
K-12
Philly Schools Chief Tony Watlington, A New I-95 ‘Cap’ Park, Trivia & Things to Do
Kids in Philadelphia go back to school next week. We talk with Superintendent Tony Watlington. Plus, the I-95 cap park project and the best events happening all weekend long.
Air Date: August 31, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:025-year Temple study aims to boost Philly students’ participation in free breakfast and lunch
To start the 5-year, NIH-funded study, researchers will collect feedback directly from students, something they say doesn’t usually happen.
3 weeks ago
Pa. budget inches forward, but lawmakers still split on stalled education funding
The Pa. Senate has moved key code bills that would enable some budget spending, but Democrats say they don’t go far enough.
3 weeks ago
The city of Philadelphia says there will be more police officers around school campuses this fall in an effort to prevent gun violence.
4 weeks ago
School District of Philadelphia releases 2023-2024 COVID protocols
Masking will be optional for students and staff except when determined necessary to fight an outbreak.
4 weeks ago
As classes resume in sweltering heat, many Philly schools lack air conditioning
Amid sweltering heat waves, classes have resumed in many districts around the country that have outdated heating and cooling systems — or no air conditioning at all.
4 weeks ago
New Jersey’s Sikh community want schools to teach kids about Sikhism
A N.J. resident drafted a resolution urging the state to incorporate instruction on Sikhism into grade-school curriculum. Community members say it could help prevent bullying.
4 weeks ago
Upgraded SAFE DE app designed to help Delaware students’ health and wellness
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s School Safety and Wellness Suite offers anonymous reporting, crisis messaging, and mental health education.
4 weeks ago
How students at Central High School are turning cafeteria food waste into mutual aid
Feeding Philly is going into its second year of helping North Philly teens and families fight food insecurity.
1 month ago
New Jersey to require free period products in schools for grades 6 through 12
The state will bear any costs incurred by schools under the legislation.
1 month ago
Philly schools will pay $300 a month to parents who drive their kids to school
The program aims to help combat a bus driver shortage.
1 month ago
“We’re setting a new tone for our family to come in the future.” Bodine High School students examine what it’s like being first-generation college students.
1 month ago
Listen 3:18Through the Return to Learn initiative, the district will enhance support for students facing challenges and high-risk situations.
1 month ago
New Jersey requires climate change education. A year in, here’s how it’s going
New Jersey set aside $4.5 million in grants in 2023 to support and train educators and ensure students in underserved districts also have access to climate change education.
1 month ago
Expiration Dates and Food Waste, ‘Schooled’
Federal standards for food quality labels are lacking, causing tons of confusion for consumers and leading to billions of dollars in food waste across the country every year.
Air Date: August 17, 2023 12:00 pm
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