
Duane Morris’ investigation into Central Bucks finds no discrimination against LGBTQ students
Duane Morris claims the district is “ahead of the curve” in creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ students. The ACLU calls the investigation a “sham.”
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Listen 1:27Universal Vare Charter School in Philadelphia becomes 6th school to close due to asbestos issues
Universal Vare is the sixth school to close due to asbestos, following the C.W. Henry Elementary School, which closed on Monday.
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The Philadelphia Police Department and the Office of School Safety at the School District of Philadelphia are investigating the incident.
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City Hall protest calls on Philly to provide equitable treatment for charter schools
The students delivered petitions to both the mayor and City Council calling for fair reviews of charter schools, especially in Black and brown neighborhoods.
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Central Bucks will monitor online activity to flag students experiencing bullying or mental health issues. Data and privacy experts say there are unintended harms to consider.
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Listen 4:39Central Bucks teacher sues the district alleging retaliation over his support for LGBTQ students
The ACLU alleges the district criticized the teacher for filing a complaint to the Office of Civil Rights, at the request of a bullied trans student and his family.
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Listen 1:41The meal kits aren’t necessarily the most nutritious, the thinking goes — but at least kids eat them.
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2 more Philadelphia schools will close due to asbestos issues
Previously, both schools were cleared of asbestos.
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Some Philly school leaders spend their spring break bonding high above Fairmount Park
Trauma specialists at Philly schools take on an aerial challenge to better connect and build trust.
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Listen 1:06The Marple Newtown Education Association says the affluent district spends the lowest portion of its budget on wages in comparison to nearby districts in Delaware County.
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Philly schools need billions in repairs and upgrades, district leaders tell City Council
District officials hope Gov. Shapiro’s new budget priorities on education will help provide funding for some of the much needed work.
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The Duane Morris law firm is reportedly charging Central Bucks School District $300,000 to $500,000 a month, for at least three months.
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Listen 5:00Philly mayoral candidates discuss school conditions, gun violence during forum
The systems in place “are institutionally designed to shatter dreams and fill prisons,” one student told candidates.
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Two bright Philly students win spots in the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The winners, an eighth grader and a fifth grader, won first and second place in the regional bee hosted at WHYY.
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Central Bucks School District spent over $250,000 to defuse anti-LGBTQ criticism
The school district has spent at least a quarter of a million dollars on attorney’s fees and public relations services since May, and the full amount is likely much more.
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