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1st public elementary school built in North Philadelphia in more than 70 years opens to students
The multi-million dollar, 77,000-square foot building at 23rd and West Cambria Streets will serve 500 pre-K through 5th grade students.
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Philly students tackle mental health with free online app and help from Eagles player Lane Johnson
To help address student mental health challenges, The School District of Philadelphia has introduced a new online multi-platform tool called Kooth.
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Listen 2:01The report comes after the settlement of a lawsuit that accused the state of being complicit in the disparities experienced by low-income students and others.
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Listen 1:17Plans for STEM Hub at Wilmington school aim to empower marginalized communities’ future
A $26 million project aims to overcome educational gaps through a STEM program that will also address mental health services for the communities.
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Philly hip-hop artist returns back to school to share the importance of African American studies
Former students and current hip-hop artists talked to teachers about the importance of African American studies.
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This initiative comes in response to a growing recognition of the importance of addressing mental health issues, including grief, among students.
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Listen 1:22Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia awards millions of dollars to Philly students
It’s not too late to apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships for K-8 education in Philly.
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Listen 1:04Shorter weeks, longer days? Pennsylvania poised to give schools flexibility on minimum requirements
Supporters argued the current law held schools to rigid schedules that didn’t allow for flexibility to address student needs.
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Pennsylvania school choice program criticized as ‘discriminatory’ as lawmakers return to session
Democrats are pushing for billions of additional dollars for public schools, but Republicans are pressing to expand taxpayer funding for private schools.
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The program at Milton Elementary in Sussex County aims to improve literacy and the connection between parents and students.
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Listen 1:03How teaching in Philly district schools differs from charters: Three teachers share their stories
They each have their pros and cons, on issues ranging from resources to oversight. Three teachers share their stories.
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New Jersey has a new seizure first aid awareness law. A local teen helped make it happen
The legislation was inspired by 17-year-old Paul St. Pierre of Maple Shade.
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Listen :59What to know about the state tax break that keeps causing controversy on the Philly School Board
Keystone Opportunity Zones power many of the city’s best-known development projects. Critics say they’re being exploited.
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People who want to work at Philly public schools aren’t hearing back, despite an ongoing staff shortage for teachers.
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New certificate program aims to reduce Delaware’s ‘severe shortages’ of special education teachers
To help alleviate the shortage of special educators, the U.S. Dept. of Education awarded a Del. State professor a grant to develop a special education certification.
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