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Depressed teen sitting in the dark
Health

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness.

3 years ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center, home to the Commonwealth Court in Harrisburg, Pa., is pictured on Nov. 6, 2020
Courts & Law

Win in court doesn’t assure more Pennsylvania school funding

Scholars who have studied school funding litigation in dozens of states say there may be many more steps to come.

3 years ago

File photo: In this Thursday, March 11, 2021 file photo, desks are arranged in a classroom at an elementary school in Nesquehoning, Pa
Courts & Law

Judge deems Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional

The judge said students who live in school districts with low property values and incomes do not get the same opportunities and resources as those in high-income districts.

3 years ago

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The Hank Gathers Rec Center in Strawberry Mansion hasn't made a public Facebook post since August 2022 (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

More than half of Philadelphia rec centers don’t actively use social media, leaving students in the dark about after-school opportunities

City officials say they’ve been working to address the issue, and have been hosting training sessions for rec center staff.

3 years ago

Young students cross Diamond Street in North Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

Missing crossing guard has North Philly students scrambling across a busy street

The William Dick School was without a guard for most of last year, the principal said — and a recent replacement disappeared.

3 years ago

State Rep. Franklin Cooke (left) loads a box of baby formula onto a truck with an unidentified volunteer
Community

Free baby formula is being distributed to Delaware parents in need

The 28.2-ounce canisters of powder are enough for a three-week supply. They arrived courtesy of a collaboration of state officials, nonprofits and an Australian manufacturer.

3 years ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration rejected the original curriculum for the African American studies course in January.
NPR
Education

College Board’s revised AP African American studies course draws new criticism

The revisions removed units on Black feminist literary thought and Black Lives Matter.

3 years ago

Kids pose for a photo, holding up the peace sign. Sneakers are visible in the background.
Community

76ers award Christy Rec Center kids with shopping spree for receiving good grades

Sixers player Montrezl Harrell made an appearance to help the kids pick out some cool kicks and threads.

3 years ago

A water filtration system is seen at the Brandywine School District
Education

Momentum builds to install filtered water stations in all Delaware schools to ‘get the lead out’

While officials are conducting a second round of lead testing in schools, the state education secretary says “filter first” should be the mantra going forward.

3 years ago

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Empty pre-K classroom
Education

Better pay for Delaware child care workers among recommendations in new report

More than 10,000 Delaware child care workers earn ‘unlivable’ wages, according to a new report from the state Office of Early Learning.

3 years ago

A group of people gather outside of City hall holding signs that reads
Education

Philly advocates are urging mayoral candidates to ‘make children a priority’

Forty nonprofits and counting have joined the Kids’ Campaign, a nonpartisan effort focused on centering the voices of children and families in Philly’s mayoral race.

3 years ago

Posters are papered on doors.
Education

Librarian says he was told to remove poster of Holocaust survivor’s quote for violating Central Bucks ‘advocacy’ policy

The Central Bucks South High School librarian papered his windows with posters of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel’s words, after the principal reversed the order of removal.

3 years ago

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Sesame Street co-creator Lloyd Morrisett attends the 42nd annual Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center
NPR
Education

‘Sesame Street’ co-creator Lloyd Morrisett dies at 93

His hope was to "help those children who would otherwise not succeed in school, do better," he said.

3 years ago

A snowcapped landscape is reflected in a body of water.
Science

Delaware students Zoom to Antarctica to learn about penguin research

Students at Caesar Rodney High School got a taste of a career in research, amongst penguins and seals on the West Antarctic Peninsula.

3 years ago

A school hallway with motion blur of students.
Education

Students push N.J. lawmakers to engage disconnected youth, in effort to curb high school dropout rate

Students want better investment and attention on 100,000 New Jersey young people who don’t attend school or have a job.

3 years ago

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