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New Jersey has a new seizure first aid awareness law. A local teen helped make it happen
The legislation was inspired by 17-year-old Paul St. Pierre of Maple Shade.
4 months ago
Listen :59What to know about the state tax break that keeps causing controversy on the Philly School Board
Keystone Opportunity Zones power many of the city’s best-known development projects. Critics say they’re being exploited.
4 months ago
People who want to work at Philly public schools aren’t hearing back, despite an ongoing staff shortage for teachers.
4 months ago
New certificate program aims to reduce Delaware’s ‘severe shortages’ of special education teachers
To help alleviate the shortage of special educators, the U.S. Dept. of Education awarded a Del. State professor a grant to develop a special education certification.
4 months ago
South Philadelphia’s Southwark School reopens after air samples show no signs of asbestos
District officials say they have reconfigured the ventilation system and air samples are not showing signs of the toxic substance.
4 months ago
The Democratic majority hopes to block the unusual — they say illegal — payout and bring calm to the Central Bucks School District.
4 months ago
Bucks County families, NAACP, and PairUP Society file civil rights complaint against Pennridge
The federal civil rights complaint alleges racial discrimination and anti-LGBTQ policies and practices in Pennridge schools.
4 months ago
Listen 1:29Superintendent with Central Bucks School District resigns with six-figure severance package
The district has faced backlash this year after the board barred school staff from using students' chosen names and pronouns without parental permission.
5 months ago
Central Bucks School Board to consider resignation of superintendent
If approved, Abram Lucabaugh could receive a proposed six-figure severance package.
5 months ago
Proposal would keep Pennsylvania students enrolled amid district residency disputes
The proposal would prohibit school districts from withdrawing a student from school until a parent has exhausted all options to prove their residency.
5 months ago
Empowering minds, nourishing souls: Delaware’s Melissa Tracy is among Global Teacher Prize finalists
Wilmington teacher Melissa Tracy earns international recognition as the only American finalist in the Global Teacher Prize.
5 months ago
Listen 1:05Delaware teacher creates ‘bocce ramp’ to support play for students of all abilities
Frank Hughes started with building a catapult in 2012. Since then, he’s built more than 50 devices to help students of all abilities to play.
5 months ago
How Democrats flipped a Central Bucks School Board embroiled in controversy
CBSD attracted attention for book bans, anti-LGBTQ sentiments, and treatment of its students and staff. Democrats completed a clean sweep of all five board races.
5 months ago
Listen 1:21These Delco teens aren’t old enough to vote, but they run your local polling station
If you’re voting in Tuesday’s municipal elections in Delaware County, the friendly faces checking you in at the polling station may not be old enough to vote themselves.
5 months ago
The foundation helps transform school gardens into outdoor classrooms to promote nature appreciation and healthier eating habits.
5 months ago
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