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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’
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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.
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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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Philadelphia won’t use test scores for admissions to selective schools for 2022-23
The policy grew out of necessity — very few students this spring have taken or will take the state test due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hite says plan to change school start times will ‘evolve’ with community feedback
The district released a proposed schedule this week that would move some high school start times to an hour or two earlier, some starting at 7 or 7:30 a.m.
5 years ago
Students or horses? Education advocates want to repurpose Pa.’s generous horse-racing subsidy
According to a new study, taxpayers are, in essence, funding racehorses at three times the rate they are investing in students in state universities.
5 years ago
‘It’s just draining’: How the pandemic pushed teens to juggle work and virtual school
A surge of Philadelphia teens are missing class and joining the workforce.
5 years ago
Listen 4:25As US schools resume testing, large numbers are opting out
With new flexibility from the White House, states are adopting a patchwork of testing plans to curb the stress of exams while still capturing some data on student learning.
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Multiple schools in the Mastery network will host vaccination clinics on campus. They will be open to eligible students, their families, and members of the community.
5 years ago
Schools are dropping mask requirements, but a new CDC study suggests they shouldn’t
COVID-19 spreads less in schools where teachers and staff wear masks.
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