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Education

New certificate program aims to reduce Delaware’s ‘severe shortages’ of special education teachers

To help alleviate the shortage of special educators, the U.S. Dept. of Education awarded a Del. State professor a grant to develop a special education certification.

3 years ago

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

South Philadelphia’s Southwark School reopens after air samples show no signs of asbestos

District officials say they have reconfigured the ventilation system and air samples are not showing signs of the toxic substance.

3 years ago

Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh and Board President Dana Hunter
Education

Democrats who swept Moms For Liberty off Central Bucks School Board fight superintendent’s $700,000 exit deal

The Democratic majority hopes to block the unusual — they say illegal — payout and bring calm to the Central Bucks School District.

3 years ago

A yellow school bus is driving on a road. The words on the side of the bus read
Education

Bucks County families, NAACP, and PairUP Society file civil rights complaint against Pennridge

The federal civil rights complaint alleges racial discrimination and anti-LGBTQ policies and practices in Pennridge schools.

3 years ago

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Abram Lucabaugh in a meeting
Education
6abc

Superintendent with Central Bucks School District resigns with six-figure severance package

The district has faced backlash this year after the board barred school staff from using students' chosen names and pronouns without parental permission.

3 years ago

Abram Lucabaugh in a meeting
Education
6abc

Central Bucks School Board to consider resignation of superintendent

If approved, Abram Lucabaugh could receive a proposed six-figure severance package.

3 years ago

The Pa. State Capitol building is visible.
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

Listen 1:05
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

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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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