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Health

Everyone should wear a mask in schools, vaccinated or not, U.S. pediatricians say

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended all students over 2 years old, along with staff, wear masks, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

5 years ago

Two groups from Camden county receive money from ATT. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Education

A donation that could advance the futures of students in Camden

AT&T gives more than $40,000 to improve educational opportunities for Camden youth.

5 years ago

Desks are arranged in a classroom at Panther Valley Elementary School
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Pa. education leaders call on schools to boost teacher diversity with stimulus funds

Educators, administrators, and advocates across Pa. said districts need to use some of the $4.5 billion in stimulus funding for schools to recruit and retain teachers of color

5 years ago

The exterior of North Georgetown Elementary School
Education

Summer school looks different for teachers and students in Delaware’s Indian River School District

Teachers at the Indian River School District are getting an up-close look at the effects that the coronavirus has had on their students during summer school.

5 years ago

Desks are spaced out in a classroom
Education

Delaware attempts to lighten load of ‘invisible backpack’ many children bring to school

Delaware will require psychologists, counselors, or social workers in every elementary school. The Colonial School District is ahead of the curve.

5 years ago

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Philadelphia School District headquarters
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Philadelphia district officials to meet with air quality specialist over new purifiers

Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite and other school officials have agreed to meet with an air quality specialist after he criticized the district’s new purifiers.

5 years ago

Shown is Philadelphia’s Board of Education during a virtual meeting. Angela McIver, left third row, announced her resignation at Thursday’s meeting.  (Johann Calhoun / Chalkbeat)
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Philadelphia school board member Angela McIver resigns, effective immediately

In 2018, McIver was one of the first nine members Mayor Jim Kenney appointed to the Philadelphia Board of Education.

5 years ago

Superintendent Dr. William Hite. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

District extends deadline for Philadelphia students opting to repeat a grade

Hite said the district is “continuing to accept forms from families.” Previously, the deadline to submit the paperwork was Thursday.

5 years ago

School District of Philadelphia Chief Operating Officer Reggie McNeil points to the district’s new air and surface purifiers. Thursday’s announcement was made at Juniata Park Academy in the lower Northeast. (Johann Calhoun / Chalkbeat)
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

No more window fans: District unveils air and surface purifiers for Philadelphia classrooms

Superintendent William Hite announced Thursday that all classrooms will have air and surface purifiers when school starts in the fall.

5 years ago

Students settle in at their desks
Courts & Law

N.J. parents sue Gov. Murphy over mask mandate

A federal lawsuit claims forcing children to wear masks in schools is unconstitutional, and impedes learning.

5 years ago

Fairfax County Public School buses are lined up at a maintenance facility
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Pa. private schools saw enrollment dip during pandemic, despite in-person options

Area private schools swung open their doors last school year. But that didn’t draw droves of families, data shows.

5 years ago

Cam Anthony, winner of The Voice, performed at the 2021 Wawa Welcome America July 4th Philly Concert. (Instagram.com/therealcamanthony)
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Regional Roundup – 07/12/21

PA students can repeat the school year. And, the Paralympics are coming up - what does accessibility mean for the disabled community? Plus, The Voice winner Cam Anthony!

Air Date: July 12, 2021

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Bryce Dershem holds up his graduation cap, which features a fist on top of a trans pride flag
Education

N.J. principal’s attempt to censor queer valedictorian exposes gaps in how educators treat LGBTQ students

The incident has prompted questions about the legality, or at least the wisdom, of an administrator stopping a student speech celebrating diversity in 2021.

5 years ago

Families stand in line at Philadelphia School District headquarters to pick up Chromebooks ahead of the start of the school year in September 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Philly schools finalize new bell schedule running counter to doctors; principals feel blindsided

Most high schools will start at 7:30 a.m., and middle schools and elementary schools will start at either 8:15 a.m. or 9 a.m — the opposite of what’s recommended.

5 years ago

Desks are spaced apart in a classroom
Keystone Crossroads
Health

As CDC relaxes COVID rules, Philly schools double down on reopening plan

Philadelphia District and union officials voiced support for a full reopening under new CDC recommendations that distancing shouldn’t be a barrier for bringing students back.

5 years ago

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