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The Capital Building in Harrisburg, Pa
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Dark money group puts pressure on Pa. lawmakers after Shapiro vows voucher veto

The group running the attack ads, Commonwealth Action, is not required to disclose its donors.

3 years ago

Police officer walks the halls of a high school.
Education

School police don’t reduce gun possession or threats on campus, but they do lead to fewer fights, new study finds

The presence of school resource officers, sometimes called school police, comes with tradeoffs for Black students according to a new report.

3 years ago

George W. Nebinger School building
Education
Billy Penn

Most Philly schools were found in ‘poor’ or ‘unsatisfactory’ condition before district paused assessments, per new analysis

Mapping last year’s partial survey lets you see where each school stands compared to the rest.

3 years ago

Nylla Miller speaks in a close-up photo. She is wearing her high school graduation cap and gown.
Education

Students in shortchanged Pennsylvania school districts plug away while lawmakers dither over funding

By pursuing funding equity in court, financially challenged Pennsylvania districts are following a well-traveled school reform path.

3 years ago

Jordan Richards talks with recruiters at a check-in table at the SDP job fair.
Education

Now hiring: Hundreds of job seekers flood School District of Philadelphia job fair

The district is hoping to fill 1,000 vacancies before the start of the new school year.

3 years ago

Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philly school gets new name: Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy

When students at the Chester A. Arthur School researched the namesake of their institution, they began the process of changing the name to reflect "who we are as a school".

3 years ago

The state Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania budget still in turmoil over school vouchers and equity funding case

The state government is approaching a second week without full spending authority.

3 years ago

Foundation Academies Front
Education

New Jersey charter schools seek equal treatment to fund their buildings

Charter schools are public schools in the Garden State, except when it comes to funding buildings.

3 years ago

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The acronym DIAA and text underneath that reads Education through Athletics
Education

First trans member of Delaware’s body governing high school sports says state needs to improve and standardize policies for trans athletes

Kathy Carpenter was a prolific athlete in high school and college. Now she’s fighting for better treatment of transgender youth in sports.

3 years ago

An aerial view of the Pa. House of Representatives chambers
Education

Cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania face rule changes under a Democrat-backed House bill

The bill passed 122 to 81 on Friday, with all Democrats voting for it, joined by 20 Republicans.

3 years ago

Philadelphia School District headquarters (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

School District of Philadelphia names new deputy superintendent of academic services

Dawson currently serves as the chief academic and accountability officer for city schools in Birmingham, Ala.

3 years ago

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers displays a two-year budget authored by the Republicans controlled Legislature that he signed, Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Madison, Wis. Evers used his partial veto power to remove tax cuts for the state's wealthiest taxpayers and protect 180 diversity, equity and inclusion jobs Republicans wanted to cut at the University of Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Harm Venhuizen)
Politics & Policy

Wisconsin governor’s 400-year veto angers opponents in state with long history of creative cuts

Wisconsin governors have the most powerful partial veto power in the country because, unlike in other states, they can strike nearly any part of a budget bill.

3 years ago

Graduation ceremony, with student getting denied a diploma.
Education
6abc

Philadelphia High School for Girls announces leadership change following graduation controversy

There is a change in leadership at The Philadelphia High School for Girls following controversy at last month's graduation ceremony.

3 years ago

Throughout the trail, 10 signs guide community members to educational programs in both Spanish and English
Education

‘An amazing tool’: Wilmington’s first dual language trail celebrates bilingualism and inclusivity

Wilmington's first dual language trail encourages bilingualism through educational activities and fun experiences at Cool Spring Park.

3 years ago

Moms for Liberty co-founde
Education

Moms for Liberty’s focus on school races nationwide, sets up political clash with teachers unions

The “parental rights” group Moms for Liberty is looking to expand its efforts to elect school board candidates in 2024 and beyond.

3 years ago

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