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Suburban Philadelphia district’s equity initiative provokes anger over critical race theory
Tredyffrin-Easttown was the site of historic segregation fight.
5 years ago
After five years, advocates praise Philly pre-K, blame tax opponents for missed enrollment targets
It’s been five years since Philadelphia expanded its pre-K program, funded by a controversial tax on sweetened beverages. Why has it fallen short?
5 years ago
From diesel to electric, Philly schools invest in clean transportation
The district hopes to replace 4% of its bus fleet with electric buses every year, eventually bringing the total to 20% electric.
5 years ago
‘No more excuses’: Pa. Dems want to use stimulus to fix crumbling schools
Pa. is expected to have a $3 billion budget surplus and more than $7 billion from the American Rescue Plan. Democrats want to use that money to repair schools.
5 years ago
This star Philadelphia principal urges graduates to ‘rebuild the world’ in their vision
Last year, Richard Gordon, who is now the principal of Paul Robeson High School for Human Services in West Philadelphia, was named the National Principal of the Year.
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Loss, healing, resistance, and hope: 5 recent grads reflect on a turbulent year
Along with the trauma and isolation of this past year, some students also found a new, and urgent, sense of community.
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Listen 5:00Thousands of Philly students line up to take advantage of expanded summer programs
Using federal stimulus dollars, the district is combining academics with other ways to enrich the learning experience for students. Almost 15,000 students have signed up.
5 years ago
State court decision reignites debate over Neshaminy School District’s team name
The judge reversed a Pa. Human Relations Commission finding that barred the district from using imagery including negative Native American stereotypes.
5 years ago
Bucks County parents divided over schools ditching mask mandate
Parents in Council Rock and Central Bucks are divided over decisions this week that buck CDC guidance to end mask mandates in schools.
5 years ago
Racial allegations thrown over provision given to one Philadelphia Black-led charter high school
Universal Audenreid’s renewal comes with stiff stipulations in ‘surrender clause’
5 years ago
Philly school district celebrates top students who persevered despite virtual school
Superintendent William Hite praised the class of 2021 for its resilience in the face of COVID-19 and its many, rippling disruptions.
5 years ago
Selfies and stories: West Philly students push against isolation and tragedy with photo project
The teacher leading the project says it’s an opportunity for the school community to really see and hear each other again. "We’ve spent so much time apart."
5 years ago
Listen 2:04Cheltenham students, alumni work to change policy on police in district schools
A group called Police-Free CSD is working with the school board to recraft the memorandum of understanding with the local police department.
5 years ago
Philadelphia board and superintendent vow to combat racist practices in schools
Black and Latino students are far less likely to qualify for admission to the district’s most selective schools and far more likely to be suspended.
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The Hershey School says its founding deed prevents it from spending more money on its core mission, even though that hasn’t stopped the school from making changes before.
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