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Souderton Area School District is sued, drops ID checks at Wednesday’s board meeting
The complaint alleges the school district violated the state Sunshine Act by excluding people without photo IDs at two recent board meetings.
4 months ago
Listen 1:10New social emotional learning program implemented at Philly’s Independence Mission Schools
The Peace Corners program, from the nonprofit Gabrielle's Wings, provides spaces for children to manage anxiety and learn about themselves at Catholic schools in Philly.
4 months ago
Listen 1:31Food fight: The history of the school lunch at Philly’s Science History Institute
Philadelphia pioneered the school lunch 130 years ago.
4 months ago
Listen 1:46School safety: Survey finds most teachers question active shooter drills
A recent survey released by RAND found that teachers don’t feel any safer or more prepared to respond to active shooter incidents after lockdown drills.
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Parents can learn about private, charter, cyber, faith-based and public school options, as well as how to apply for scholarships and access community resources.
5 months ago
Listen 0:58With the school board meeting room at maximum capacity, residents stranded outside donned “cricket” clickers to voice their dissatisfaction.
5 months ago
Gov. John Carney signed legislation codifying the Hispanic Commission and creating an Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission to enhance diversity and representation.
5 months ago
Listen 1:32Biden signs executive order to tackle gun violence
The executive order will improve active school shooter drills and tackle firearm threats of machine gun conversion devices, guns without serial numbers and ghost guns.
5 months ago
Listen 0:53Clinton Foundation’s ‘Too Small to Fail’ initiative to focus on early literacy across Pa.
About 31% of Philadelphia students in grades 3-8 scored at or above the reading benchmark on the Star Assessment in winter 2023–24.
5 months ago
Who are the Camden school board president and vice president?
Board vice president N’Namdee Nelson was elevated following the resignation of Wasim Muhammad.
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Listen 0:58Proceeds from a Garba fundraiser will support the organization’s public, free Diwali celebration at the Pearl S. Buck House on Oct. 27.
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Listen 1:28Gen Z's changing habits: Less alcohol, tobacco, and sex
Gen Z seems to be leading a more modest lifestyle, with lower rates of drinking, vaping, and sexual activity. But is this shift a positive development?
Air Date: September 18, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:44President Biden announces $1.3B in additional funding for HBCUs during annual conference in Philly
Biden spoke at this year’s annual National HBCU Week Conference, held in Center City. The Biden-Harris administration has invested $17 billion in HBCUs since 2021.
5 months ago
Listen 1:19Schoolyards in Philly will get rain gardens thanks to a federal grant
The Nature Conservancy wants to prevent stormwater runoff from schoolyards by building rain gardens that also provide relief from the heat.
5 months ago
Listen 1:34Camden School Advisory Board president resigns following repeated calls to step down
Muhammad sent his resignation to state-appointed Camden City School District Superintendent Katrina T. McCombs.
5 months ago
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