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Delaware County: Education groups call on Gov. Wolf to vaccinate school staff

April 6, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Teachers and education advocates are increasing calls for Gov. Tom Wolf to prioritize vaccinating school staff throughout the state. A coalition of nine statewide education groups wrote a letter on Feb. 11 addressed to Wolf, Secretary of

Delaware County: District Leaders Chime in on Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Education Funding Increases

March 25, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

In his budget address last Wednesday, Gov. Wolf called for all existing education funding to be put through the fair funding formula, which takes into account factors such as student needs and enrollment. His $1.3 billion proposal includes increases in funding for special education and pre-k programs.

Northeast: How One Catholic School is Educating Students, in Person and Online

March 15, 2021Dylan J. Fritz

Our Lady of Calvary school is providing students with a safe way to learn in person and virtually, while attempting to deliver education to tuition paying families.

COVID-19: Popular Free Library PAWS for Reading Program Makes Shift Online

January 6, 2021Magdalena Mercy Becker

Dogs and pets offer nonjudgmental listeners for young readers, and so the Free Library has found a way to take one of its most popular programs to Zoom.

COVID-19: Students With Special Needs, Teachers, and Families Handle Rocky Transition to Virtual Learning

December 28, 2020Alexandra J Butz

The pandemic has meant an abrupt change in routine for members of the community receiving special education services. Lily Shoch, a student with Niikawa-Kuroki syndrome — a rare disorder characterized by multiple characteristics, including distinctive

COVID-19: Amid Virtual School Year, Student Newspaper Moves Online

December 23, 2020Donovan F Hugel

For the first time in its history, Columbia High School’s The Columbian has been forced to become an online-only publication. Growing pains have been apparent, but the staff is working to improve with every issue.

COVID-19: Students at Pottsgrove High School Reflect on Year So Far

November 17, 2020Zachary Bailey

After starting out the school year virtually, some students are surprised at how well they have adapted.

COVID-19: Teachers at Pottsgrove Middle School Try to Connect With Students During the Virtual School Year

October 28, 2020Zachary Bailey

When the Pottsgrove School District announced in August that the school year would start online, teachers adapted to new technologies and demands on their work/life balance.

Social Issues: Students at Elite Area High Schools Draw Attention to Race on Campus

September 22, 2020Shivani Reddy

Three different Instagram accounts, giving Black and brown students a place to talk about their experiences with race in Philadelphia’s schools, call for a change of the culture on campuses.

Roxborough: How The Schuylkill Nature Center has Adapted to Social Distancing

September 16, 2020Nicolette White

As COVID-19 continues to affect operations, The Schuylkill Nature Center in Roxborough has found ways to offer camps and programming in a safe way.