Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs legislation guaranteeing 30 minutes of recess to elementary students
The governor signed a bill Wednesday that was approved by the state legislature as part of the 2026-27 budget.
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New leader of Philadelphia organization for arts in schools sees hope in collaboration
As Anjoli Santiago takes the helm of Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership, the state has changed its arts funding priorities.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Union Community Care’s school-based community health center would be the first of its kind in Chester County.
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Listen 0:53The “bell-to-bell” bans face skepticism from students and parents. After going phone-free, early adopters say the difference is striking.
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Listen 3:44Nearly 80 barbers and stylists from five states volunteered their time at the annual event.
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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 months 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Students in remote school districts like Otto-Eldred are using failing, outdated technology.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.
2 months 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.”
3 months ago
Listen 1:15The West Philly elementary school is one of 17 city schools set for closure after the 2027-2028 school year.
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