K-12
City Council passes bill to require more asbestos inspections in Philly schools
The school district opposes the bill, saying asbestos is already tightly regulated, and the bill will only complicate things.
2 years ago
Central Bucks School District backpedals, classes about puberty are now optional and virtual
After receiving criticism from parents and district employees, Central Bucks School District has made all of its elementary classes on puberty virtual and optional.
2 years ago
Lenape Middle school students protest a teacher placed on sudden leave as the district also plans to enact a new book censorship policy.
2 years ago
Students and parents say there’s a lack of school crossing guards, police officers, and 911 dispatchers to take calls in times of need.
2 years ago
A flurry of moves by Central Bucks School District leaders has ignited another battle over civil rights for the LGTBQ community in Bucks County.
2 years ago
How four Philly students ended up working for their principal as teachers
Philadelphia Principal Marla Travis not only kept in touch with four former students: They became teachers at her school, thanks to the example she set.
2 years ago
Weapon scans begin for Philadelphia School District middle-schoolers
The weapons screenings are taking place upon arrival for middle schoolers at six schools each day.
2 years ago
Hindu priest calls for more N.J. schools to add Diwali to their calendars
Schools in N.J. must excuse students who celebrate the Hindu holiday. But a Nevada-based Hindu priest wants the holiday added to every district calendar.
2 years ago
Nonbinary student denied choice of health class at Central Bucks school
Students who are gender-nonconforming or trans could access health classes by attending the classroom corresponding to the student’s sex assigned at birth.
2 years ago
Listen 2:16Country music icon Dolly Parton celebrates success of Imagination Library in Wilmington
She has performed on stages all over the world, but the biggest impact of Dolly Parton’s career could be helping millions of kids develop a love for reading.
2 years ago
New ‘American standard’: EPA chief Regan touts zero emission school buses at Wilmington teen center
Clean energy and electric vehicles took center stage in Wilmington on Monday when the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency visited a teen center.
2 years ago
How the Constitution teaches students to disagree civilly
A recent RAND Corporation survey found that nearly 75% of school district leaders nationwide felt political polarization interfered with their ability to teach their students.
2 years ago
Want to know the condition of a Philly school building? New map to help
As part of an effort to address aging buildings, the Philadelphia district says a new interactive map will help communities learn more about local schools.
2 years ago
Central High School’s new president makes history
Katharine Davis has been named the 15th president of Central High School, becoming the first woman and the first African American to lead the 186-year-old institution.
2 years ago
The pandemic has erased a decade of public preschool gains
Nearly 300,000 fewer children were enrolled in preschool during the 2020-2021 school year compared to 2019-2020 — an 18% drop.
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