K-12
‘Abbott Elementary’ National Lunch Break Tour makes a stop in Philly to surprise local teachers
More than a thousand teachers are expected to receive free classroom supplies and snacks across the U.S. thanks to the tour.
3 years ago
Listen 1:20Longtime school board member killed in West Caln Township, Pa. plane crash
The small plane, a twin-engine Gulfstream American GA-7, crashed in an area between a home and some trees in the 500 block of Old Wilmington Road in West Caln Township.
3 years ago
5 key takeaways from Watlington’s first ‘State of the Schools’ address
In his first “State of the Schools” address, Superintendent Tony Watlington said public schools are important because they help “build the middle class.”
3 years ago
Superintendent Watlington outlined the key issues he plans to tackle and previewed the obstacles they face as a district.
3 years ago
N.J. group offering support to address rising suicide deaths among youth
A New Jersey group is educating students about mental health issues to combat rising youth suicide incidents.
3 years ago
A Pennsylvania law shields teacher misconduct complaints. A judge ruled that’s unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that a Pennsylvania law making it a crime to release information about teacher disciplinary complaints is unconstitutional.
3 years ago
‘Thrive at Five’: Philly school officials are urging parents to register students for kindergarten
The district says it’s important for parents to register students as soon as possible due to limited seats per school.
3 years ago
Long-sought charter school changes on the table as Pa. lawmakers plot education funding overhaul
Pennsylvania lawmakers say a court mandate to overhaul public school funding has opened avenues for compromise on charter school reform.
3 years ago
Bullying on the Rise, Disappearing Pay Phones, Why We Love (or Hate) Spicy Foods
Incidents of bullying and harassment are at an all-time high at schools across New Jersey. Also, where have all the pay phones gone? And, our differing tolerance for spice.
Air Date: January 24, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30New Jersey finds way to fund charter school buildings
A bill that reshapes the School Development Authority establishes a low-interest program for charter schools for their building needs.
3 years ago
CHOP to train Mastery Schools students for jobs in health care
CHOP and Mastery Schools are partnering to teach Philly high school students to serve in health care roles.
3 years ago
After 37 years, Philly teachers union president Jerry Jordan is stepping down
Jordan joined the union in 1987, and has served as president since 2008.
3 years ago
Listen :59During an interview with WHYY News on MLK's legacy in education, Superintendent Watlington discusses what challenges the district currently faces.
3 years ago
Listen 1:39Instead of giving new funding to a program that prioritizes the state’s poorest school districts, Pennsylvania lawmakers put $100M toward school construction projects.
3 years ago
Weather and El Nino, Radon Protection, Cursive Comeback
Cursive is disappearing from schools nationwide, and with an increased demand for digital literacy and keyboard skills, is it time to say farewell?
Air Date: January 9, 2024 12:00 pm
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