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K-12

Bessie Cunningham, 99, was involved in the Berwyn School Strike in the 1930s. The strike is hailed as helping to lay the groundwork for Brown v. Board of Education. (Cunningham family)
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Suburban Philadelphia district’s equity initiative provokes anger over critical race theory

Tredyffrin-Easttown was the site of historic segregation fight.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney sits in on a preschool class at Little Learners Literacy Academy in South Philadelphia in 2016. Pre-K expansion was one of Kenney's top campaign promises. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

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

A closeup of of a school bus
Education

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

The exterior of Benjamin Franklin High School
Politics & Policy

‘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

Richard Gordon, principal of Paul Robeson High School, consoles Tawanda Robinson, mother of David Williams, who was gunned down in 2020. Williams was set to graduate this year. (Johann Calhoun / Chalkbeat)
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

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.

5 years ago

Micaiah Levy, 22, is a 2021 graduate of Drexel University. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

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.

5 years ago

Listen 5:00
William Hite speaks at a press conference.
Community

Thousands 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

A mural at Neshaminy High School depicts the school mascot
Education

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

In this Aug. 5, 2020, file photo, wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, elementary school students use hand sanitizer before entering school for classes in Godley, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Education

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

City Councilman Isiah Thomas says the surrender clause for Universal Audenreid High School is “another example of an added level of scrutiny for Philadelphia’s Black institutions.” City Council / Isiah Thomas
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

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

William Hite speaks at a press conference.
Keystone Crossroads
Education

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

Kelsey Craven, an 11th grader at West Philadelphia High School was featured in the school’s outdoor photo exhibit. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

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 2:04
Cheltenham High School
Education

Cheltenham 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

Students protest over diversity concerns at Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School. Members of the city’s Board of Education expressed frustration Thursday over Masterman’s admissions policies disproportionately affecting Black and Latino students. (Provided)
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

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.

5 years ago

(Lisa Larson-Walker/ProPublica)
Money
Spotlight PA

America’s richest school serves low-income kids. But much of its Hershey-funded fortune isn’t being spent.

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.

5 years ago

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