K-12
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
‘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 4:09Make 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
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro crosses partisan school choice divide
Gov. Josh Shapiro's support has raised Pennsylvania’s profile in the national voucher debate and given advocates optimism that the program will eventually become law.
3 years ago
Touchdowns to tostones: Delaware high school footballer dreams of NFL future
The Caravel Academy running back hopes to show his talent and represent his community beyond the high school level.
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Listen 1:37‘This is home for us’: Former Philly factory to reopen as alternative high school
El Centro de Estudiantes has called three buildings home since 2009. It will now have what it hopes will be a permanent home.
3 years ago
How charter schools work in Philadelphia, and why they’re controversial
10 questions about charters, answered.
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The agreement, reached late Thursday night, prevented 1,900 workers from voting to strike after their contract was set to expire Sept. 30.
3 years ago
Pa. lawmakers push for state funding for school monitoring program in hopes of slowing gun violence
The School District of Philadelphia launched its Safe Path gun violence prevention program in 2022. Pa. lawmakers are now calling for $50 million in state funds to expand it.
3 years ago
The longtime Philly teacher who inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’ is honored at Overbrook High School
Joyce Abbott, the teacher that inspired and motivated Quinta Brunson, had a street renamed after her, and was inducted into her alma mater's Hall of Fame.
3 years ago
A Philly nonprofit is giving away $4 million in scholarships to tuition-based schools
Families could receive up to $3,200 to help with school tuition.
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Listen 1:05“Cafeteria workers are just as important as the teachers,” said Local 54 member Ronnette Lark.
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Listen 1:05Some students in New Jersey district go remote, others change buildings due to mold
No completion date has been set for the mold remediation, said Superintendent Colleen Murray.
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Should you post your kids online? Plus, testing your civics knowledge & the host of ‘On Point’
On Point's Meghna Chakrabarti joins us. And, the author of 'Sharenthood' on posting pictures of kids online. Plus, the 2023 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey results.
Air Date: September 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:19Philly schools trailblazer Constance Clayton has died
Dr. Clayton led Philly schools from 1982 until 1993. She was the city’s first Black superintendent and also the first woman in that role.
3 years ago
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