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Wolf stumps for school mask mandate in Norristown visit, downplays critics
Wolf says he’s seen mostly compliance with the mask mandate from districts and parents across the state. Some GOP lawmakers are suing.
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Delta pushed most Philly-area school districts to keep virtual option; a few fear slippery slope
New Jersey forbade districts from offering virtual learning. But in Pennsylvania, it’s allowed — and many districts are taking advantage.
5 years ago
Listen 1:26Parents outraged after bus company email reveals students’ information
The district’s bus contractor emailed a 900-plus-page document listing every student’s name and bus stop location.
5 years ago
Camden schools superintendent talks about the significance of a new high school campus, and we revisit Cam Anthony & Ray Didinger.
Air Date: September 6, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00COVID-19 vaccine not required in Delaware schools, but many holding voluntary clinics
The in-school efforts come as the 12-17 age group has the lowest rate of fully inoculated people in the state.
5 years ago
Back to school and the Pa. mask mandate
With students back in classrooms, we look at how to keep kids safe from COVID and discuss Pennsylvania Governor Wolf's new mask mandate for schools.
Air Date: September 2, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Wolf’s mask mandate supported, criticized as COVID continues to divide school communities
As cases of COVID-19 have risen through the summer, parents and school boards have remained divided over mitigation strategies, culminating in heated meetings and threats.
5 years ago
Philly teachers poised to ink new ‘on time’ deal with 3% raises
Union leaders say a voice vote Wednesday indicated that members will ratify a new contract, which was negotiated just ahead of the old deal expiring.
5 years ago
The pandemic continues to take a toll on children’s mental health
5 years ago
Philadelphia district, teachers union reach tentative agreement
That agreement included a safety plan to regulate conditions for a return to in-person learning, which district leaders at the time forecast would begin on Nov. 30.
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‘Have they locked the doors?’ Judge presses for details on Hershey charity spat with board member
With claims of millions of dollars unaccounted for at the Milton Hershey School, a judge considered Tuesday whether a board member's lawsuit should go forward.
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Camden officials cut the ribbon on ‘The New High’
The ceremony was part all-class reunion, part celebration of the new $133 million campus, which will house four separate high schools.
5 years ago
Philly schools are back, but strife looms over COVID, labor, and building problems
Nervous excitement greeted the opening of schools Tuesday morning. But labor contract troubles and concerns about COVID linger.
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Reversing course, Wolf imposes mask mandate for Pa. schools, childcare facilities
Students and staff will be required to wear masks regardless of vaccination starting on September 7. The order applies to public and private schools.
5 years ago
North Philly high school mandates COVID vaccine for all students
“It’s like any other vaccine that kids have to get to go to school,” said one relieved parent.
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