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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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 years ago

Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas speaks at his election night event in Chicago
Politics & Policy

Former Philly schools superintendent Vallas running in Chicago Mayor’s election Tuesday

Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas is a moderate Democrat endorsed by Chicago’s police union and major business groups.

4 years ago

Building 21 in Philadelphia
Education

Philly schools need billions in repairs and upgrades, district leaders tell City Council

District officials hope Gov. Shapiro’s new budget priorities on education will help provide funding for some of the much needed work.

4 years ago

Pennsbury High School in Bucks County, Pa. (6abc)
Education
6abc

Fights lead to new bathroom rules at Pennsbury High School in Bucks County

Only four students are now allowed in a restroom at one time, and the bathrooms are monitored. Students say many bathrooms are locked.

4 years ago

Philadelphia police said a 15-year-old male was shot and killed while walking to school in Hunting Park
Community
6abc

15-year-old fatally shot while walking to school in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park section

The student was walking to Simon Gratz High School Mastery Charter, police said.

4 years ago

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