K-12
Philadelphia School District joins building trades unions to offer apprenticeship training
The goal of the OSHA 10 training is to give students a head start on getting into apprenticeship training in Philly, and eventually access to well-paying jobs.
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‘Sesame Street’ co-creator Lloyd Morrisett dies at 93
His hope was to "help those children who would otherwise not succeed in school, do better," he said.
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This would be the first test of the controversial library book policy, which aims to ban books deemed “inappropriate” for including “sexualized content.”
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Listen 6:12Delaware students Zoom to Antarctica to learn about penguin research
Students at Caesar Rodney High School got a taste of a career in research, amongst penguins and seals on the West Antarctic Peninsula.
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Delaware County confirms tuberculosis case at William Penn School District
Health officials said there is no health threat to the general public at this time as they believe the risk of infection has largely been contained.
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Students want better investment and attention on 100,000 New Jersey young people who don’t attend school or have a job.
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Delaware working to tackle racial disparity in student test scores made worse amid pandemic
While Delaware schools have dropped restrictions on students put in place due to the pandemic, the impact of COVID-19 is still evident.
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School District of Philadelphia sues city over new inspection law which could close some schools
The district’s lawsuit argues the city doesn’t have the authority to close schools and that the law itself is vague and undeveloped.
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Chester County Intermediate Unit settles case alleging abuse at Glen Mills Schools
The agreement establishes two separate funds — one for students’ ongoing education needs and another for damages.
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Pa. Senate advances bill to drop school religious garb ban
Pa. lawmakers are looking to remove a provision in state law that bars educators from wearing religious garb while in the classroom.
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Gov. Carney seeks ‘significant’ raise for Delaware teachers to ease shortage
The governor’s budget includes a 9% increase in the state share, which funds about 70% of a teacher’s salary. Supporters want school boards to follow suit.
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Philly schools lift temporary mask mandate as COVID cases remain steady
The district is one of just a few in the U.S. to require masks periodically this school year. Nearby Camden City School District also started the year with a mask mandate.
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Central Bucks teachers protest flurry of ‘anti-LGBTQ’ policies and directives
Central Bucks educators, students, and parents rallied outside the administration’s meeting about a policy that bans Pride flags and other inclusive classroom decor.
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Listen 1:41Delaware officials to testify under oath at state Senate hearing on lead pollution in schools
As Delaware conducts a second round of lead testing in K-12 schools, officials face questions over their botched handling of the first.
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Listen 1:45Lottery results for Philly’s special-admissions schools to come by month end
District officials are still working to review appeals from families concerning their children’s eligibility, which must be completed before the lottery can be held, according
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