K-12
New Jersey schools must develop threat assessment teams by next summer
While many school districts already have “zero tolerance” policies in place, the new law is designed to provide mental health resources to help resolve students' issues.
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Students will no longer be required to complete a writing assessment and the district will resume using PSSA results for its criteria-based middle and high schools.
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A Philly area nonprofit is filling free backpacks with school supplies for students in need
Foster Angels on Earth hopes to help alleviate some of the stress foster kids face ahead of the school year.
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Murphy lifts routine coronavirus testing requirements for school and childcare staff, state contractors. The mandate goes into effect immediately.
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Philly schools could go mask-optional after the first 10 days of class
School District of Philadelphia officials said the district will take a “multi-layered” safety approach this school year.
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Philly public schools push to hire more support staff before first day of school
While Philadelphia schools are mostly staffed with teachers and counselors, they are working to fill hundreds of support roles.
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It’s backpack time! Where to find free bookbags or donate school supplies for Philly kids
From family-friendly giveaways to orgs looking for support, your guide to helping local students prepare for learning this fall.
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‘Tough couple of years’: Delaware students’ academic proficiency far below pre-pandemic levels
For public school students in grades 3 through 8, 42% are proficient in English and 30% in math. One education advocate says the scores reflect a system “in crisis.”
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‘We’re just surviving’: Report details COVID’s long-term impacts on Philly students
A report published Monday by Children First shows COVID’s toll on young Philadelphians. Students and child advocates want more school-based services.
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New school year, no mask rules for most of U.S.
“The framework has flipped.” This year, districts requiring masks are few and far between. Philadelphia and Newark are outliers, for now.
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Binders, backpacks… and inflation are on this year’s back-to-school shopping list
This year's back-to-school shopping season lands in the middle of the highest inflation in four decades — how will this affect spending?
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More than 40% of children report struggles with persistent sadness and desperation. Doctors, patients, parents, and politicians urged more services.
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Camden schools kick off enrollment fairs ahead of academic year
Families are invited to enroll and re-register pre-K through 12th-grade students at a series of free events ahead of the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The Regional Roundup: August 1, 2022
We'll talk about the controversial book review policy passed by Central Bucks' school board Tuesday. And, a proposal for a 76ers arena is met with mixed reaction by neighbors.
Air Date: August 1, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14The Pennridge school board is considering a policy that would limit the “nonschool materials” students can share in school and online.
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