
Majority of Philly students may need to use ‘alternative pathways’ to graduate, study finds
Starting with the class of 2023, Pennsylvania students must graduate through one of five new graduation pathways, two of which are based on state test scores.
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The position is often laid atop regular teaching responsibilities, forcing a difficult balancing act.
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Philly teens are sharing their climate change stories
High schoolers from around the city are talking about hot classrooms, devastating storms, and the convergence of climate change and inequity.
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Central Bucks says the anonymity of the ACLU complaint makes it impossible to “intervene.” ACLU says the district has ignored and disrespected those students.
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After ACLU complaint, Central Bucks still considers banning Pride flags
The Central Bucks school board will make a final vote on the policy banning Pride flags next month, amid student and teacher outcries.
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Listen 1:05Philly students really want after-school activities to be safe spaces, but aren’t sure it’s true
The city’s gun violence “makes being a student even more difficult,” one teenager said.
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‘We cannot lose on this’: Roxborough High School receives security funding
Just under two weeks after a targeted shooting at Roxborough High School’s football scrimmage, lawmakers present a $500,000 grant to update the school’s security.
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The ACLU listed more than a dozen actions district administrators have taken since 2019 that the ACLU says have created a “hostile environment” for LGBTQ students.
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Two new deputy roles will reduce the number of individuals who report directly to the superintendent, freeing him up to spend more time in the community and Harrisburg.
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Upper Darby school efforts praised as feds launch billion-dollar grant program
More than $67 million in federal grants will be made available to help improve safety at schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
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Teachers and students use class time to discuss gun violence after Roxborough shooting
Across Philadelphia, teachers are grappling with how to discuss Tuesday’s shooting at Roxborough High with frustrated and fearful students.
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No ‘overnight’ solutions: How Pa. leaders plan to solve state’s teacher shortage
More than 100 educators, advocates, and policymakers assembled Thursday in Harrisburg to discuss the scope of Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage and possible solutions.
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Listen 6:00Peace Day at Parkway Northwest: Students assemble to send a message on Gun Violence
One section of a grade at a time, the entire student body gave presentations.
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Philadelphia unveils ‘21st Century’ workforce initiative at three high schools
The 21st Century Schools Model will focus on the entertainment, development, and transportation industries.
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A Philadelphia high school first: Black men teaching all freshman core subjects
Principal Keisha Wilkins said the four teachers will help students see ‘a reflection of themselves.’
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