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Kits to help ID children who go missing to be given out by schools, under Pennsylvania bill
Under the measure, schools would be required to distribute free kits to first-grade students by Nov. 15 of each school year.
3 years ago
Non-US citizens would be eligible to teach in Pennsylvania under a bill passed by the state House
The House of Representatives late Monday passed the bill by a vote of 110 to 93. It now goes on to the state Senate, which is considering own version of the measure.
3 years ago
School funding in Pa. has to change. Does N.J. have the answers?
In a landmark court decision, Pa.'s school funding system was ruled unconstitutional. Now, lawmakers have to address its underlying inequities.
Air Date: June 27, 2023
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West Chester school district asks Pa. officials to delay opening of Clock Tower Schools
West Chester’s attorney sent a letter to state officials saying the district isn’t prepared to provide education services to students when Clock Tower opens on July 1.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania House lawmakers pass bill to recruit more educators by offering $10K stipends
A measure that would give student teachers a stipend while they’re in the classroom for their degree passed the Pa. House of Representatives on Thursday.
3 years ago
A look at the trial — and ruling — that could change Pa.’s school funding system forever
Pennsylvania’s constitution says the legislature has to provide for a “thorough and efficient” system of schools. But what does that really mean?
Air Date: June 20, 2023
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Girls’ High grad speaks out after being denied diploma on stage after dancing during ceremony
"I was so embarrassed. I couldn't even enjoy the rest of the graduation," said Hafsah Abdur-Rahman.
3 years ago
Philly teens learned to install solar panels. Then asbestos closed their school
The celebrated Bright Solar Futures program went on, but without its key hands-on element.
3 years ago
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Pa. budget 2023: How a landmark school funding lawsuit is shaping negotiations
How to fix Pennsylvania’s school funding system is front and center during this year’s budget negotiations in the wake of a landmark Commonwealth Court ruling.
3 years ago
What two starkly different Philly-area high schools tell us about how Pa. funds education
Two neighboring public schools show the inequity of school funding. “Schooled” looks into the forces at play, and how a lack of resources affects everyday life.
Air Date: June 13, 2023
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Book bans are on the rise. Biden is naming a point person to address that
Book bans in schools can violate federal civil rights laws if they create a hostile environment for students. The Education Department will have a new point person to talk to
3 years ago
After three-year debacle, Delaware has plan to remove lead from school drinking water
It’s taken two rounds of testing, and the process was marred by sloppiness and a lack of transparency, but a $3.8 million “shot of adrenaline’’ is coming.
3 years ago
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Philadelphia school placed on lockdown after gun found in student’s backpack
A Philadelphia school was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a gun was found in a student's backpack.
3 years ago
'Schooled' returns with a deep dive into funding and equity in public education
Public education in America is still divided between the haves and have-nots, and the problem doesn’t get much worse than in Pennsylvania. But change could be coming.
Air Date: June 6, 2023
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90 Philadelphia schools to dismiss early Friday due to heat
Officials say the impacted schools do not have sufficient cooling systems and will dismiss two hours early.
3 years ago