K-12
Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for private school vouchers
Shapiro, believed to be on Kamala Harris’ vice president shortlist, did not express public support for school vouchers until running for governor.
2 years ago
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions
What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what’s still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, “clean, green, saver,” and more.
Air Date: July 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11State education officials now admit they erred in verifying that Arnold has advanced degrees in psychology from Ohio University, which he never attended.
2 years ago
Listen 2:21Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
The district has ignored persistent harassment and bullying of Jewish students, some of whom have been forced to drop out, lawyers wrote in the complaint.
2 years ago
No more distractions: Delaware lawmakers back effort to seal away cell phones in the classroom
Lawmakers approved $250,000 for schools to test out ways of ending the distraction caused by cell phones in the classroom.
2 years ago
Listen 2:24The district’s solicitor leaves after more than 20 years. It comes after the board has been placed under state DOJ monitoring.
2 years ago
Southern Delaware high school introduces new healthy vending machine for student athletes
After a football coach in southern Del. saw his athlete devouring four bags of chips, he looked to introduce better snack options for student athletes.
2 years ago
Listen 1:22Free period products coming to some Pa. schools thanks to $3M budget commitment
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed off on a $3 million grant program to provide free period products to Pennsylvania schools. Many key details still need to be worked out.
2 years ago
One parent said her daughter was targeted on TikTok a month after teachers fell victim to an online harassment campaign. She said the district’s response was lackluster.
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Listen 1:12Delaware expands cultural education requirements in K-12 curriculum
The bill started with a focus on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history but expanded to include all ethnic groups.
2 years ago
Students in the Malvern district impersonated their teachers on social media. Schools across Chesco and the U.S. are wondering how to adapt amid ever-changing technology.
2 years ago
Listen 1:09Is social media to blame? Chester County teachers become target of viral attacks
Middle schoolers in Chester County made national headlines for creating TikTok accounts impersonating their teachers. We ask: Are teens getting meaner in the digital age?
Air Date: July 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:56A disagreement about measuring student poverty is delaying the Pa. budget
That’s a key issue for public school advocates, who see this year’s budget as critical to eliminating the funding gap between rich and poor districts.
2 years ago
Gemayel Keyes testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in Washington, D.C.
2 years ago
Middle schoolers create over 20 fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers in Chester County
After consulting with law enforcement agencies, the Great Valley School District held an assembly for eighth-grade students to address the responsibility of social media.
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