K-12
For many of her students, this year is their first school experience
This year, Olga Rosario is focused on re-establishing classroom norms, routines, and expectations. It’s a challenge.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania high court throws out mask mandate for schools
Pennsylvania schoolchildren may soon be attending classes unmasked under a state Supreme Court ruling throwing out the Wolf administration’s statewide mandate.
5 years ago
Child care staffing shortages across Pennsylvania persist, but solutions taking shape
Identifying individuals who may have been overlooked for child care jobs in the past is one of several ways providers are trying to solve unprecedented staffing shortages.
5 years ago
Parental involvement crucial for Philly’s early learners, advocates say
With remote learning, many parents took on the role of part-time teacher to their children.
5 years ago
Philly students can now identify as nonbinary in the school district system
Superintendent Hite said the change was a step towards becoming more “equitable and inclusive.”
5 years ago
Delaware school bus strike ends, drivers back to work Friday
School bus drivers with Teamsters Local 326 are on strike for better benefits from First Student bus company. They’ve been without a contract since August 31.
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‘To be ‘muffled’ is not to be gagged’: Judge upholds New Jersey’s school mask mandate
A federal judge has denied a request from a group of parents who want to stop Gov. Phil Murphy’s mask requirement for anyone in a school building.
5 years ago
Supreme Court signals further erosion of separation of church and state in schools
The writing on the wall came during a nearly two-hour argument involving a challenge brought by two Maine families to the state's unusual way of providing public education.
5 years ago
Court to decide if Pennsylvania school mask mandate is legal
The two sides are set to argue their respective positions before the justices Wednesday in Philadelphia.
5 years ago
Central Bucks residents speak up about transphobia and antisemitism in the community
Residents waited hours to speak in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion, responding to transphobic and antisemitic remarks at a Nov. 9 board meeting.
5 years ago
N.J. students, activists demand action on legislation to confront ‘overpolicing’ in schools
Students and community organizers say there needs to be more transparency about the number of mental health professionals and police officers in schools.
5 years ago
Philadelphia student aims to help young entrepreneurs through new studio hub
Tyler Reddick says she wants her studio to be a place where anyone can use it for their own opportunities to grow.
5 years ago
Philly Parks & Rec to offer students free meals during winter break
Philadelphia’s Department of Parks & Recreation will offer free “school’s out” meals to students in need while class is out of session.
5 years ago
Black parents say movement to ban critical race theory is ruining their children’s education
Some Black parents believe teaching the history of anti-Black racism would help children understand the harm behind it and where it originated.
5 years ago
Ex-Pa. Education official: Student achievement gap won’t be closed without funding changes
The state’s former deputy secretary of K-12 education took the stand in a long-awaited trial over Pennsylvania’s system for funding public education.
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