
Kids
Fact Check: The facts on media violence
In the wake of the Florida school shooting, politicians have raised concern over the influence of violent video games and films on young people.
7 years ago
7 great ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids in Philly
The achievements of women throughout history have often been overlooked—but during the month of March, arts and cultural organizations ...
7 years ago
How to help teens look beyond their screens
We often think of teenagers as obsessed with their phones, selfies, or being popular. Researchers are learning more about what help ...
Air Date: March 5, 2018
Listen 03:36A Mister Rogers appreciation hour
Guests: David Newall, David Bianculli, Sherri Hope Culver Mister Rogers Neighborhood premiered 50 years ...
Air Date: March 6, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Christina board member Meredith Griffin defends school consolidation
In February, a divided Christina school board approved the framework of a partnership with the Carney administration to consolidate five high-poverty, low-performing schools.
7 years ago
With School of Rock foundation, Paul Green returns to Philly for encore
Green is pursuing a legal degree at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, as well as spreading the spirit of rock ‘n' roll once again through a new endeavor.
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Listen 5:44Delaware public school district intervenes to save failing charter school
A struggling charter high school founded six years ago to prepare students for careers in public safety is getting help from the Colonial School District.
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Listen 1:40New Jersey camp for family of ALS patients expands to five states
Many children and grandchildren of those with ALS become caregivers, and watching a loved one’s health deteriorate can be stressful and isolating.
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Listen 1:21N.J. making school safety a top priority, governor says
Gov. Phil Murphy says he’ll work with legislative leaders to enact more gun-safety statutes.
7 years ago
How difficult is it to redistrict Pennsylvania? ‘Not very,’ say area eighth-graders
Pennsylvania’s contentious congressional map has spurred disagreement among the state judiciary, lawmakers, and the governor. Yet students came up with several solutions.
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Listen 3:26N.J. moves to shield kids from sexual misconduct
Assembly Education Committee chairwoman says students must be taught at an early age about the dangers of sexual misconduct so they are better able to protect themselves.
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School board approves landmark plan to consolidate five Wilmington schools
A divided Christina school board gave guarded blessings Tuesday night to a plan by the Carney administration to consolidate five of the lowest-performing schools in the state.
7 years ago
As overdose deaths rise, more children are growing up without parents
For many children, it's an eye-opening experience just learning that they're not the only person who lost a parent.
7 years ago
Low-performing school rebounds with academic rigor, investment in teachers
Laurel Middle School, where in 2015 barely one in seven students were proficient in math in state standardized tests, has seen a dramatic improvement following investment.
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Listen 4:425 parenting lessons from the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory
These are five takeaways from the Eagles victory that I’ll hold onto, long after the parade route is cleaned up:
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