K-12
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Boys’ Latin initiative follows the growing recognition that hands-on job training helps teens build a network and further future careers.
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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 1:27Universal 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
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 1:51The Philadelphia Police Department and the Office of School Safety at the School District of Philadelphia are investigating the incident.
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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 45:51Diet 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.
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