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Abington High School principal returns after investigation into antisemitic social media post
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (386+ words) ABINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Alice Swift resumed her role as principal of Abington Senior High School on Wednesday, March 18, following an independent investigation into allegations of inappropriate social media posts, including one with an antisemitic stereotype, according to a statement from…...
Crossing guard attacked by driver in front of kids, parents in Darby Borough
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (40+ words) Crossing guard attacked by driver in front of kids, parents in Darby Borough'FOX 29 Philadelphia Police are investigating after a school crossing guard was assaulted while helping students leave Walnut Street Elementary on Monday just before 4:00 p.m....
Crossing guard assaulted Monday afternoon in Darby Borough: police
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (131+ words) DARBY, Pa. - Police in Darby Borough are searching for a suspect after they say a crossing guard was assaulted while on the job Monday afternoon. Investigators say the "heinous act" happened just before 4 p.m. at the intersection of South 6th and Walnut…...
Delco sixth-grader gets warm welcome home after health battle
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (341+ words) Sixth-grader James Dosii was taken to the hospital on Christmas morning. What started as sinus pain turned into a brain infection. On Friday, his school had a welcome home celebration after James spent months in the hospital. GLENOLDEN, Pa. - Escorted…...
School District of Philadelphia will make central office, school-based cuts to manage $300M budget deficit
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (178+ words) PHILADELPHIA - The School District of Philadelphia will cut $225M in operating costs next year in an effort to offset a $300M budget deficit by 2030. Spokesperson Monique Braxton said the district will make the necessary adjustments through central office and school-based cuts. The…...
Philly students, families voice concerns over plan to close schools
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (443+ words) PHILADELPHIA - Hundreds of students, parents and community members packed a town hall at the School District of Philadelphia headquarters Thursday to weigh in on the district's proposed $2.8 billion school facilities plan, which includes closing several schools. The plan would repurpose…...
'Act of terrorism': Gunman dead after shooting at Old Dominion University leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (593+ words) Two people were injured and a suspect is dead after a shooting inside Constant Hall at Old Dominion University on Thursday, officials said. The gunfire was reported shortly before 10:49 a.m. University police, Norfolk Police and emergency crews responded, and the two…...
Radnor Township School District considers new rules after AI-generated images of students
1+ week, 1+ day ago (600+ words) The Radnor Township School District is addressing policy changes after a student allegedly created AI-generated inappropriate images of other students, focusing on clarifying the district's role in incidents that occur outside of school but impact the school environment. RADNOR, Pa....
Pennsylvania schools will be required to teach cursive again starting in April
1+ week, 2+ day ago (506+ words) PENNSYLVANIA - Starting next month, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania will be required to reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum. The new law, which was signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro in February, makes it so "instruction in cursive handwriting…...
How Philadelphia schools are working to fill teacher vacancies
1+ week, 5+ day ago (491+ words) Officials from the Philadelphia School District held a panel discussion Friday to address ways to tackle its teacher shortage." PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia school officials and education leaders met at Temple University on Monday to address the ongoing teacher shortage, which they…...