay flat in 2018
Student performance on Pennsylvania’s suite of standardized tests didn’t change much in 2018. ...
7 years ago
Why is the Philadelphia School District paying millions of dollars for taxicabs? The answer involves special education, school choice, and lots and lots of lawyers.
Air Date: October 24, 2018
Listen 12:07Relations between city, district cause growing pains for community schools
The 100-page report says city and school officials haven’t worked well enough together to ensure the program's success.
7 years ago
Report on racism roils Main Line school district
Haverford residents react after a report from an activist group alleges racism in township schools.
7 years ago
After decade of debate, Pa. passes new graduation requirements
The new requirements aren't as tough as originally intended. But many advocates approve of the reduced emphasis on standardized tests.
7 years ago
A dozen voices on education in the heart of Wolf, Wagner country
Pennsylvanians say education is one of the most important issues this election. We talked with people in York County about the education issues that matter to them.
7 years ago
Listen 6:20Guest: Al Vernacchio Sex education curricula vary hugely across the country. ...
Air Date: October 11, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:55Delaware teachers union president resigns after sexist, racist blog posts unearthed
The president of the Delaware teachers union resigned Wednesday night, just hours after WHYY reported about sexist, racist, and other inflammatory remarks on his former blog.
7 years ago
Listen 1:06Wolf, Wagner field education questions from students at Philly forum
No, it wasn’t a debate. But the two men vying to win Penn ...
7 years ago
Skyrocketing special ed. costs falling heavily on Pa. school districts, taxpayers
Special education costs are rising much faster in Pennsylvania than state aid — causing local taxpayers ...
7 years ago
Listen 4:00Controversial school mascot could disappear from Bucks County school district
The Neshaminy School District may be forced to give up its Redskins mascot after a hearing by the Pennsylvania Human Relation Commission
7 years ago
Pa. auditor general cracks down on school districts in recent reports
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has targeted two school districts in recent weeks for mis ...
7 years ago


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