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Education

Proposal would keep Pennsylvania students enrolled amid district residency disputes

The proposal would prohibit school districts from withdrawing a student from school until a parent has exhausted all options to prove their residency.

3 years ago

Melissa Tracey in her lab.
Education

Empowering minds, nourishing souls: Delaware’s Melissa Tracy is among Global Teacher Prize finalists

Wilmington teacher Melissa Tracy earns international recognition as the only American finalist in the Global Teacher Prize.

3 years ago

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Frank Hughes fixes a piece of adaptive play equipment
Community

Delaware teacher creates ‘bocce ramp’ to support play for students of all abilities

Frank Hughes started with building a catapult in 2012. Since then, he’s built more than 50 devices to help students of all abilities to play.

3 years ago

The five winning Democratic candidates with sitting Democratic CBSD board member Dr. Mariam Mahmud.
Politics & Policy

How Democrats flipped a Central Bucks School Board embroiled in controversy

CBSD attracted attention for book bans, anti-LGBTQ sentiments, and treatment of its students and staff. Democrats completed a clean sweep of all five board races.

3 years ago

Listen 1:21
An election worker holds I Voted stickers
Politics & Policy

These Delco teens aren’t old enough to vote, but they run your local polling station

If you’re voting in Tuesday’s municipal elections in Delaware County, the friendly faces checking you in at the polling station may not be old enough to vote themselves.

3 years ago

SNAC educator Maxine Middlebrook stands next to a very tall sunflower plant.
Education

From garden to classroom, Southern Delaware’s SNAC Garden Foundation aims to enhance student learning and well-being

The foundation helps transform school gardens into outdoor classrooms to promote nature appreciation and healthier eating habits.

3 years ago

Listen 1:19
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Community

Bomb squad called to Medford, N.J. school; man detained by police

Police officers and bomb squad units were called to a school in Burlington County, New Jersey on Monday evening.

3 years ago

A person leaving out of the front door of Southwark Elementary with a box of possessions in hand.
Education
6abc

Elementary school in South Philadelphia temporarily closed over asbestos concerns

Southwark Elementary in South Philadelphia will close for several weeks.

3 years ago

Philly teacher Rachael Grobman decorates her second grade classroom.
Education
Billy Penn

Teacher with bright classroom experience hopes to work in Philly public schools, but hasn’t heard back

The district is working on a “streamlined onboarding process,” per a spokesperson, as hundreds of positions remain unfilled.

3 years ago

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NPR
Education

Scholastic backtracks, saying it will stop separating diverse books for fairs in 2024

Scholastic faced backlash for putting books dealing with race, gender and sexuality in their own optional category for middle school book fairs. It's now apologizing.

3 years ago

a close-up of a parent and child playing with rocks.
Health

Delaware launches innovative QT30 app to enhance child development

The state’s QT30 program was originally presented as a brochure, but the new app should better communicate how parents can promote child development.

3 years ago

Philadelphia high school students and their allies gather at City Hall for a rally in support of Palestine. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Hundreds of Philly high school students walk out of class to march in support of Palestinians

“I have to say something,” one student said. “I have to use my voice.”

3 years ago

Students at Cherry Hill High School East staged a sit-in Monday morning in support of teacher Timothy Locke.
Education

Cherry Hill dad sues state, district over policy keeping schools from outing transgender students

The suit challenges guidance issued by the Education Department, which does not mandate that school staff notify parents of their child’s gender identification.

3 years ago

Chris Langhorn poses for a photo in front of his electric vehicle while it's charging.
Education

‘At the forefront’: Students at Delaware vo-tech school install, operate EV charging stations

Delcastle Technical’s project launches as Delaware is encouraging the purchase of EVs, and requiring new homes to have charging infrastructure.

3 years ago

Listen 4:09
Devin Jiang speaks at a podium.
Education

Make Us Visible Delaware pushes for more Asian American history in K-12 education

The newly formed chapter wants to see Delaware follow other states in requiring and funding more Asian American history in schools.

3 years ago

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