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New Jersey charter schools seek equal treatment to fund their buildings
Charter schools are public schools in the Garden State, except when it comes to funding buildings.
3 months ago
Listen 5:36Kathy Carpenter was a prolific athlete in high school and college. Now she’s fighting for better treatment of transgender youth in sports.
3 months ago
Cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania face rule changes under a Democrat-backed House bill
The bill passed 122 to 81 on Friday, with all Democrats voting for it, joined by 20 Republicans.
3 months ago
School District of Philadelphia names new deputy superintendent of academic services
Dawson currently serves as the chief academic and accountability officer for city schools in Birmingham, Ala.
3 months ago
Wisconsin governor’s 400-year veto angers opponents in state with long history of creative cuts
Wisconsin governors have the most powerful partial veto power in the country because, unlike in other states, they can strike nearly any part of a budget bill.
3 months ago
Philadelphia High School for Girls announces leadership change following graduation controversy
There is a change in leadership at The Philadelphia High School for Girls following controversy at last month's graduation ceremony.
3 months ago
‘An amazing tool’: Wilmington’s first dual language trail celebrates bilingualism and inclusivity
Wilmington's first dual language trail encourages bilingualism through educational activities and fun experiences at Cool Spring Park.
3 months ago
Moms for Liberty’s focus on school races nationwide, sets up political clash with teachers unions
The “parental rights” group Moms for Liberty is looking to expand its efforts to elect school board candidates in 2024 and beyond.
3 months ago
Philadelphia teachers fear school district is wasting time and money on a new curriculum
The new materials come with more rigid teaching requirements, which some believe will only widen the learning gap.
3 months ago
Kits to help ID children who go missing to be given out by schools, under Pennsylvania bill
Under the measure, schools would be required to distribute free kits to first-grade students by Nov. 15 of each school year.
3 months ago
Non-US citizens would be eligible to teach in Pennsylvania under a bill passed by the state House
The House of Representatives late Monday passed the bill by a vote of 110 to 93. It now goes on to the state Senate, which is considering own version of the measure.
3 months ago
School funding in Pa. has to change. Does N.J. have the answers?
In a landmark court decision, Pa.'s school funding system was ruled unconstitutional. Now, lawmakers have to address its underlying inequities.
Air Date: June 27, 2023
Listen 35:39West Chester school district asks Pa. officials to delay opening of Clock Tower Schools
West Chester’s attorney sent a letter to state officials saying the district isn’t prepared to provide education services to students when Clock Tower opens on July 1.
3 months ago
Pennsylvania House lawmakers pass bill to recruit more educators by offering $10K stipends
A measure that would give student teachers a stipend while they’re in the classroom for their degree passed the Pa. House of Representatives on Thursday.
3 months ago
A look at the trial — and ruling — that could change Pa.’s school funding system forever
Pennsylvania’s constitution says the legislature has to provide for a “thorough and efficient” system of schools. But what does that really mean?
Air Date: June 20, 2023
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