Drive-by shooting strikes student on way to Overbrook High School
The student, who is in stable condition, was shot three times in the arm and the thigh, according to a district spokesperson.
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Philly advocates are urging mayoral candidates to ‘make children a priority’
Forty nonprofits and counting have joined the Kids’ Campaign, a nonpartisan effort focused on centering the voices of children and families in Philly’s mayoral race.
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Clock Tower Schools will reopen Glen Mills with additional oversight, says DHS
Officials say Clock Tower Schools is a new entity, even though it includes people who worked for Glen Mills Schools, which closed in 2019 due to abuse allegations.
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The Central Bucks South High School librarian papered his windows with posters of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel’s words, after the principal reversed the order of removal.
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Listen 1:08Philadelphia School District joins building trades unions to offer apprenticeship training
The goal of the OSHA 10 training is to give students a head start on getting into apprenticeship training in Philly, and eventually access to well-paying jobs.
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This would be the first test of the controversial library book policy, which aims to ban books deemed “inappropriate” for including “sexualized content.”
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Listen 6:12Delaware County confirms tuberculosis case at William Penn School District
Health officials said there is no health threat to the general public at this time as they believe the risk of infection has largely been contained.
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School District of Philadelphia sues city over new inspection law which could close some schools
The district’s lawsuit argues the city doesn’t have the authority to close schools and that the law itself is vague and undeveloped.
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Chester County Intermediate Unit settles case alleging abuse at Glen Mills Schools
The agreement establishes two separate funds — one for students’ ongoing education needs and another for damages.
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Philly schools lift temporary mask mandate as COVID cases remain steady
The district is one of just a few in the U.S. to require masks periodically this school year. Nearby Camden City School District also started the year with a mask mandate.
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Central Bucks teachers protest flurry of ‘anti-LGBTQ’ policies and directives
Central Bucks educators, students, and parents rallied outside the administration’s meeting about a policy that bans Pride flags and other inclusive classroom decor.
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Listen 1:41Lottery results for Philly’s special-admissions schools to come by month end
District officials are still working to review appeals from families concerning their children’s eligibility, which must be completed before the lottery can be held, according
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Pa. high schools could start offering students K-12 education training next school year
Tomás Hanna, of the state Department of Education, said the goal of the program is to expose young people, particularly people of color, to careers in education.
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Listen 1:26The Central Bucks School District passed a contentious policy that bans teachers from “advocacy activities” — a move the community fears will marginalize LGBTQ students.
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Trial ordered for 4 in ambush shooting outside Roxborough High School
At Tuesday’s preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented evidence they said tied the adult and juvenile suspects to the Sept. 27 shooting outside of Roxborough High School.
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