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K-12

A stack of banned books sits on a table, while someone reads 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison
Education

PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans

The federal lawsuit alleges the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books from library shelves.

3 years ago

A group of young people speaking into microphones.
Community

Camden students launch podcast offering youthful commentary on city’s state of affairs

Hosts Ahmad Tilghman, Makyah Truitt, Keynan Ivey, and Natasha Delgado share their views on a wide range of topics like bullying, poverty, and pop culture.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Republicans continue push to restrict teachings on race in South Carolina

South Carolina Republicans are one step closer to restricting how race gets taught in K-12 classrooms.

3 years ago

The exterior of Grover Washington Jr. Middle School in Olney.
Education

Gun recovered from Philadelphia middle school, two juveniles in custody

A teacher at Grover Washington Middle School alerted authorities that a student was in possession of a firearm, according to the Philadelphia Police.

3 years ago

Police cars outside of E.W. Rhodes Elementary School
Education

Gun fired at elementary school in North Philadelphia, no injuries reported

A gun was found at E.W. Rhodes Elementary around 11 a.m. following the shooting, according to Philadelphia Police.

3 years ago

Students walking in the hall at school.
Education

To improve kids’ mental health, some schools start later

Large school systems including Denver, Philadelphia and Anchorage, Alaska, have been looking into later start times.

3 years ago

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NPR
Education

Schools ended universal free lunch. Now meal debt is soaring

A recent survey found school districts had more than $19 million in unpaid meal debt, with the Midwest and Great Plains reporting the highest rates of meal debt.

3 years ago

Good Morning America screenshot
Education

Parents talk bullying after elite New Jersey boarding school admits fault in son’s death

Bill and Dr. Elizabeth Reid appeared on "Good Morning America" to discuss the admission of the Lawrenceville School in failing to protect their son Jack.

3 years ago

Boys Latin students admire photos on the wall of Immortal Vision Studio
Education
Billy Penn

A West Philly high school is giving the entire junior class work experience through a robust new internship program

The Boys’ Latin initiative follows the growing recognition that hands-on job training helps teens build a network and further future careers.

3 years ago

A closeup of Bill McSwain
Education

Duane Morris’ investigation into Central Bucks finds no discrimination against LGBTQ students

Duane Morris claims the district is “ahead of the curve” in creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ students. The ACLU calls the investigation a “sham.”

3 years ago

Listen 1:27
The front of a brick school building.
Education
6abc

Universal Vare Charter School in Philadelphia becomes 6th school to close due to asbestos issues

Universal Vare is the sixth school to close due to asbestos, following the C.W. Henry Elementary School, which closed on Monday.

3 years ago

Kimora Jackson speaks at a podium in front of a presentation.
PlanPhilly
Science

My Climate Story: Philadelphia students present environmental problems and solutions at WHYY

Inside WHYY, students from eight area schools listened as their peers shared presentations, spoken word, and projects about the climate in Greater Philadelphia and beyond.

3 years ago

Listen 1:51
Philadelphia School District headquarters
Education

5 students in West Philadelphia school hospitalized after drinking unknown substance from grape juice bottles

The Philadelphia Police Department and the Office of School Safety at the School District of Philadelphia are investigating the incident.

3 years ago

Unsafe Philadelphia school buildings have been a concern recently among educators and others. (Johann Calhoun / Chalkbeat Philadelphia)
Studio 2

Asbestos in Schools, La bohème, NPR’s Ari Shapiro

Opera Philadelphia spectacularly performs four parts of La bohème in reverse. Plus, Ari Shapiro's 'The Best Strangers in the World' and the latest on asbestos in schools.

Air Date: April 26, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:51
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NPR
Health

Diet culture can hurt kids. This author advises parents to reclaim the word ‘fat’

"The chronic experience of weight stigma ... is similar to the research we see on chronic experiences of racism or other forms of bias," Sole-Smith of Burnt Toast Podcast.

3 years ago

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