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Philly teacher testifies at U.S. Senate about solutions to teacher shortage

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About a decade ago, Gemayel Keyes started his career as a bus attendant in the Philadelphia School District and later became a paraprofessional in the classroom. Today, Keyes is a special education teacher at Gilbert Spruance Elementary School in the city’s Northeast section.

More than 30 Pa. schools detected high levels of toxic ‘forever’ chemicals in their drinking water

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For the first time, Pennsylvania schools with on-site wells have been required to test drinking water for PFAS. Some rely on private wells because they are far away from public water.

Philly’s pilot program for year-round school is starting to take shape

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For the school year starting in the fall of 2025, the calendar will be extended beyond the traditional dates for the 20 pilot schools. Keeping schools open all year will cost more money and will require air conditioning in a district where many schools do not have it.

Service cuts are hurting Delaware student wellness centers, especially at high needs schools, advocates say

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State funding for high school wellness health has remained stagnant, and there’s no financial support to expand centers in elementary schools.

From teacher shortages to funding, Philly superintendent discusses district’s current challenges

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One of the challenges schools are facing now is teacher shortages. Watlington says the district and other schools nationwide are having difficulty recruiting and retaining teachers.

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