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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.
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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.
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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
Listen 49:22The incident has prompted questions about the legality, or at least the wisdom, of an administrator stopping a student speech celebrating diversity in 2021.
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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.
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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.
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In landmark school funding case, Pennsylvania lawmakers try to block evidence of racial disparities
The Pa. GOP wants to block evidence that Pennsylvania’s Black and Hispanic students fare worse on traditional measures of academic achievement than their white peers.
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White supremacists march in Philly and the critical race theory debate
We talk with an activist who documented a white supremacist march through Philadelphia and the violence that erupted. Then, why critical race theory has been politicized.
Air Date: July 9, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00New SEPTA cards for Philly students; district plan for fall yet to be finalized
The cards are free for students in 7th grade and up who take the trolley, bus, or subway to school, with a max of eight uses per day.
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New Pa. law allows students to repeat a grade, but the deadline to decide is one week away
All Pa. K-12 students now have the option to repeat a grade, but the deadline to apply is right around the corner and many families are unaware of the opportunity.
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Southern Delaware students relish return to the classroom for summer enrichment
A program that helps students in southern Delaware catch up on their studies over the summer months is back to meeting in person after going fully remote last year.
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Wolf signs Pa. budget package, celebrates public school funding
Wolf touted $300 million extra for school district operations and instruction, including the unique idea of setting aside $100 million of that strictly for schools in need.
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Chester Upland School District avoids unprecedented charter takeover — for now
The move by receiver Juan Baughn means the district won’t, for the time being at least, become the first in Pa. almost completely under charter control.
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‘A good day in North Philadelphia’: Dobbins High celebrates first alumni principal
Shervon Thompson, Dobbins class of 1996, will serve as principal after serving her entire career there as a teacher and assistant principal.
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Radnor High School gets new Raptors mascot amid nickname debate
Nearly 1,000 students voted for the new mascot this month. They had a choice between the Raptors or "R" for Radnor.
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