Kids
Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to limit damage awards to kids injured in the child welfare system
Child welfare advocates say the cap won’t address the underlying issue: longstanding staffing shortages.
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Meet the three talented students repping Philly in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year
Would you have been able to spell “liaise”?
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Despite the reinstatement, the mask case will proceed and the board members will still be required to answer the initial filing by Monday, April 4.
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Why a request for West Chester district data on LGBTQ students spurs privacy worry
Officials denied most of the sensitive information sought, but the demand raised concerns about infringing rights of students and families.
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Philadelphia to get an additional $4.6 million for summer youth programs
From summer camps to summer jobs, Philadelphia officials say they will return to near pre-pandemic levels of fun activities for kids.
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CHOP, Penn Med collaborate to address children’s environmental health
A new regional center will develop programs to address asthma, lead and chemical exposure, and air pollution in Philadelphia and Chester.
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5 great summer job opportunities for teens in Philadelphia
Gain hands-on knowledge, boost resumes, learn how to network, and have fun.
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Millions of children will miss healthy school meals when pandemic relief expires
A boost in funds and flexibility in how food is prepped and packaged was a lifeline for hungry kids. But these measures, passed in response to COVID, expire in June.
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She wanted to vaccinate their kids. He didn’t. A judge had to decide
In Pennsylvania, a growing number of divorced parents are taking their COVID vaccine disputes to court.
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Listen 6:28Riverside ‘down and out’ for too long, but $42M community center coming
Kingswood Community Center in Wilmington is about to undergo a major facelift as part of the $300 million REACH Riverside project.
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Listen 2:52Do masks in school affect kids’ speech and social skills?
A small but growing body of research is offering hints that masks do not have a significant impact on speech or social skills.
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For kids with COVID-19, everyday life can be a struggle
More than 12.7 million children in the U.S. alone have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began.
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Better air in classrooms matters beyond COVID. Here’s why schools aren’t there yet
Boosting ventilation and filtration lowers the risk of transmission, and is linked to higher test scores and better health. But making upgrades is more complex than it sounds.
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The Regional Roundup – March 14th
How can we talk to kids about Ukraine? And, we hear from U.S. Senator from Delaware Chris Coons about the war unfolding, Biden's SCOTUS pick, inflation and more.
Air Date: March 14, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Waning signups for Pa. child care program could forecast weak economic recovery
Experts and advocates fear the decline in enrollment is a sign the pandemic has forced families with low incomes to prioritize home care over earning a paycheck.
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