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Mental health figures into Pennsylvania’s education funding
Every school district will receive $100,000 as a base grant and charter school entities will receive $70,000.
4 years ago
Lead sponsor Sen. Sarah McBride says the measure was spurred by the election lies that led to the Capital insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
4 years ago
From COVID to censorship: How a right-wing book ban took hold in Bucks County
In exactly one year, a relatively large and diverse school district went from debating masks to targeting LGBTQ books. Here’s how it happened.
Air Date: July 7, 2022
Listen 37:37New report details missed chances to stop Uvalde shooting
The report also says some of the 21 victims at Robb Elementary School likely “could have been saved” on May 24 had they received medical attention sooner.
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Video: Meet the high school track team that’s become a point of pride for Willingboro
The Willingboro boys track team holds the record for the most track state titles by a public school in the history of New Jersey track and field.
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Linking Philly girls of color to coding through dance reflects national trend
DanceLogic, which is run by the West Park Cultural Center, is “designed to educate, inspire, and cultivate girls of color in STEM,” said founder Betty Lindley.
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Philly schools chief defends $450K consultant who surrendered teaching license
Current and former Nashville school officials say Shawn Joseph’s tenure precipitated a “morale crisis.”
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Philadelphia’s school district will spend more than $4 billion this year to educate city kids.
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After the spotlight: How a book ban fight changed one Pa. community
A book ban put the Central York School in the national spotlight. Meet the people who defeated it — and discover how it changed them.
Air Date: June 30, 2022
Listen 23:43Councilmember Gym calls on PPA to pay its fair share to Philly’s schools
The longtime critic of the PPA led the first of a series of investigatory hearings looking into what she called the "financial chaos and questionable expenses of this entity."
4 years ago
Not just summer school, but a summer enhancement effort starts in Philly
The goal is to educate and entertain students to keep them happy, safe, and prepare them for class come September.
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Supreme Court sides with coach who sought to pray after game
The case forced the justices to wrestle with how to balance the religious and free speech rights of teachers and coaches with the rights of students not to feel pressured.
4 years ago
Crozer’s parent company to receive $450K from financially distressed school district
The settlement stems from a 2018 dispute over property tax assessments. Chester is also on the hook — and it couldn’t come at a worse time.
4 years ago
Who benefits from N.J.’s back-to-school sales tax holiday?
New Jersey officials tout that a sales tax holiday for back-to-school will benefit families. Experts are slightly more muted on how it will play out in practice.
4 years ago
The House extended a school meal lifeline; families are now waiting on the Senate
Congress is rushing to pass an extension for some of the school meal waivers that provided support to families and schools during the pandemic that expire June 30.
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