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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.

12 months ago

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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.

12 months ago

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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.

12 months ago

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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.

12 months ago

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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.

12 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.

12 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
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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

A ninth grader places her cellphone in to a phone holder as she enters class at Delta High School, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Delta, Utah. At the rural Utah school, there is a strict policy requiring students to check their phones at the door when entering every class. Each classroom has a cellphone storage unit that looks like an over-the-door shoe bag with three dozen smartphone-sized slots. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Education

Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban

Pennsylvania passed a bill this year to pilot cell phone bans in schools. Will this actually improve learning, attention and mental health?

Air Date: August 14, 2024 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington
Education

School District of Philadelphia announces new school selection process. Here’s what you need to know

Students will be able to apply to any district school outside of their neighborhood or catchment area for the 2025–2026 school year. The selection process opens Sept. 13.

12 months ago

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Education
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South Jersey school district rescinds controversial bus service plan after outrage from parents

Superintendent Kevin Kanauss wrote a letter Monday stating Deptford Township School District will continue to provide its free bus service as it has in the past.

12 months ago

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Education
6abc

South Jersey school district reduces number of students eligible for free bus services

Over the weekend, the Deptford Township School District also announced it would lower the number of bus stops used for pickups and dropoffs.

12 months ago

A group of educators and School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. sit in a large crowd
Education

Philly schools welcome 800 new hires at annual orientation as Pennsylvania faces teacher shortages

The School District of Philadelphia hosts 800 new teachers, counselors and staff this week at School of the Future for its annual new hire orientation.

12 months ago

John Arnold
Education

Delaware school district suspends 4 officials for mishandling complaints about therapist now charged with child rape

A hospital psychologist alerted Brandywine with concerns about Arnold’s credentials. He had fooled education officials with fake advanced degrees.

12 months ago

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Naveed Baqir
Education

Grand jury probe targets Delaware private school connected to Christina school board member

Naveed Baqir and the private school he co-founded is under scrutiny concerning invoices submitted to the school district.

1 year ago

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