K-12
Meet the three talented students repping Philly in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year
Would you have been able to spell “liaise”?
2 years ago
Despite the reinstatement, the mask case will proceed and the board members will still be required to answer the initial filing by Monday, April 4.
2 years ago
LGBTQ groups sue Florida over the so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
The challenge aims to block a new Florida law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
2 years ago
Philly school board names Tony Watlington as new superintendent
Watlington will take over for William Hite at the end of the academic year.
2 years ago
’Our children deserve better’: Supporters rally for desegregation of N.J. schools
A rally to support school desegregation in New Jersey is held as a judge is weighing whether the state is responsible for not doing enough to break up segregation.
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N.J. lawmakers propose to start school later for teens
Several students and parents are on board with the proposal to start school later.
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Chester County judge tosses 5 members of West Chester school board over masks
The board members voted in August to mandate masks after Pa.’s state of emergency ended. A parent filed for their removal. The district didn’t respond.
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The K-8 school was renamed for a formerly enslaved woman who became a Philadelphia teacher and principal.
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Pa. Republican lawmakers push bill targeting transgender girl athletes
A Republican proposal to prevent transgender girls from competing in girls’ school sports is advancing in the Pennsylvania Legislature.
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Why a request for West Chester district data on LGBTQ students spurs privacy worry
Officials denied most of the sensitive information sought, but the demand raised concerns about infringing rights of students and families.
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Florida’s governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’
The law says public school teachers may not instruct on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten through third grade.
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Some kids are happy to ditch the mask at school, others struggle with the transition
Children's mental health experts have advice for how to help kids deal with masking uncertainty – and deal with peer pressure if their mask choice isn't popular at school.
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Principals, district officials clash over new Philly schools budget
The overall budget increased for Philly’s public schools. But some principals say their schools have been shortchanged.
2 years ago
‘Heartbreaking loss’: Beloved Wilmington principal who cut kids’ hair killed in motorcycle wreck
Terrance Newton bonded with kids with his clippers, scissors, and compassionate words. Gov. Carney calls the principal’s death a “heartbreaking loss.”
2 years ago
Listen 2:06Pennsylvania approves stronger charter school regulations
A Pennsylvania regulatory board is supporting Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to subject charter schools to stronger ethics and accounting measures.
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