Kensington High School students will travel to a building 7 miles away on shuttle buses after an asbestos issue shuttered their school.
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Listen 1:14Philadelphia teachers union says district’s poor oversight led to Kensington High asbestos closure
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says the district knew about the asbestos issue a month before telling students they’d need to relocate.
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Listen 1:16Philly’s Kensington High shuttered after asbestos issue discovered during HVAC replacement
Last year, the School District of Philadelphia became the first in the country to be criminally charged over its management of asbestos.
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Philadelphia’s school selection process kicks off next month. Here are changes to look out for
The “Find Your Fit” process allows students from pre-K through 11th grade the chance to attend schools outside of assigned neighborhoods.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:54How the costly digital age is leaving behind Pa.’s rural, underfunded schools
Students in remote school districts like Otto-Eldred are using failing, outdated technology. In some cases, it's costing them their futures.
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Listen 4:12Centennial School District launches summer lunch bus
Bensalem Township School District’s summer lunch program inspired Centennial’s initiative.
1 month ago
Jameson took over as president as protests over the war in Gaza led to charges of antisemitism and threats to federal research dollars.
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Listen 1:16Philly schools will not cut 340 classroom jobs amid budget cuts, Mayor Parker says
Parker did not immediately say where the money would come from, but she said her team worked to find a “predictable and recurring revenue source.”
2 months ago
Listen 1:15The West Philly elementary school is one of 17 city schools set for closure after the 2027-2028 school year.
3 months ago
Central Bucks School District support staff call for better wages amid contract negotiations
With their contract set to expire June 30, the Central Bucks Education Support Professional Association urged school board members to address pay and retention concerns.
3 months ago
Listen 1:07School District of Philadelphia approves $4.6 billion operating budget
The approval comes as the city school system faces a $300 million deficit after federal pandemic funds ran out.
3 months ago
Listen 0:5757 Philadelphia schools go virtual Wednesday due to May heat wave
Dozens of Philly public school buildings lack sufficient air conditioning. The record-breaking heat is forcing students to learn from home.
3 months ago
Pa. schools are in a ‘reading recession,’ but these Philly-area schools are on the rise
Years after the COVID-19 pandemic, learning loss has left Pennsylvania schools lagging behind much of the country.
3 months ago
Listen 0:5317 Philadelphia schools are set to close in 2027. Here’s what to know
Philadelphia's school board voted to pass the district’s facilities plan last Thursday, despite protests from city officials and residents.
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