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Philly parents and school employees voice concerns about bathroom breaks, shortage of essential staff

Parents and staff urged the school board to address student wellness issues and school closures during its second public hearing.

3 weeks ago

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‘It’s going to die’: Education advocates to vote on Wilmington school redistricting plans amid political uncertainty

The Delaware General Assembly must approve any redistricting plan for city schools. Implementation could take up to five years.

3 weeks ago

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Billy Penn

Philly students are using AI tools to write essays. Can they do so responsibly?

Artificial intelligence developers were likely not thinking of youth development when they created large language models. This intergenerational Penn research team is.

4 weeks ago

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Bristol’s Nature Club teaches kids lessons on a forest floor

Natural environments are known to benefit childhood development. The Bristol School District includes a forest in its curriculum.

4 weeks ago

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Pennsylvania’s budget impasse is affecting schools. William Penn School District could run out of money within months

More than half of the Delaware County school district's revenue comes from the state. Without a budget, funds could run dry by the end of January.

1 month ago

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Education

El grupo de estudiantes de más rápido crecimiento de Delaware se está quedando atrás. Los estudiantes multilingües afrontan una profunda brecha en financiación y recursos

Un nuevo informe muestra que los estudiantes multilingües casi llega a los 19,000 en Delaware, pero la escasez de docentes y los sistemas obsoletos dejan brechas clave.

1 month ago

One person was seriously injured after an accident
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School bus driver killed in accident during evacuation drill outside Newark, Delaware middle school

A spokesperson for Gauger Cobbs Middle School said there were a few minor injuries to students, but that no one required hospitalization.

1 month ago

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Education
Billy Penn

Early data shows progress in math for Philadelphia students, with lots of room for overall improvement

Philly students are showing higher test scores and increased attendance, but are still lagging in reading scores.

1 month ago

Cheltenham High School
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Cheltenham High School cancels football season amid hazing allegations

Cheltenham School District has received reports “indicating multiple team members engaged in hazing through physical contact.”

1 month ago

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Naveed Baqir speaks
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Delaware school board member living in Pakistan ousted from seat under new residency law

Naveed Baqir said he was removed from his position because of political motivations, not the new law requiring physical presence in his district.

1 month ago

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La secretaria de educación de Delaware, Cindy Marten
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“Dificultades para leer”: Delaware implementa un plan de alfabetización temprana para mejorar los resultados de aprendizaje de los estudiantes

Delaware está financiando esfuerzos para impulsar la alfabetización temprana, pero persisten las disparidades raciales y de ingresos.

2 months ago

Children in a classroom
Education

Delaware’s fastest-growing student group is being left behind as multilingual learners face deep gap in funding, resources

A new report shows multilingual learners make up nearly 19,000 of Delaware's students, but teacher shortages and outdated systems leave key gaps.

2 months ago

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Camden residents are rallying for a new field house at the high school athletic fields

The ad hoc committee has been working for years to rebuild the athletic field where the Camden High Panthers play.

2 months ago

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Education

Haverford school district is at odds with teachers union over wage increases. A resolution could be on the horizon

Staff in Delaware County’s second-largest school district have been working without a contract since Sept. 1. The two sides are finally getting closer to a deal.

2 months ago

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Education

Ley de desayuno universal convierte a Delaware en uno de los pocos estados que ofrecen comidas escolares gratuitas

Delaware pagará alrededor de $3.2 millones para ampliar el desayuno gratuito a 83 escuelas, para que todos los estudiantes tengan acceso sin costo.

2 months ago

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