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Superintendent William Hite and Philly schools reopening
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite joins to discuss the plans to reopen Philadelphia public schools.
5 years ago
Listen 13:30Our lungs and Covid; Philly schools reopening
Breathing: it's something that most of us don't even think about, until we have trouble doing it.
Air Date: February 25, 2021
Listen 49:30Teenager traces continuum of anti-Asian racism in ‘Pandemic’ play
A teenager pens an intergenerational drama about anti-Chinese racism, presented by Philadelphia Young Playwrights.
5 years ago
Pa. says it will allow public schools to postpone standardized tests until fall
After the federal government said states have to give tests, Pa. said it will comply, but give districts the option to test students early next school year.
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‘Difficult to split yourself’: Philly area educators on the pros and cons of hybrid learning
While the health implications of restarting classroom learning has been the subject of intense debate, the effectiveness of hybrid education has garnered less attention.
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Listen 4:24Why are negotiations over reopening Philadelphia schools dragging on so long?
Observers blame aging buildings and a history of distrust.
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If schools follow CDC guidance, Biden’s reopening goals could be hard to reach
The CDC's latest school guidelines are running into complicated facts on the ground, especially when it comes to physical distancing and community spread.
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Pa. Dems push for school infrastructure to be priority in next federal stimulus
They say schools need an influx to remediate asbestos and lead, make electric and plumbing repairs and do other needed maintenance work.
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‘They see me as a role model’: Black teachers improve education outcomes for Black students
Black students who are exposed to Black teachers by third grade are 13% more likely to enroll in college, research shows. This is called the role-model effect.
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Listen 5:58Why kindergarten? Pandemic disruption forces big questions about U.S. education system
Kindergarten attendance is down during the pandemic. Is that a good thing? A bad thing? Science and history offer some answers.
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Listen 13:22The $1 billion plan to close the gap between growing and shrinking Pa. school districts
Gov. Tom Wolf’s idea relies on a hefty tax increase on high earners, which will be a nearly impossible sell to the legislature and many in the public.
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Reopening Philadelphia’s schools
We look at the Philadelphia School District's plan to reopen schools as disagreements between the district and teachers continue.
Air Date: February 18, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00City Council grills Hite on reopening as return to classrooms stuck in limbo
City councilmembers pressed School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite on issues of public trust during a hearing Wednesday.
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Listen 1:37After anti-Asian speech sparks outrage, Lower Moreland school officials act. Is it enough?
After the Lower Moreland board approved the creation of a diversity council and planned for increased training, community members called the actions the “bare minimum.”
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Biden says he wants most K-8 schools open 5 days a week by his first 100 days
The president spoke to CNN and a small group of socially distanced Americans about his coronavirus response.
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