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K-12

Young boy learning to read
Education

An end to the reading wars? More U.S. schools embrace phonics

For decades, two schools of thought have clashed on how to best teach children to read, with passionate backers on each side of the so-called reading wars.

3 years ago

Rallyers gather at City Hall.
Education

City Hall protest calls on Philly to provide equitable treatment for charter schools

The students delivered petitions to both the mayor and City Council calling for fair reviews of charter schools, especially in Black and brown neighborhoods.

3 years ago

Students in a middle school classroom are seated at desks.
Education

This fall, Delaware is implementing the ‘Rethinking Middle Grades’ program to help middle schoolers plan for their future

Delaware launches a new program to boost middle schoolers' careers awareness and exploration, as well as their high and postsecondary school readiness.

3 years ago

From left to right, Wes Allen, Kavi Shahnawaz, and Kai Willis-Carroll gave a presentation on transgender rights at the 1st Annual Philadelphia Civics Day. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Community

High schoolers participate in 1st Annual Philadelphia Civics Day

Students from schools such as Constitution High School, Central High School, and Lincoln High School presented presentations on current policy.

3 years ago

A view of Frankford High School
Education
6abc

Frankford High School to be closed for the rest of the school year due to damaged asbestos

The School District of Philadelphia said Friday that Frankford High School will be closed for the rest of the school year due to damaged asbestos.

3 years ago

A view of the exterior of the Central Bucks School District headquarters.
Education

School districts across Pa. are monitoring students online in what some say is a vast overreach. Central Bucks is joining in

Central Bucks will monitor online activity to flag students experiencing bullying or mental health issues. Data and privacy experts say there are unintended harms to consider.

3 years ago

Listen 4:39
a school building, shown from the street.
Education

Central Bucks teacher sues the district alleging retaliation over his support for LGBTQ students

The ACLU alleges the district criticized the teacher for filing a complaint to the Office of Civil Rights, at the request of a bullied trans student and his family.

3 years ago

Listen 1:41
Asbestos has been found in more Philly schools. (6abc)
Education
6abc

2 Philadelphia schools discuss next steps following asbestos discovery

In recent weeks, a total of four Philadelphia schools have been found to have asbestos.

3 years ago

Contents of the 'Turkey and Cheddar Cracker Stackers' Lunchables package. (Ali Mohsen/Billy Penn)
Education
Billy Penn

After federal approval, should Philly schools serve Lunchables? The district says no, but some staff, students, and parents say yes

The meal kits aren’t necessarily the most nutritious, the thinking goes — but at least kids eat them.

3 years ago

Philadelphia School District headquarters
Education
6abc

2 more Philadelphia schools will close due to asbestos issues

Previously, both schools were cleared of asbestos.

3 years ago

Quinta Brunson in her classroom on the show 'Abbott Elementary.'
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

How ‘Abbott Elementary’ helps teachers process the absurd realities of their job

'Abbott Elementary' draws inspiration from the very real conditions in Philadelphia's public schools.

3 years ago

A group of people on a tightrope together as a team exercise.
Education

Some Philly school leaders spend their spring break bonding high above Fairmount Park

Trauma specialists at Philly schools take on an aerial challenge to better connect and build trust.

3 years ago

Listen 1:06
People attend a rally as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility, Friday, March 31, 2023, by the Capitol in Washington
Politics & Policy

U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports.

3 years ago

A sign outside the Supreme Court building saying it's closed.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court says 12-year-old trans girl in West Virginia can continue on track team

The justices refused to disturb an appeals court order that made it possible for the girl to continue playing on her school’s track and cross-country teams.

3 years ago

A view of a sign that reads Marple Newtown High School and a building on a sunny day.
Education

‘We need to value ourselves’: Marple Newtown School District and teachers union at odds over salaries

The Marple Newtown Education Association says the affluent district spends the lowest portion of its budget on wages in comparison to nearby districts in Delaware County.

3 years ago

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