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Crossing guard struck by vehicle near Burlington City High School in New Jersey. (6abc)
Community
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South Jersey crossing guard dies after being struck near Burlington City High School

Police call his actions "heroic" as he prevented two students from being injured when he was struck.

1 year ago

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Community

‘Really shocked’; Secret Santa visits 2 North Philly elementary schools

Temple University police and an anonymous donor awarded new bicycles to students at two elementary schools and Norris Homes in North Philly.

1 year ago

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Education

Philadelphia Youth Network uses survey to better match summer jobs, students and their goals

Summer jobs, internships help teens gain skills and confidence.

1 year ago

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Education

Philly School District reports record enrollment and uptick in graduating seniors

The district implemented an expanded 9th Grade On-Track program and hired an administrator to better coordinate a district-wide dropout reduction strategy.

1 year ago

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Education
Billy Penn

‘They want that diploma’: Years after dropping out, adults give high school another try

Hard times forced Philly residents out of school, and motivate them to return.

1 year ago

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Education

ACLU of Pa. files lawsuit against Souderton Area School District, alleging free speech and due process violations

The legal action challenges the district’s response to controversy surrounding school board member Bill Formica.

1 year ago

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Education

AI photos showing girl students with nude bodies roil private school in Pennsylvania

A new Pennsylvania state law that takes effect late next month explicitly criminalizes making or disseminating AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

1 year ago

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Education
6abc

Student stabs 2 staffers at Castor Gardens Middle School in Northeast Philadelphia

Police said a 63-year-old woman was stabbed in the left side and was taken to a hospital, and a 31-year-old woman was stabbed in the right arm and refused treatment.

1 year ago

N'Namdee Nelson and Katrina McCombs
Education

Elected officials in Camden want a new school superintendent. Katrina McCombs proclaims she isn’t quitting

Some elected leaders, including Mayor Carstarphen and School Advisory Board President Nelson, are urging the state to replace McCombs.

1 year ago

a meatball sandwich
Education

Fighting hunger at school: N.J. lawmakers working on plans to expand free school meals for all students

N.J.’s plan is moving forward to expand free school meals for all children, not just for those from low-income families.

1 year ago

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Derrick Gallashaw
Education

2 selected to serve on Camden’s advisory school board

Derrick Gallashaw and Gabriel Camacho were selected to finish the terms of two positions, including the board’s disgraced former president Wasim Muhammad.

1 year ago

Former President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines

During his presidential bid, Trump pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil rights protections for transgender students.

1 year ago

A look down a school hallway.
Education

School-related threats in Pa. are on the rise; homicides and violent crime decline

While school-related threats of violence are on the rise this academic year, experts caution that it is too early to determine if this upward trend will continue.

1 year ago

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Camden High School
Education

Camden’s school board plans to fill 2 vacant board positions next week. Parents allege lack of transparency

The two vacancies were created in the fallout behind the resignation of former president Wasim Muhammad.

1 year ago

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Education

55K Philly students could be without transportation to schools if SEPTA strikes

The School District of Philadelphia could offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.

1 year ago

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