Research shows that more spending, if properly targeted, improves achievement for traditionally underserved students. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
Nurses can apply at www.PHEAA.org/SLRN. All applications must be submitted by March 1, 2022. | From AL DÍA (Read more.)
Even as city officials vow to reduce omicron-related interruptions to in-person learning, the Philadelphia School District’s rotating roster of virtual classrooms is causing angst and consternation for many families. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Noe Ortega testified Tuesday at the fair funding trial that the state cannot reach its goals for post-secondary enrollment and completion without investing more in K-12 education. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
As a result of this new partnership, a series of vaccination clinics will launch across numerous Philly schools. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
Three Penn Wood High School students have been co-hosting a podcast, “PENNding Funds,” to cover the historic trial the best way they know how — by highlighting their own experiences and the conditions within their school. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Bache-Martin Elementary is located in a well-off neighborhood, but the district considers 90% of its enrollment economically disadvantaged. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
A longtime university president calls on local colleges to steal an idea from Michigan: recruit and educate the nearly 17,000 foster kids in Pennsylvania. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
It may not sound like a lot of money now, but thanks to the magic of compound interest, the Keystone Scholars contribution can seed a child’s future education, which can mean better health too. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Philadelphia school superintendent William Hite spent Tuesday testifying at the school funding trial in Harrisburg, reiterating several times that he believes a lack of resources is the main reason that more Philadelphia students do not achieve academically at high levels. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
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