
Not just summer school, but a summer enhancement effort starts in Philly
The goal is to educate and entertain students to keep them happy, safe, and prepare them for class come September.
2 days ago
Mayor Kenney announces Philadelphia’s 3 new community schools, funded by the soda tax
Three Philadelphia schools have been added to the city’s Community Schools Program, a hallmark of Mayor Jim Kenney’s education plan. There are now 20 in Philadelphia.
1 week ago
As climate change makes Philly temps rise, so does urgency to make schools cooler
The start and end of Philly’s school years have gotten hotter. But as another school year ends, more than half of district schools still lack air conditioning.
2 weeks ago
Pennridge High School students organized a memorial to honor the victims, and to take a stance against gun violence.
4 weeks ago
Philly-area students learn how to report on something that could help everyone — they wanted us to learn "How We Heal."
1 month ago
Proposed book approval process for Central Bucks schools unclear, some parents say
A deeper look into Central Bucks School District’s new library book policy, which the American Library Association calls a first for Pennsylvania.
1 month ago
Yes, and… Philadelphia middle and high schoolers are learning improv to better their skills
The Philadelphia School District said it hopes improv workshops will help students better prepare for college.
1 month ago
‘The virus is not done with us.’ Mask mandate returns for Philly schools
Philadelphia schools will require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day “until further notice.”
1 month ago
City Council passes bill to require more asbestos inspections in Philly schools
The school district opposes the bill, saying asbestos is already tightly regulated, and the bill will only complicate things.
1 month ago
Central Bucks School District backpedals, classes about puberty are now optional and virtual
After receiving criticism from parents and district employees, Central Bucks School District has made all of its elementary classes on puberty virtual and optional.
1 month ago
Lenape Middle school students protest a teacher placed on sudden leave as the district also plans to enact a new book censorship policy.
2 months ago
Students and parents say there’s a lack of school crossing guards, police officers, and 911 dispatchers to take calls in times of need.
2 months ago
A flurry of moves by Central Bucks School District leaders has ignited another battle over civil rights for the LGTBQ community in Bucks County.
2 months ago
Nonbinary student denied choice of health class at Central Bucks school
Students who are gender-nonconforming or trans could access health classes by attending the classroom corresponding to the student’s sex assigned at birth.
2 months ago
Listen 2:16For Sexual Assault Awareness month, Montgomery County kids are learning about consent
The Victim Services Center of Montgomery County is visiting libraries and schools to teach children about consent, personal boundaries, and body safety.
2 months ago
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