
K-12
Book bans are on the rise. Biden is naming a point person to address that
Book bans in schools can violate federal civil rights laws if they create a hostile environment for students. The Education Department will have a new point person to talk to
4 months ago
After three-year debacle, Delaware has plan to remove lead from school drinking water
It’s taken two rounds of testing, and the process was marred by sloppiness and a lack of transparency, but a $3.8 million “shot of adrenaline’’ is coming.
4 months ago
Listen 2:04Philadelphia school placed on lockdown after gun found in student’s backpack
A Philadelphia school was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a gun was found in a student's backpack.
4 months ago
'Schooled' returns with a deep dive into funding and equity in public education
Public education in America is still divided between the haves and have-nots, and the problem doesn’t get much worse than in Pennsylvania. But change could be coming.
Air Date: June 6, 2023
Listen 1:5990 Philadelphia schools to dismiss early Friday due to heat
Officials say the impacted schools do not have sufficient cooling systems and will dismiss two hours early.
4 months ago
Teachers leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, new study finds
Teachers are leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, amid fears of a nationwide exodus of burned-out teachers.
4 months ago
The high school speech that helped launch Cherelle Parker’s political career
The presumptive next Philadelphia mayor has been an orator since she was a teenager, when she won a citywide Black history contest.
4 months ago
‘We know what to do’: Philly superintendent reveals 5-year strategic plan for schools
The plan aims to be a five-year roadmap to safer schools, higher student achievement, and cost-effective operations.
4 months ago
Frankford High School to likely remain closed next school year due to damaged asbestos
The school's 1,100 students have been learning virtually since earlier this spring when the school initially closed.
4 months ago
Philly school leaders expect to find more asbestos with further inspections
The district is spending millions to ramp up inspections to find dangerous asbestos in the city’s public schools.
4 months ago
Strawberry Mansion High School hosts first ever Sneaker Ball for special needs students
Created by retiring teacher Leslie Archer, the inaugural event was a total success.
4 months ago
Penguin Random House and 5 authors are suing a Florida school board over book bans
Officials in Escambia County, Fla., removed 10 books from school libraries and restricted access to more than 150 others.
4 months ago
PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans
The federal lawsuit alleges the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books from library shelves.
4 months ago
Camden students launch podcast offering youthful commentary on city’s state of affairs
Hosts Ahmad Tilghman, Makyah Truitt, Keynan Ivey, and Natasha Delgado share their views on a wide range of topics like bullying, poverty, and pop culture.
4 months ago
Republicans continue push to restrict teachings on race in South Carolina
South Carolina Republicans are one step closer to restricting how race gets taught in K-12 classrooms.
4 months ago