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Brendan Boyle
Education

As heat prompts early dismissals, Philly lawmakers call for more funds for public school facilities

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle and other local officials highlighted longstanding issues like lack of air conditioning and poor ventilation.

11 months ago

Students returning to school
Education

Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington welcome students on first day of school

Parker, Watlington and other school officials were on hand at Franklin S. Edmonds School in Mount Airy on Monday to celebrate the beginning of the school year.

11 months ago

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School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

63 Philly schools to dismiss early on Tuesday, Wednesday due to inadequate A/C

The School District of Philadelphia announced 63 schools without adequate cooling will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to extreme heat.

11 months ago

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People gathered to cut the ribbon
Education

‘One of us’: Delaware community celebrates local educator during opening of Wilmington’s first new school in half a century

The new school in the city's East Side neighborhood, which replaces Bancroft School, is named in honor of Maurice Pritchett, who was principal at Bancroft from 1975 to 2005.

11 months ago

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A solar panel is visible.
PlanPhilly
Education

New state grant program means solar panels could bring deeper savings to cash-strapped Philly schools

The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar.

11 months ago

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David Chaney, Sr. hands a backpack to a child at a giveaway
Education

100 Black Men of Philadelphia gives away book bags and school supplies ahead of school year

The nonprofit held the backpack and school supplies giveaway in downtown Philadelphia Saturday morning.

11 months ago

Listen 1:10
Becky Pringle speaking at the DNC
Politics & Policy

Due Diligence: Philly-born NEA president says education at stake in election

As the president of the nation’s largest union, Becky Pringle plays a major role in Democratic politics, but a recent incident in Philly proved an embarrassment for the NEA.

11 months ago

Books are pictured at the Bache Martin School Library in Philadelphia
Education

Just 4 of Philly’s 218 public schools have librarians. A $150K grant hopes to move the needle

Studies show that schools with certified librarians have higher achievement and graduation rates, especially for students of color and those in underserved communities.

11 months ago

Trump speaks at a podium lined with U.S. flags on Jan. 6.
Courts & Law

Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally

Jurors found the Allentown School District retaliated against Jason Moorehead when it suspended him after the deadly insurrection in the nation's capital.

11 months ago

water fountain in a school
Education

Schools in Pa., N.J. and Del. receive more than $1 million to tackle lead contamination

Schools and day cares in the U.S. are receiving annual funding to test and treat lead in drinking water.

11 months ago

Listen 1:14
Fairfax County Public School buses are lined up at a maintenance facility
Education

Philadelphia psychologists say this is how families can support kids’ mental health as they go back to school

Pediatric psychologists say it’s important to normalize feelings of anxiety and worry that kids and teens may feel about returning to school.

11 months ago

Listen 1:01
Tony Watlington reading to a group of students
Education

5 things to know before Philly students head back to school Monday

Philly Superintendent Tony Watlington discussed the latest on year-round schools, early dismissals, A/C, teacher and staff updates, school safety plans and curriculum changes.

11 months ago

Donta Rose and and Kelvin Jeremiah at a table with backpacks
Education

PHA and Sharswood grocery store gift more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Philly students

“We think it is important to invest in back-to-school,” said PHA president and CEO Kelvin Jeremiah.

11 months ago

Mark Holodick speaks before the Christina school board
Education

‘Disheartening and frustrating’: Del. education secretary pleads with Christina school board to focus on students amid controversies

The Christina School District board continued to fight despite calls from the state’s Education Department and the public to put students first.

12 months ago

Gloria Casarez school
PlanPhilly
Education

As the climate warms, more Philly public schools get A/C — but dozens still don’t have enough

A high-profile donation landed A/C units in several more schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say.

12 months ago

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