K-12
CAPA students walk out to protest discrimination and support their Black assistant principal
The selective performing arts high school is majority Black and Hispanic, but students allege a lack of representation among teachers makes microaggressions common.
4 years ago
Pennridge High School students organized a memorial to honor the victims, and to take a stance against gun violence.
4 years ago
Teen gun violence coalition issues call to action based on survey data
After surveying 1,300 Philadelphia students about gun violence, the newly-formed Enough is Enough campaign is using their findings to make demands to city officials.
4 years ago
Progressives take a leaf out of the conservative playbook to target school boards
Interest in running for school board is up nationwide. Only 25% of school board races are unopposed this year, down from 35% last year and 40% in 2018.
4 years ago
School District of Philadelphia announces heat-related early dismissal
All after-school and sports activities are canceled for Tuesday.
4 years ago
Increased police presence around Camden schools a short-term plan, officials say
Camden’s current plan to increase police presence at schools is short-term, as officials talk about what to do for next school year.
4 years ago
Philly-area students learn how to report on something that could help everyone — they wanted us to learn "How We Heal."
4 years ago
Police inaction moves to center of Uvalde shooting probe
Authorities acknowledged that children and teachers repeatedly begged 911 operators for help while the police chief told more than a dozen officers to wait in a hallway.
4 years ago
Proposed book approval process for Central Bucks schools unclear, some parents say
A deeper look into Central Bucks School District’s new library book policy, which the American Library Association calls a first for Pennsylvania.
4 years ago
What to say to kids about school shootings to ease their stress
The death of children, shot at school, is hard to comprehend. It can be even harder for kids. Counselors say parents should take cues from kids and listen to their fears.
4 years ago
School counselors sound cry for help after Buffalo shooting
In many schools, the Buffalo shooting and others before it have prompted staff discussions on how they might respond to students' threats of violence.
4 years ago
Yes, and… Philadelphia middle and high schoolers are learning improv to better their skills
The Philadelphia School District said it hopes improv workshops will help students better prepare for college.
4 years ago
‘The virus is not done with us.’ Mask mandate returns for Philly schools
Philadelphia schools will require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day “until further notice.”
4 years ago
2 Montgomery County school districts requiring masks starting Friday
The CDC moved Montgomery County into the "high" community level.
4 years ago
Port Richmond school gets a library after years of planning, and students are reading up a storm
Donations are helping Liguori Academy fill up the shelves.
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