After a seven-year journey to Commonwealth Court and months of testimony, the case against Pennsylvania’s system for funding education could be summed up in one sentence: “Low-wealth districts do not have the resources they need to prepare all children for college, career, and civic success.” | From: WHYY (Read more.)
After an explosive report by environmental advocates suggested widespread lead contamination in the water in Philadelphia public schools, at-large Councilmember Helen Gym is proposing legislation to push the School District of Philadelphia to install filtration systems faster. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Minority schools suffer worst gaps, have least opportunities. | From: Dos Puntos (Read more.)
Norristown, Pottstown prime examples of state’s inequities in case before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. | From: Dos Puntos (Read more.)
Students in under-funded districts don’t get same college readiness resources as wealthier districts. | From: Dos Puntos (Read more.)
A 2016 report from the U.S. Department of Education found improving teacher diversity can help all students. The report said they can be positive role models, breaking down stereotypes and preparing students to live and work in multiracial communities. | From: Dos Puntos (Read more.)
“I was thinking, ‘Are you seriously worried about my bulletin boards when I have so many problems? Can we focus on how to make my classroom manageable?'” one teacher who resigned mid-year said. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
There are reportedly fewer than 10 librarians across the entire district. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Two years into the pandemic, the Office of Innovation and Technology laid out an executive order and plan for how it will continue to address the digital divide in Philadelphia. Its four main goals focus on devices, connectivity, training and the wider ecosystem. | From: Technical.ly (Read more.)
The University of Pennsylvania has received a $125 million donation to start a program to train nurse practitioners for free, the institution announced Monday. It is the largest ever donation to an American nursing program, according to Penn. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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